Whilst that might seem a bit of a personal question it is actually an important one.... have you checked your cowls, caps or cages recently? The ones on your roof we mean!

The region, especially those at the coast, have been a bit battered by unseasonal weather these last few weeks, none of which does those safety additions to our roofs any good. Rain and wind perish things and can make something healthy not fit for purpose very quickly.

Caps and cowls rust, the joints can tire and wind can weaken the support attachments loosening nuts and bolts. As well as being a danger for coming away and falling to the ground, the good they do protecting your chimney and breast is heavily compromised if they are not secure. They can damage the brick work on your chimney, weakening its integrity or even take off tiles if anything falls.

They can be tricky to see from the ground, so if you have a good relationship with your neighbour across the road, why not ask them to check for you. Or call us out for a health check. Just don't risk life and limb on a ladder yourself please!

Our team, who are used to scaling great heights, will do a free assessment and recommend any next steps needed. To replace your roof hardware isn't expensive, but to not do so could be!

Give Jayne a bell in the office on 0191 2524308 if you have any doubts, can see damage or want us to check for you!