Local roofing specialists serving Tarring and the BN13 postcode. Pre-Norman village — oldest settlement in Worthing; flint and stone. Free quotes, no call-out fee.
Tarring stands apart: it is the oldest settlement in Worthing — a pre-Norman village of flint and stone cottages ranging from medieval through to Victorian, much of it inside a designated conservation area. Roofs here are typically clay peg tile and natural slate over aged flint and stone walls. We work across the historic High Street, the cottages around St Andrew's and the older lanes of West Tarring.
At around 2.5km from the coast Tarring sees less direct salt spray than the seafront, but its conservation-area status shapes every repair. Day to day, the stack faults most common here are lime-mortar repointing and heritage-matched flint and slate work, perished pointing and failed lead flashing at the stack. That is the standard we bring to every Tarring roof.
We access the chimney directly — from the roof level, not binoculars from the garden. We check mortar condition on all four faces, lead flashing integrity, flaunching, and pot stability.
Properties built before approximately 1930 require hydraulic lime for repointing. Post-1930 standard hydraulic cement is appropriate. We carry both materials and apply the correct one without needing instruction.
Uncapped stacks in coastal conditions allow year-round water ingress. We fit breathable half-cowl caps that prevent water entry while maintaining airflow and preventing stack deterioration.
Pre-Norman village — oldest settlement in Worthing; flint and stone medieval to Victorian stock; designated conservation area. Named streets and estates we work on regularly include High Street Tarring, St Andrews Road, Rectory Gardens.
West of Worthing town centre; 2.5km from Channel; conservation area obligations override standard repair specification throughout. This combination of exposure conditions shapes the specification we apply on every Tarring job.
The most frequent chimney repairs work we carry out in BN13: All repointing requires hydraulic lime; material changes need conservation officer approval; lead flashings on aged stock frequently failing. We carry materials appropriate for this housing stock on every visit to Tarring.
| Repair | Mortar Type | Cost | Common On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard repoint | Hydraulic cement | £200–£450 | Post-1930 properties |
| Heritage repoint | Hydraulic lime | £280–£550 | Pre-1930, listed |
| Full lead replacement | Code 4 lead | £400–£700 | All eras |
| Flaunching | Waterproof mortar | £150–£300 | All eras |
| Pot + cap | Set in mortar | £180–£400 | All eras |
Prices are guides. Free written quote on every job in Tarring. Call 01903 905 128.
Typical timescales for Tarring 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 Tarring roofs.
"Listed cottage on the High Street, lime mortar repoint and lead flashing. Conservation officer approved."
"Pre-1900 flint property, clay tile replacement. Sourced handmade tiles that matched the original."
"Annual inspection on our historic Tarring property. Very thorough and knowledgeable."
Costs in BN13 follow our standard West Sussex pricing. Chimney repoint (standard) typically costs £200–£500. Free, no-obligation quotes — call 01903 905 128.
Yes. We cover all of BN13 including Tarring and surrounding areas. Call 01903 905 128 to arrange a free inspection and quote.
Yes. West of Worthing town centre; 2.5km from Channel; conservation area obligations override standard repair specification throughout. We specify appropriate coastal-grade materials on all Tarring work as standard.
For emergencies in BN13 we aim for same-day attendance. For non-urgent work we typically attend within 3–5 working days. Call 01903 905 128.
Pre-Norman village — oldest settlement in Worthing; flint and stone medieval to Victorian stock; designated conservation. This housing stock creates specific requirements — All repointing requires hydraulic lime; material changes need conservation officer approval; lead fl.
Yes. Every significant roofing job in BN13 starts with a direct roof inspection and a written, itemised quote. Call 01903 905 128 to arrange.
All workmanship carries our 10-year written guarantee, in addition to manufacturer material guarantees where applicable. Call 01903 905 128.
No call-out fees. No obligation. A free quote from a local Worthing roofer.
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