Chimney Repairs Specialists in Mochdre
Chimney stacks on Mochdre's older stock take a particular beating: Tucked just inland, slightly sheltered, but north slopes still hold winter damp. That exposure works loose the flaunching and lifts flashings faster than on sheltered inland roofs, which is why a stack that was fine five years ago can start letting water in seemingly overnight. We check the whole stack — pots, flaunching, flashing and brickwork — rather than patching one visible fault and missing the next, so the repair lasts rather than becoming an annual visit.
Chimney repointing, lead flashing, pot replacement and stack rebuilds across North Wales. Salt air and coastal exposure are the primary chimney killers on this coastline. We cover Mochdre and surrounding Conwy villages. Free surveys, written quotes, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
About Mochdre Properties
Post-war residential suburb. Predominantly 1950s-80s semi-detached and detached. Concrete interlocking and plain tile roofs. Mochdre Lane, Bromfield Road, Mynydd Road.
Valley position between Colwyn Bay and Mynydd Marian. More shelter from sea than coastal towns but higher valley humidity. South-westerly wind funnelling from Mynydd Marian.
Why Mochdre Specifically Matters for Chimney Repairs
Mochdre's post-war housing has a lower chimney density than the Victorian terrace areas, but the surviving chimneys — mostly on the older 1950s-60s sections of the estate — show consistent mortar erosion from the valley humidity environment. We carry out several Mochdre chimney repoints per year, typically using NHL 2 mortar for the brick stacks of this era.
Our Chimney Repairs Process
Full Stack Inspection from Scaffold
We don't quote chimney repairs from the ground. A full inspection from scaffold level identifies mortar condition, flashing integrity, pot stability and render cracks before we price the work.
Correct Mortar Specification
Period properties require NHL lime mortar — not cement. Cement mortar on soft stone or handmade brick causes accelerated decay. We specify correctly every time.
Lead Flashings to BS Standard
All flashing replacement uses code-grade lead to BS EN 12588. Step flashings, soakers, back gutters and aprons installed to current standards with correct lap and fixings.