Chimney Repairs, Repointing and Leadwork in Gedling
Chimney stacks on 1930s and post-war houses are often tall and plain, built from brick that has taken decades of wind and rain. By now the mortar in many of them has weathered back, the lead at the base has hardened, and the flaunching around the pots has started to crack.
Evans Roofing Services repairs chimneys in Gedling and around nearby Carlton and Arnold, from simple repointing to rebuilding a stack that has become unsafe. Where a stack is no longer used, it may still need maintaining, because a neglected chimney can let water into bedrooms and lofts just as easily as a working one.
Stack, lead and pots
Repointing means raking out the loose mortar and renewing the joints in a suitable mix, which keeps rain from soaking the brick. Leaning, cracked or spalling stacks need an assessment before deciding on a partial or complete rebuild.
Lead flashing at the base of the stack is a common source of leaks on semis, and the fix may be as small as re-dressing a lifted apron or as large as renewing the full run. Cowls and pots are matched to any flue still in use, so the draw of a fire or boiler is not upset by the repair.
- Repointing and brick repairs
- Partial or complete stack rebuilding
- Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashings
- Crown and flaunching repairs
- Replacement pots and cowls compatible with the flue
- Leak tracing around the stack
Shared stacks and leaks inside
Many semis share a stack with the neighbour, so a defect on one side may affect both. It is sensible to mention this early, as access and the choice of repair can be affected.
A damp patch on a chimney breast can come from the flashing, the masonry or tiles nearby. Call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with a photo of the stack and the stain inside, and we will arrange a quote.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork near Gedling
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Gedling: common questions
Can you repair just my half of a shared chimney?
Often the repair can be limited to the part that belongs to your home, but the stack is one structure, so the condition of the whole is considered. It helps to talk to your neighbour before work begins. Once both sides agree, the work can usually be arranged so access is only needed once.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It can be, because a stack that is moving may drop masonry. Keep people clear of the area below and have it looked at promptly.
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