Chimney Repointing and Leadwork in Newark-on-Trent
Chimney repointing and flashing are some of the jobs people ask about most in Newark-on-Trent, helped by the number of older brick homes in and around the town. Brick stacks take the full force of wind and rain, and the mortar joints soften with time. When the lead flashing at the base lifts, water can run into the house long before anything looks wrong from outside. Photos taken from the garden, zoomed on the brickwork, give us a good first impression of the condition.
Evans Roofing Services covers the town and nearby villages for chimney repairs and leadwork. Older buildings are worth looking at before anything is repaired, so repairs match the chimney actually standing there.
From repointing to rebuilding
Repointing is the most common job. Defective mortar is raked out where appropriate, and the joints are renewed with suitable materials. If bricks are cracked or the stack leans, further work may be needed, and partial or complete rebuilding follows a structural assessment. If a stack leans or drops brick, keep people clear of the area below until it has been looked at.
- Repointing of brickwork
- Repairs to cracked bricks and weathered masonry
- Crown and flaunching repairs around pots
- New pots and cowls compatible with the flue
- Lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashings
Chasing a damp chimney breast
Damp patches on a chimney breast may come from the flashing, the masonry or the nearby roof covering, so we inspect all three. Smearing sealant over a failed flashing seldom lasts, whereas renewing the lead is a more lasting repair. Roof slates or tiles beside the stack are checked as well, since a slipped one there can let water in.
If you can see loose mortar, brick fragments in the gutter or a gap at the base of the stack, call or WhatsApp with photos and we can talk through the next step.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Newark-on-Trent: common questions
Is repointing always the right fix for a crumbling chimney?
Not always. If the bricks themselves are failing, repointing alone will not hold, and a partial rebuild may be better. Mortar lost from several joints at once is a good reason to have the stack looked at sooner.
Do you work on chimneys with a gas or solid fuel appliance?
We can renew pots and cowls, but they have to be compatible with any flue or appliance. Tell us what the chimney serves so the right product is chosen.
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