Upon inspection, we quickly identified two separate issues:

1. Water ingress through the chimney flashings
2. Dampness down one side of the chimney breast

Further investigation revealed that the lead back gutter on the chimney had been coated with a rubber compound, which had failed. When we removed the chimney cap, we discovered that both flue chambers had been backfilled with rubble and waste.

We stripped back the roofline around the chimney and replaced the leadwork.

To remove the debris, we had to make two access holes in the chimney breast. Once cleared, we installed two vents in the breast to allow for proper airflow, and we fitted a new chimney cap along with two new pots.

Poorly vented chimneys can cause significant issues in all types of properties. Warm air rises from inside the building and cools when it reaches the unventilated space above the roofline, leading to condensation and damp problems.

With over 30 years of experience in chimney construction and surrounding building structures, combined with a fully qualified lead welder on our team, we are confident in our ability to resolve virtually any chimney-related issue.

We also use a drone to inspect around chimneys, allowing us to accurately identify problems before any money is spent on scaffolding.

1. To start, we fitted scaffolding to the three sides of the building, which resulted in seven lifts up, giving a great view of the River Dart.
2. We then supplied and fitted a Dry Ridge Roofing System which included the removal of the old ridge system, including a good clean to the tops of the slate before finally, fitting the new system in place.
3. Next, we replaced all of the slipped and damaged slate which was on the roof.
4. Discovering water ingress on one side of the roof, we quickly and efficiently removed the rotten timbers and stripped the roof back to add new roofing felt and timber before refitting the slates.
5. Finally, we discovered that one of the weather exposed doors had also been letting water in, so, we removed the door, the frame and the side timber cladding. We then renewed the rotten structural timbers and fitted a new lead tray, which was welded onsite by our in-house lead specialist. We then refitted the door along with new timber cladding and then painted the timber.

The problems with this roof were identified with our drone at no extra cost to the property owner, why not give us a call or a message today and discuss with us your roofing project!

Firstly, we removed the asbestos roofing slate, felt and battens.

Then, we upgraded the loft insulation, fitted new roof felt and battens along with man-made slates and new roof lead flashings.

We finished the roof off with a dry ridge roofing system, cleaned the gutters and downpipes and removed waste from the site.

Building control then visited the site, and signed the roof replacement off.

We boarded over the structure with an 18mm OSB, fitted the fibreglass roof edge trims and applied a 600g fibreglass matting with flat roof resin.

Once the fibreglass had cured, we prepared the area and applied a slate grey fibreglass flat roofing topcoat.

Finally, we fitted the flat roof sky pod and then plastered and painted the internal ceiling.

Once the scaffolding was up, we very carefully cleaned the roof, cut the J-Hocks fitted over the sheets and fixed them down.

This was very simple, a fast and cost effective solution saving the cost of asbestos removal.

Preparation for the project was carried out during January 2024, working alongside Devon Building Control.

There were a number of different stages carried out during the project:

1. We carefully removed the existing asbestos sheets. (A certificate was then issued for the removal and disposal.)
2. Fitted new rafters.
3. Felted and battened the roof.
4. Fitted hooks for a new solar system.
5. Chimney work (Lead Flashings).
6. Slated and ridged the roof.
7. Fitted a new fascia, along with gutters and downpipes.
8. Removed all waste from site.

The project was completed within a month, on time and on budget.

Preparation was carried out during December 2023, we arranged architect drawings and after submitting them to Devon Building Control we were good to go.

There were a number of different stages to this project:

1. Carefully remove the existing asbestos sheets. (A certificate was then issued for the removal and disposal)
2. We built and fit a new roof structure inline with the architect drawings.
3. Insulated the loft space.
4. Felted and Battened the roof.
5. Fit hooks for a new solar system.
6. Chimney work (fitted a new cap and re-rendered).
7. Insulated and Fibreglassed a joining flat roof.
8. Slated and ridged the roof.
9. Fitted a new fascia along with gutters and downpipes.
10. Finally, removed all waste from the site.

The project was completed within a month, on time and on budget.

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