Cromer's coastal position makes redundant chimney stacks a real structural risk — salt-laden wind accelerates mortar decay, and a stack that's been out of use for years can become unstable faster than inland properties.
Much of Cromer's housing dates from the late Victorian and Edwardian era, built when the town became a fashionable resort. Large detached villas along Overstrand Road and the flint-faced terraces near the town centre often carry multiple stacks, many now serving no function whatsoever. Crumbling pots, open flaunching, and spalled brickwork are common sights after a hard North Sea winter here.
We take the stack down to below the roofline, properly raft and board across the opening, and finish with tiles that match the existing roof as closely as possible. Working at height on Cromer's steeper-pitched roofs requires the right equipment and experience — we carry full public liability insurance and all work comes with a written guarantee.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
