Chimneys & Leadwork
Chimney Repairs
The chimney is the most exposed part of the house. It's where a great many roof leaks begin.
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About this work
A chimney stack stands proud of the roof taking wind and rain from every direction, and its junction with the roof relies on lead flashings that eventually work loose or split. Add mortar that has weathered back and flaunching that has cracked, and water gets in, often showing up as damp on a chimney breast two floors down.
Most chimneys can be repaired rather than rebuilt: repointed, re-flaunched, new pots fitted and the lead renewed.
Our approach
How we go about it.
01
Inspect the whole stack
Brickwork, joints, flaunching, pots and lead, from the roof, not the ground.
02
Repoint properly
Joints raked out to a good depth and repointed in a mortar that suits the brick, lime on older stacks.
03
Renew the lead
Back gutters, soakers, step and apron flashings replaced in new lead where they've failed.
04
Cap or vent as needed
Unused flues capped and ventilated to stop rain getting in while allowing the stack to breathe.
Free, no-obligation quotation
Not sure how serious it is?
Send a photo or give us a ring. We'll tell you straight, whether it needs work now, watching, or nothing at all.
Real work
Chimney Repairs we've completed.
From the archive
This work has been part of ours for decades.
The original photograph and project sheet for this job survive in the company archive. It's shown as printed, not retouched.
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Materials & techniques
What we use, and why.
- Lime and sand-cement mortars
- Code 4 and 5 lead
- Clay chimney pots and cowls
- Matching reclaimed bricks
- Flaunching mortar
- Vented caps for disused flues
Specific systems and manufacturers listed once confirmed by the company.
Why experience matters
Chimney details are the first thing we check on any leaking roof, because after forty years we know how often that's where the problem is.
Chimney repairs across Tenterden, Biddenden, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst and surrounding villages.
From the trade
Questions we're often asked
Do I need scaffolding for chimney work?
Usually, yes, for safety and to do the job properly. We include it in the quote.
My chimney isn't used, should I remove it?
Not necessarily. A capped and repointed stack is often the simplest option and keeps the character of the house. We'll discuss both.
Can you repair the chimney and the roof around it at the same time?
Yes, and it's usually the most efficient way, as the scaffold is already there.
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Leadwork
Flashings, valleys, soakers and back gutters formed and dressed by hand.
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Water rarely comes in where it shows. We find the real source and fix it.
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Repointing
Chimneys, walls and elevations repointed in mortar that suits the brick.
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Free, no-obligation quotation
Need something looked at?
Whether it's a leaking roof, an ageing flat roof, a damaged chimney, failing leadwork or a brick wall that needs rebuilding, speak directly to an experienced local contractor.
Just straightforward advice from people who know the trade.