Chimney Repointing, Rebuilding and Lead Flashings in Kimberley
On a compact Kimberley terrace the chimney stack often stands right at the party wall, shared in effect with the neighbours, and rain gets at it from every direction. When the mortar weathers or the flashing lifts, the damp turns up in the chimney breast, the bedroom ceiling or the loft. Because the stack is shared by the roofs either side, a fault in it can affect more than one home.
Evans Roofing Services covers Kimberley from its base in Beckingham and carries out stack repairs and leadwork on older and newer homes alike. Newer houses on cul-de-sacs usually have shorter brick stacks, and these still benefit from checks to the mortar, flaunching and flashing after a few seasons.
Repairs from top to bottom
At the top, the flaunching holds the pots in place and sheds water; when it cracks, rain gets in and frost makes it worse. Lower down, the brickwork can lose mortar or crack, and the lead where the stack meets the roof can lift or split.
Each defect has its own fix, and a proper look at the stack and surrounding roof sets out what is needed before work begins. A stack that leans, sheds brick or shows wide open joints should be looked at promptly, because rebuilding the top section is a measured job when planned and a much bigger one after a collapse.
- Repointing with defective mortar removed where appropriate
- Repairs to cracked or loose bricks
- Partial or full stack rebuilds after assessment
- Replacement pots and cowls suited to any flue or appliance
- Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashing
- Leak investigation around the stack
When a stack is no longer used
Chimneys that no longer serve a fire still need to stay sound. Capping and ventilating where suitable, repointing and keeping the flashing intact all help avoid damp in the chimney breast.
Send a photo of the stack by WhatsApp, or call, and describe where the damp is showing inside the house. A short note of what you can see from the ground is enough for a first conversation.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork near Kimberley
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Kimberley: common questions
Can a Kimberley chimney be repaired without taking it down?
In many cases yes, with repointing, flaunching and flashing repairs. Rebuilding is for stacks that are leaning, badly cracked or crumbling, and a close look shows which applies.
What does lead flashing do on a chimney?
It seals the joint between the stack and the roof covering so rainwater runs onto the tiles rather than behind the brickwork. When it is loose, split or missing, leaks often follow. Sealant smeared over a failing flashing is only a short-term measure, and a proper lead repair lasts longer.
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