Chimney Repairs, Pointing and Leadwork in Harworth
Walk through Harworth and you will see how mixed the housing is. Newer family homes have few chimneys or none at all, while the older terraces still have stacks that have been weathering for generations, and those are the ones that need regular attention.
Chimneys take the worst of the weather, and the stack on an older terrace is exposed on every side. They stand proud of the roof, the mortar erodes and the lead flashing where the stack meets the slope is one of the commonest places for a leak to start.
Where chimney problems begin
Mortar joints go first, and once the pointing is gone, rain gets into the brickwork itself. The crown or flaunching around the pots can crack too, which lets water down into the stack.
Flashings are the other weak point. Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashing that have lifted or split let water in at the roof line, and the stain turns up on a bedroom ceiling nowhere near the real fault.
- Repointing of defective mortar with suitable materials
- Repairs to cracked bricks and loose masonry
- Partial or complete stack rebuilding after structural assessment
- Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashings repaired or replaced
- Pots and cowls replaced to suit any flue or appliance
- Crown and flaunching repairs
Repair or rebuild
A leaning stack or loose brickwork needs a different answer from a bit of tired pointing. Rebuilding may be needed, but only once the stack has been looked at properly. Where a chimney is no longer used, tell us so, as it changes what makes sense, from capping and ventilating the pots to taking the stack down below the roof line. Either way the roof needs to be made weathertight around whatever remains.
If you can see crumbling mortar or a gap at the flashing, send photos by call or WhatsApp to Evans Roofing. Pictures taken from the ground, or a phone zoomed in from an upstairs window, often show enough for us to suggest the next step and quote.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork near Harworth
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Harworth: common questions
How can I tell if my chimney flashing has failed?
Look for damp patches on the chimney breast or ceiling nearby, especially after heavy rain. From outside, lifted or cracked lead and gaps in the sealing at the stack are the usual signs.
Do cowls and pots need to match my flue?
Yes. A replacement has to be compatible with any flue or appliance connected to the chimney, so tell us what is fitted before we choose one.
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