Post-war 1945–1970 residential estate housing with some interwar infill, gentle rising ground at 25–40m. Moderate elevation above coastal plain; wind exposure above seafront level. Free quotes, no call-out fee across BN14.
Roofing Offington means post-war residential estate housing from 1945 to 1970 with some interwar infill, on gently rising ground at 25 to 40 metres. Roofs here are typically concrete interlocking tile now 55 to 80 years old, with nail sickness developing on the older stock. the estate off Offington Lane, the streets near Offington Avenue and the higher ground toward Durrington all show it.
On rising ground above the coastal plain, Offington sits above seafront level but below the escarpment — moderate, steady wind exposure that works ageing ridge mortar loose over time. On this stock, the stack faults most common here are cracked flaunching and loose pots, perished pointing and failed lead flashing at the stack. In Offington, that means post-war estate spec — nail-sickness re-fixing and ridge re-bedding matched to concrete interlocking tile.
We access the chimney directly from roof level. We check all four faces of mortar, lead flashing integrity, flaunching and pot stability.
Pre-1930 properties require hydraulic lime. Post-1930 standard hydraulic cement is appropriate. We carry both and apply the correct one without needing instruction.
Salt air attacks chimney mortar through subflorescence — crystal growth within the mortar matrix. West Sussex chimneys warrant 3-year rather than 5-year inspection cycles.
Typical timescales for Offington properties. Every roof differs — your written quote confirms the schedule for your job.
| Timescale | Stage | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Re-point & re-flaunch | Pointing and flaunching renewal on an accessible stack with tower or scaffold. |
| 1–2 days | Flashing renewal | Stripping and renewing the full lead flashing set around the stack. |
| 2–3 days | Rebuild above roofline | Taking down and rebuilding a spalled stack from the roofline up. |
| Same day | Removal & make-good | Removing a redundant stack and weathering the roof over, on a straightforward roof. |
Pointing, flaunching and leadwork backed in writing against defects.
We use Code 5 lead to flashings and gutters — the right weight for coastal exposure.
Loose pots and unstable stacks made safe — important on exposed Offington roofs.
"Post-war semi on Offington Avenue, concrete to clay re-roof. Nail sickness throughout. Very happy."
"Ridge repointing with flexible mortar. Much better than the original. No failures."
"Emergency after storm displaced ridge tiles. Same-day attendance, repaired that afternoon."
In BN14, chimney repoint (standard) typically costs £200–£500. Call 01903 905 128 for a free written quote.
Yes — all of Offington and the BN14 postcode. Call 01903 905 128 to arrange a free inspection and quote.
Post-war 1945–1970 residential estate housing with some interwar infill, gentle rising ground at 25–40m. Concrete interlocking tile 55–80 years old; nail sickness actively developing on older stock.
Moderate elevation above coastal plain; wind exposure above seafront level but below escarpment. We apply appropriate specification on all Offington work as standard.
Nail sickness on post-war concrete tile; ridge mortar failure; lead chimney flashing corrosion.
For emergencies in BN14 we aim for same-day attendance. Non-urgent work within 3–5 working days. Call 01903 905 128.
All workmanship carries a 10-year written guarantee plus any applicable manufacturer guarantee. Call 01903 905 128.
No call-out fees. No obligation. A free quote from a local Worthing roofer.
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