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Chimney Repairs in Cranbrook
Cranbrook's timber-framed cottages often carry tall, characterful chimney stacks that need careful, sympathetic repair.
Chimney Repairs in Cranbrook
Many of the older houses around Cranbrook's High Street and the windmill have substantial brick chimney stacks, sometimes original to the building and often listed alongside it. These stacks are usually taller and more exposed than on modern housing, which puts more strain on the pointing and flashing over time.
We're careful to match brick type, bonding pattern and pointing style on listed chimneys, and to keep lead flashing details consistent with the age of the roof it meets.
Cranbrook's conservation area includes numerous listed timber-framed buildings with tall brick chimneys, often built in a distinctive Wealden style with decorative brick detailing near the top of the stack.
Local knowledge
Common chimney repair jobs in Cranbrook
01
Listed chimney stacks
Where a chimney is listed, we match brick and pointing carefully, since like-for-like repair is usually expected.
02
Tall, exposed stacks
The height typical of Wealden chimneys means more wind exposure, so pointing and capping need checking more often than on lower stacks.
03
Flashing against timber framing
Where a chimney passes close to exposed timber framing, flashing needs extra care to avoid water tracking into the timbers.
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Questions from Cranbrook homeowners
Can you work on a listed chimney in Cranbrook?
Yes, we're used to matching brick and pointing on listed chimneys in the conservation area.
Why do Cranbrook's chimneys seem to need more repointing?
Many are taller and more exposed than average, which puts extra strain on the pointing over time.
How do I arrange a chimney inspection?
Send a photo on WhatsApp and we'll come back to you as soon as we can.
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