Colden Common is chalk-with-flint plateau village south-east of Winchester with dense post-war and 1960s–70s housing estates. clay-with-flint plateau with woodland edges to the south; properties adjacent to ancient woodland experience accelerated autumn gutter blockage and moss colonisation. redundant stacks on 1960s–70s post-war housing dominate chimney calls; original lime mortar on village core Victorian properties also generates work. Lead flashing failure at chimney stacks is the most common chimney repair call from Colden Common. We replace lead work to the Lead Sheet Association specification using correct-weight lead — 4 code minimum for cover flashings, 5 code for back gutters and valleys. No silicone. No lead tape.
Lead Flashings in Colden Common
Chimney repointing in Colden Common uses the correct mortar specification for the construction era: lime mortar for Victorian and Edwardian stacks, flexible modified cement for post-war properties. Using the wrong mortar on a period chimney causes brickwork spalling as the two materials move at different rates. All repointing specifications are included in the written survey report and quote.
Repointing and Stack Work in Colden Common
Free survey and written quote in Colden Common. No call-out fee. No obligation. Call 01962 809171.
Chimney Repair Costs in Winchester (2025)
| Job Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Lead flashing replacement (full 4-element set) | £400–£800 |
| Chimney repointing | £250–£600 |
| Chimney pot replacement | £180–£360 |
| Stack removal above roofline | £900–£1,800 |
| Emergency chimney repair | No call-out fee |
What Happens When You Book a Chimney Survey
We survey from a ladder at the eaves and from scaffold where the stack height requires it. We inspect all four lead elements (apron, soakers, step flashings, back gutter), the mortar condition on all four faces, pot stability and cap condition. We photograph every defect. The written survey report classifies findings by urgency — immediate repair, monitor within 2 years, or longer-term consideration. Most Winchester chimney surveys take 30-45 minutes. Free survey, no obligation. Call 01962 809171.