Saffron Walden's wealth of medieval, Tudor and Georgian buildings means chimney work here demands care with materials and method, not just speed.
Much of the housing within the town's conservation area uses soft handmade brick and lime mortar — using modern sand-and-cement mixes on these stacks causes further damage rather than fixing it. We understand the importance of matching materials on older Saffron Walden properties, particularly on the streets around the Market Place, Castle Street and the northern terraces near the common. Our chimney rebuilds use appropriate lime-based mortars where the original construction calls for it.
Beyond the historic core, the interwar and post-war streets towards Audley End Road also have ageing stacks that need attention. Cracked pots, loose flaunching and open mortar joints are the most frequent problems we find during free roof surveys across the town. We rebuild the affected section from the roofline up, including new lead flashing and pot replacement as required.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
