Chimney repairs & rebuilds
Chimney repairs deal with the masonry, pots, caps and flashing that protect one of the most exposed parts of your roof.
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Signs worth having checked.
- Damp or staining around the chimney breast
- Loose mortar, cracked render or damaged chimney pots
- Lead flashing lifting away from the brickwork
- Masonry fragments appearing in the gutter or garden
Observe from a safe place. You do not need to access the roof to make an enquiry.
What the work may involve.
- A close inspection of the stack, flashings and surrounding roof
- Repointing or local masonry repairs where the structure is sound
- Repair or renewal of failed lead flashing and soakers
- Replacement pots, caps or cowls where required
- Partial or full rebuilding when the existing stack is no longer safe
The actual work should follow an inspection and an agreed written quotation.
Repointing or a rebuild?
The decision depends on the condition and stability of the stack, not just its appearance. Flashing and masonry faults can overlap, so the roof junction belongs in the inspection too.
Before the inspection
Mention damp around the chimney breast, fallen mortar or visibly damaged pots. Keep clear of any falling material.
What affects the price?
Access equipment, the extent of the fault, compatible materials and any underlying damage. Request a clear scope with exclusions, rather than relying on a price for an unseen roof.
What a clear quotation covers →Start with what you have noticed.
A leak, a loose slate or a roof ready for renewal. You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself.