Chimney Repairs and Leadwork for Ruddington Homes
Cottage chimneys carry much of the character of a village street, and they also take the worst of the weather. The brick and mortar on an old stack soften with age, the lead around its base wears thin, and a leaking chimney can show itself as damp on a bedroom wall long before the problem is visible from the garden.
Evans Roofing Services in Beckingham carries out chimney repairs and leadwork in Ruddington and the neighbouring villages. Newer houses with a single brick stack get the same treatment: find the fault first, then repair only what needs it.
Repair with the building in mind
On older stacks, repointing needs mortar that suits the brick rather than one that is harder than the masonry around it, and any rebuild should respect the look of the original. Partial or complete rebuilding may follow a structural assessment if bricks are loose or the stack leans. Pointing in the wrong material can trap moisture in the brick, so the mortar is chosen to suit what is already there.
We also look at the roof around the stack, since failed slates or tiles next to it can cause leaks that get blamed on the chimney.
- Repointing joints with suitable materials
- Repairs to cracked bricks and weathered masonry
- Partial or full stack rebuilding
- Replacement of lead aprons, soakers and stepped flashings
- Pots and cowls compatible with the flue
- Crown and flaunching repairs
Leadwork that lasts
Lead aprons and stepped flashing are the usual line of defence where a stack meets the roof, and they should be repaired or replaced properly rather than sealed over. Lead dressed neatly into the mortar joints looks better, and it keeps the water out for longer.
Call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with a photo of the stack and any internal damp, and we will explain what looks necessary before quoting. We can also look at the roof slope around the stack in the same visit.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Ruddington: common questions
How can I tell if my chimney needs attention?
Look for crumbling mortar, loose or cracked bricks, vegetation on the stack, a visible lean or gaps along the flashing. Damp patches on the chimney breast inside are another prompt to have it looked at. None of these is an emergency by itself, but a leaning stack is worth reporting promptly.
Can an old chimney in Ruddington be repaired rather than rebuilt?
Frequently it can, if the brickwork is mostly sound and the problem is mortar or flashing. A rebuild is recommended when the structure itself has failed, and we explain the reasons when that is the case.
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