Why chimneys leak
Chimneys are exposed on every face. Failing flaunching, open mortar joints or tired flashing let water into the stack, and it shows up as damp on the breast inside.
Chimney Repairs
Chimneys restored to strength and character
Your chimney is a distinctive feature of your home. Our craftsmen repair cracks, failing mortar, damaged brickwork and leaking flashings, and keep you informed throughout.
Signs to look for
You may need this if…
Any one of these is worth a look. Several together usually means the roof is telling you something.
- Damp on a chimney breast upstairs
- Cracked or missing mortar
- Loose or damaged bricks
- Cracked flaunching around the pots
- Lifted or failed flashing
What the work includes
- Detailed chimney inspection
- Masonry repairs to cracks and damaged bricks
- Repointing and refinishing
- Flashing and seal repairs
- Leak detection and repair
- Partial or full rebuilds and pot re-bedding
Suitable for
- Victorian and Edwardian homes
- Terraced and semi-detached houses
- Properties with unused chimneys
Materials & systems
- Matched bricks
- Suitable mortars
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flashing materials
Honest guidance
What you should know
Preventive work
Beyond repairs, we recommend preventive measures that stop small chimney problems becoming big ones.
How it runs
The typical process
- 01
Inspect
Brickwork, mortar, pots and flashings.
- 02
Explain
What we found, the recommended repair and the timeline.
- 03
Repair
Safe scaffold access, masonry, then weathering.
- 04
Check
Finished stack checked from roof level.
Questions
Chimney repairs FAQs
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