Chimney Repairs in Netherfield: Stacks, Pointing and Flashings
Terraced houses commonly share chimney stacks, with a row of pots standing along the party wall at the ridge. Those stacks have been rained on for a very long time, and in Netherfield many have mortar that has turned powdery and flashings that no longer sit tightly against the brick.
We repair and re-point chimney stacks in Netherfield and the surrounding area, and we replace flashings so the stack and the roof work together. Some terrace stacks carry six or more pots and are tall enough to catch every gust, which makes the top courses and the crown the first areas to deteriorate.
Repointing and rebuilding stacks
Re-pointing involves cutting out the weakened mortar and filling the joints with a mix that suits the brick. If bricks are cracked, or the stack has started to lean, it may need partial or full rebuilding after it has been looked at closely.
Stacks shared between two houses are one structure, so repairs are planned with both properties in mind. Pots and cowls can be replaced to suit any appliance still connected to the flue, and unused flues can be capped with ventilation in mind.
- Re-pointing and masonry repairs
- Partial or full stack rebuilds
- Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashings
- Crown and flaunching repairs
- Replacement pots and cowls
- Damp tracing around chimney breasts
Lead flashing and damp inside
Stepped lead flashing is a common leak point on terrace stacks, because it runs along the roof slope and meets the brick at several levels. If it has lifted or split, water gets behind it and into the house. Scaffolding or a safe working platform is usually needed for stack work, and we discuss access with you before any date is fixed.
Call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with a photo of the stack and any damp marks on the chimney breast, and we can quote for the repair. Photos from the garden are usually enough to start the discussion.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Netherfield: common questions
My neighbour shares the stack. Who arranges the repair?
Owners of a shared stack usually need to agree on work to it, so it helps to speak early. We can describe what needs doing, and you can use that when you talk to them. Photos taken from the rear garden usually show the condition of the stack well enough to start the conversation.
Can a damp chimney breast be fixed from the roof?
Often the cause is on the roof, such as a failed flashing or crown, so yes. It can also come from internal causes, which is why the stack and nearby roof are both checked.
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