Chimney Repairs in Keyworth: Pointing, Flashings and Pots
A chimney stack stands in the full weather above the roofline, which is why mortar joints crumble and flashings lift over time. Many houses and bungalows in Keyworth still have their stacks, even where the fireplaces below have not been used for a long while. An unused chimney still needs to keep water out.
We repair chimneys across Keyworth and the villages around it. The work covers the stack itself, the lead where it meets the roof, and the pot and crown at the top. On detached houses the stack often stands clear of the ridge, so it catches wind and rain from every side, which speeds up the wear on the top courses and the crown.
What we look at on a chimney stack
Mortar that has gone soft or sandy lets rain into the brickwork. Repointing involves taking out the loose material and renewing the joints with a suitable mortar. If bricks are cracked or the stack leans, a partial or full rebuild may be needed after it has been assessed.
Water that appears on a chimney breast inside is often blamed on the stack, yet the cause can be the flashing or nearby tiles. Bungalow stacks are usually easier to reach than those on taller houses, but they are no less exposed, so the same checks apply to both.
- Repointing and repairs to cracked or loose brickwork
- Partial or full chimney rebuilds where needed
- Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashing repaired or replaced
- Crown and flaunching repairs around pots
- Replacement pots and cowls compatible with any flue
Flashings and leak tracing
Lead flashing seals the junction between stack and roof, and it can split, lift or be pulled by movement. Tracing a chimney leak means checking the flashing, the masonry and the roof covering beside it.
Send us a photo of the stack, ideally taken from the garden, and call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing to talk it through and get a quote. A quick description of where the damp appears also helps.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
Illustrative images of the systems and repairs involved. See the full gallery.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork near Keyworth
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Keyworth: common questions
Do I need to worry about a chimney I never use?
A disused stack can still let water into the house if the pointing, flashing or crown has failed. If it is no longer needed, the options for capping or removal should be discussed, and building regulations may apply. Chimney work and roof work often go together, since the flashing and the nearby tiles are part of the same weatherproof line.
Can a chimney be repaired without scaffolding?
Small jobs sometimes can, but most stack work needs safe, stable access. The access needed is decided once the stack has been looked at.
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