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Roof repair in Hersham, Surrey

Chimney repairs and repointing in Woking

Chimney repairs and repointing in Woking that stop the damp at the source. Tap for a free quote and Shane checks the stack, the flaunching and the lead.

Fix my chimney 07858 459 392Free quote, no obligation. Shane comes out, finds the cause and talks you through the options.

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5.021 Google reviewsCheckatrade: McDermott Home Improvements, 9.68 from 41 reviews9.68/1041 reviewsBark: McDermott Home Improvements, 5 from 11 reviews5/511 reviews
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Signs to look for

Signs your chimney needs work

Mortar falling from the joints

Pointing washes out over the years and the bricks start to take in water.

Damp patches on the chimney breast

Inside the loft or on the bedroom wall, often worse after driving rain.

Cracked flaunching or loose pots

The mortar cap round the pots cracks, and a loose pot is a danger in a gale.

Roof repair in Hersham, SurreyHersham
How Shane does it

Repointing done properly

Shane rakes the old mortar out to a proper depth, repoints with a matched mortar and tools the joints so they shed water. Cracked render is cut back and repaired, flaunching is renewed and pots are reset or capped.

In Hersham the chimney was pointed alongside a refelt and batten, all done in three days.

  • Joints raked out
  • Repointed and tooled to shed water
  • Render repaired and repainted
  • Flaunching renewed, pots reset
Our work

Chimney stacks before and after

Brick chimney stack with new lead flashings dressed down onto the tiles
Chimney with a cracked mortar fillet, worn flashing and moss on the brickwork
Chimney brickwork with old cables and failed flashing tape at the base
Brick chimney stack with a new lead back gutter and side flashings
Lead flashing where a pitched roof meets a brick chimney stack
Reviews

Reviews from chimney jobs

CCheckatrade customerFebruary 2025 · Ash (GU12)Checkatrade review

Render repair and repaint chimney

I recently had my chimney repaired by McDermott Home Improvements, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and highly skilled. They assessed the damage thoroughly, explained the necessary repairs in detail, and provided a fair and transparent quote. I would highly recommend McDermott Home Improvements to anyone needing chimney repairs or general building work. A top-notch service from a trustworthy and skilled team!

Roofing Repairs · £250 to £350 (as reported)
CCheckatrade customerJanuary 2025 · Guildford (GU1)Checkatrade review

Roof underfelt install and tile replacement

Shane and the team were transparent from start to finish, providing professional recommendations based on experience and as much information up-front as they could. They kept a tidy job site throughout, very respectful of my property and even lent a hand with some DIY that I'd gotten stuck with. All their work was finished to a great standard and they've kept in contact to make sure no issues arose after completion. An easy recommendation for roof work or any other external work/renovations.

Roof Replacement
AAmy PFebruary 2026 · Woking (GU21)Checkatrade review

Roof and Porch Repairs

Shane and his team were absolutely brilliant. My mum needed roof repairs before moving into her new home. Shane ensured he came out asap to assess the works required. He provided an honest and good value quote. His communications throughout were excellent and always puts the customer first. He took videos and pictures to share progress and the need for works. He was very accommodating to a last minute change. Seriously one of the best traders I've come across. Thanks so much again to a very happy customer

Roofing Repairs · £4,400 to £5,400 (as reported)
Cost

What a chimney repair costs

An Ash customer reported £250 to £350 on Checkatrade for a chimney render repair and repaint. A full repoint, new flaunching or new lead costs more.

What sets the price

  • Size and height of the stack
  • Repoint, render or both
  • Flaunching and pots
  • Lead at the base
  • Access and scaffold
Straight answers

Chimney repointing questions

How often does a chimney need repointing?

Good pointing lasts decades, but exposed stacks wear first. If you can see recessed or crumbling joints from the ground, it is due.

Can you remove a chimney stack?

Ask Shane when he visits. Taking a stack down affects the roof and the breast below, and he tells you what is involved for your house.

Do you fit chimney cowls?

Chimney cowlings are on Shane's list of services on MyJobQuote. He fits caps and cowls when he resets pots.

Leak, slipped tiles or a roof you are worried about?

Tell Shane what is going on. He comes out, finds the real cause and gives you a fixed written quote.

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