Chimney Repairs and Lead Flashings in Bingham
Chimney stacks take the worst of the weather, standing up above the ridge with every face exposed. On the older cottages in Bingham centre, brickwork, mortar and lead have often been up there a very long time and are due some attention, especially if the stack has never been touched.
We carry out chimney and leadwork repairs in Bingham and around, including Radcliffe-on-Trent, Cotgrave and Keyworth. Many of the leaks blamed on the roof turn out to start at the chimney, where brick, lead and tile all meet. A damp patch that returns after every wet spell is a typical sign, and it is worth having the stack looked at before the plaster inside is affected further.
What usually needs doing
Crumbling mortar is the most common complaint. Defective joints are raked out where appropriate and repointed in suitable material, which keeps water out of the brick. Cracked or loose masonry may need local repair, and a stack that has moved or is badly weathered may need partial or complete rebuilding after assessment.
At the roof line, lead flashings, aprons and soakers do the sealing. Where they have lifted or split, water finds its way into the roof space and shows up as a patch on the chimney breast.
- Repointing of defective mortar
- Stack repairs for cracked or loose brickwork
- Partial or full chimney rebuilds
- Lead flashing repairs and replacement
- Chimney pots and cowls, compatible with any flue or appliance
- Crown and flaunching repairs around the pots
Look before you repair
Period buildings reward an inspection before work starts, so the repair suits the stack and roof that are actually there. Slate, lead and brick often meet at the chimney, and each has its own needs. Newer brick stacks on the estate houses are usually simpler, but their flashings and flaunching still wear.
If you have noticed damp on a chimney breast or loose pieces in the garden, call or WhatsApp us a photo and we will arrange a quote.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork near Bingham
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Bingham: common questions
How can I tell if my chimney needs work?
Look for crumbling or missing mortar, flaking brick, a visible lean, or stains on the chimney breast inside. Binoculars from the ground often show more than you would expect, and a photo gives us a good starting point.
Do you fit cowls and pots as well as repairing the stack?
Yes. We fit replacement pots and cowls, but they need to be compatible with any flue or appliance, so tell us what the chimney is used for. We also renew the flaunching around pots that have started to crack.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork quote in Bingham
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Tell us what is happening with your roof and we will come back to you.