Chimney Repointing and Leadwork in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Terraced homes in Sutton-in-Ashfield often keep tall chimney breasts that no longer serve a fire but still stand on the roof. Nobody looks at them from year to year, which is exactly why the pointing wears, the flaunching cracks and loose material ends up on the roof below. Frost action on porous mortar and brick takes its toll over many winters.
Evans Roofing covers chimney work in the town and nearby areas such as Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Hucknall and Eastwood, working from its base in Beckingham. The roof around the stack is checked in the same visit so one repair does not undo another.
Pointing, flaunching and the pot
Checking the pointing, the flaunching and the pot itself is the sensible first step, since each is exposed to rain and frost. Defective mortar is removed where appropriate and joints are renewed with suitable materials. Pots that lean or have cracked need replacing so they do not fall, and a loose cowl is a hazard in high winds.
If bricks are cracked or the masonry has shifted, a stack may need partial or complete rebuilding after assessment. Loose bricks should be dealt with rather than left, as they can slide down the roof.
- Repointing worn mortar joints
- Crown and flaunching repairs around pots
- Replacement pots and cowls compatible with the flue
- Lead flashings, aprons and soakers
- Stack repairs and rebuilds
- Leak investigation around the stack
Disused stacks and leaking junctions
A chimney that is no longer used can still be a source of damp inside, because water finds a way in through weak flashings or porous brickwork. Where a stack meets the slope, the lead and the surrounding tiles are looked at together. Photos from the ground can show cracked flaunching or leaning brickwork.
If you are unsure whether the stack needs attention, send photos by call or WhatsApp showing the top of the chimney and the roof slope beside it, and ask about a quote. Many terraces have stacks shared with the neighbouring house, so work should be discussed with whoever owns the adjoining property.
Chimney Repairs and Leadwork: examples
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Chimney Repairs and Leadwork in Sutton-in-Ashfield: common questions
Is it safe to leave an unused chimney alone?
It still needs to keep rain out and stay stable, even if no fire is lit. Neglected pointing and flaunching can let loose material fall, so a periodic check is sensible. A check every so often is cheaper than a rebuild.
Do I need to cap an old chimney?
Whether a pot is capped or fitted with a cowl depends on the flue and whether any appliance is connected. The correct arrangement should be agreed before the work is done. Those details are checked with the flue in mind.
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