Chimney repairs & repointing
Chimney Repairs & Repointing
Chimney Repairs & Repointing in Lincs, Cambs & Norfolk
Chimneys take the full force of the weather and get the least attention. We repoint stacks, renew flaunching, fit cowls and replace the lead flashing that seals them to the roof — with photos so you can see the state of it up close.
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- Free roof survey & written quote
- Photos at every stage
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- Same daycall-outs, Saturdays too
- Writtenquote before any work
- Photosat every stage
- 24/7storm & emergency
The problem
The part of the roof nobody looks at
From the ground, most chimneys look fine. Up close it's often a different story: mortar joints washed out, the flaunching around the pots cracked, and old lead flashing split or pulled away from the brickwork. Water gets into the stack and runs down into the loft or chimney breast.
In exposed spots across the Fens, wind and frost speed all of this up. A neglected stack can eventually become unstable, which is a safety risk for anyone below.
Signs to look out for
- 01Damp patches on a chimney breast or nearby ceiling
- 02Crumbling or missing mortar between bricks
- 03Cracked flaunching around the chimney pots
- 04Lead flashing lifting, split or missing
- 05Bits of brick or mortar in the gutter
- 06A stack that looks like it's leaning
How we fix it
Chimney work done properly
We get safe access to the stack and check it from top to bottom — pots, flaunching, brickwork, and the flashing where it meets the tiles. You'll get photos so you can see what we found.
Repointing means raking out the failed mortar and refilling it properly. Flaunching is rebuilt to shed water off the top of the stack. Where flashing has failed, we fit new code lead, chased into the brickwork and dressed over the tiles, which is the proper long-term fix rather than a smear of sealant.
Where a chimney is no longer used, we can fit cowls or caps to keep rain and birds out while keeping it ventilated.
What we use
- Mortar for repointing
- Mixed to suit the brickwork, raked in and finished to shed water.
- Flaunching
- Rebuilt around the pots to protect the top of the stack.
- Code lead flashing
- Step flashing, back gutters and aprons chased into the brickwork.
- Cowls & caps
- Keep rain and birds out of unused flues while allowing ventilation.
Good to know
Chimneys and re-roofs go together
If you're having a new roof, it's the ideal time to deal with the chimney. The scaffold is already up, and new tiles deserve new lead around the stack rather than old flashing that will fail first. We regularly repoint and re-lead chimneys as part of a re-roof.
If your chimney is no longer used, it's still worth looking after. An unused stack still catches the weather, and capping it properly keeps rain and birds out while letting air move through the flue.
Some homeowners ask about removing a stack altogether. That's a bigger job with structural considerations inside the house, so we'll talk it through and tell you honestly whether it makes sense.
Not sure what state yours is in? Take a photo from the garden or street and send it to us on WhatsApp. We can often tell a lot from a picture and let you know whether it's worth a closer look.
Chimney work is done at height on the most exposed part of the house, so safe access comes first. We organise scaffold where it's needed and keep the area below clear, and you get photos of the top of the stack — a view most homeowners have never seen.
What's included
What you get from us
- Safe access to the stack
- Photos of the chimney before work starts
- Repointing and flaunching as needed
- New lead flashing where the old has failed
- Cowls or caps fitted if required
- After photos and a tidy site
Free, no-obligation quote
Know where you stand before we start
Chimneys vary in height, access and condition. We'll inspect yours and give you a free, no-obligation quote — we'll price it properly after a look.
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In our customers' words
“They responded quickly to my enquiry, were honest & transparent about what needed to be done (a new roof, guttering & pointing) & the job was completed within 2 weeks of my enquiry. Extremely professional & dedicated team who take pride in their work.”
“They came round, identified the problems, showed me and my husband pictures of the damage… provided after pictures, was clean and tidy throughout.”
“…very friendly and helpful, turned up when they said they would.”
How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
- STEP 01
Call, WhatsApp or send the form
Tell us what's going on. Photos help — but please take them from the ground.
- STEP 02
Free inspection & quote
We come out, get up there and show you photos of what we found. Free, no-obligation quote — we'll price it properly after a look.
- STEP 03
Work done tidily
Scaffold and skip organised for you, photo updates as we go, and the site left clean every day.
- STEP 04
Tidy finish
Waste removed and the site left tidy, with photos of the finished job.
Free roof survey & written quote
Why homeowners trust us
Why homeowners trust us
Real people answer the phone
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Free, no-pressure survey
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Clear written quote before any work
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Photo updates during the job
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Same/next-day emergency response, Saturdays included
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Scaffold, skip and waste all organised for you
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FAQs
Chimney repairs: your questions
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually water is getting into the stack through failed pointing, cracked flaunching or split flashing. We'll check each and show you photos.
Do you need scaffolding for chimney work?
Often, yes, for safe access. We organise it for you.
What's the difference between repointing and flaunching?
Repointing is renewing the mortar between the bricks. Flaunching is the sloped mortar around the pots on top of the stack that sheds rain.
Can you fit new lead around my chimney?
Yes. We fit new code lead flashings chased into the brickwork and dressed over the tiles.
Can you cap an unused chimney?
Yes. We can fit caps or cowls to keep out rain and birds while still allowing air to flow.
Do you repair chimneys during a re-roof?
Yes, and it's a good time to do it while the scaffold is up. We regularly renew chimney lead as part of a re-roof.
How do I know if my chimney needs repointing?
Look for gaps between the bricks where mortar has washed out, crumbling joints or plants growing from the stack. If you can't see clearly from the ground, send us a photo and we'll take a look.
Related services
- Leadwork & flashingLead valleys, abutments, soakers and Velux/skylight flashing done to last.
- Roof repairsSlipped tiles, leaks and storm damage found, explained with photos and fixed properly.
- Leak detectionWe trace the leak to its source before anything gets replaced, so you only pay for the fix.
- New roofsFull strip and re-roof with breathable membrane, new battens, dry ridge and dry verge.
We cover
Chimney repairs near you
- Wisbech
- March
- Chatteris
- Whittlesey
- Peterborough
- Ely
- King's Lynn
- Downham Market
- Spalding
- Holbeach
- Long Sutton
- Boston
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