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Service 02 — Chimney work

Lead work.Repointing.Removal.

Keeping chimney stacks watertight, sound and safe — or taking them down properly when they're no longer needed.

01 Three chimney services

Lead flashing & lining

Lead flashing & lining

Lead flashing is crucial for preventing water seepage and leaks where the stack meets the roof. We repair or replace flashings and lining, dressed tight to the brickwork and tiles.

  • Step and apron flashings
  • Back gutters behind the stack
  • Chased and pointed into joints
  • Dressed to shed water, not hold it
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02 Know the signs

Where chimneys let water in.

Damp patches on a chimney breast, stained ceilings near the stack or crumbling mortar are all worth a look. Tap the points to see the usual culprits.

Brick chimney stack with new lead flashing on a clay-tiled roof

03 · Where leaks start

Lead flashing

Where the stack meets the roof — the most common source of chimney leaks.

FAQ

Chimney questions.

Often, but not always: pointing, flaunching or an uncapped stack can all let water in. We find the cause before quoting the fix.
If the stack is in poor condition and not needed, removal can save future maintenance. We will talk you through the options at survey.
Most chimney work needs safe access. We include what is required in your written quote.

Free, no-obligation

Chimney leaking or crumbling?

Tell us about the job in two minutes. Photos welcome. We'll arrange a visit — never an online guess.

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Let's make your chimney watertight.

Free, no-obligation quotes. Tell us about the job in a couple of minutes — or just call.