Chimneys take the full force of the weather and are easy to forget about. Small problems such as loose mortar or a cracked flaunching can let water in, causing damp inside the house and, over time, a stack that becomes unsafe.
Signs your chimney needs attention
- Missing, crumbling or cracked mortar joints
- A stack that leans or has visible cracks
- Damaged or loose chimney pots
- Cracked flaunching (the mortar around the pots)
- Damp patches on chimney breasts or ceilings near the stack
- Bits of brick or mortar in the gutter or on the ground
Chimney work we carry out
- Repointing in a mortar that suits the age of the stack
- Partial or full rebuilds of unsafe or badly damaged stacks, reusing original bricks where possible
- New flaunching and resetting or replacing chimney pots
- Cowls and caps for chimneys no longer in use
- Brick replacement and tinting so repairs match the rest of the stack
We work alongside roofers where flashing or lead work needs attention.
Safe access
Chimney work is carried out from properly erected scaffolding. Your quote will set out the access needed and what it costs.
Shared chimneys
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share a chimney stack with the neighbour. Work on a shared stack may come under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, so it is worth talking to your neighbour early. We can explain what is usually involved.