Repointing • Flashing • Rebuilds
Need chimney repairs in Redditch? We repoint, re-flash, re-flaunch, cap and rebuild chimneys across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley and Alvechurch - stopping leaks at the source and putting worn, exposed chimneys right.
Being one of the most exposed parts of any roof, the chimney is often the first place water starts getting in. We work out the real cause, fix it properly, and give you one honest price for the job - no scare tactics, no upselling.
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The chimney sits among the most exposed parts of any roof, and it's one of the most common spots for leaks to begin. Cracked flaunching, failed flashing or worn-out mortar joints let water run down into the roof and the rooms beneath - often surfacing as a stain nowhere near the chimney itself.
As local roofers in Redditch, we tackle chimney problems at source rather than papering over them. A quick smear of sealant might mask a leak for a few weeks, but if the flashing has failed or the pointing has gone, the water soon works its way back in. We identify what's actually failed and fix that, so the repair holds.
Standing high and exposed to the weather all year, chimneys on older Redditch and Bromsgrove homes weather faster than most. We repoint eroded brickwork, renew failed lead flashing, repair cracked flaunching and rebuild stacks where the brickwork is beyond saving - then seal it all properly so it holds up through the next winter. You get one clear, itemised price, with no scare tactics and nothing tacked on that the chimney doesn't need.
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Why choose us
Chimney leaks are deceptive. We work out whether it's the flashing, the flaunching or the pointing rather than guessing at it.
Fresh mortar and properly dressed lead flashing - the bits that genuinely keep water out - done to last.
Wind and years of weather take their toll on exposed chimneys round here. We repair and seal them to stand up to it.
We cover the full range of chimney repair work for homes across Redditch and the surrounding area:
Got a damp patch on a ceiling near a chimney breast? The chimney is a likely culprit. We'll inspect it and tell you exactly what's needed.
Frequently asked questions
Damp patches on ceilings or walls near a chimney breast are a classic sign, though chimney leaks can travel and appear further off too. The usual causes are failed flashing, cracked flaunching and worn pointing. We'll inspect it and pinpoint exactly where the water's getting in.
Repointing means raking out the old, crumbling mortar between the bricks and packing in fresh mortar. If the joints on your chimney look worn, sandy or gappy - common on older, exposed chimneys - it probably needs repointing to stay weathertight.
Flashing is the lead detailing that seals where the chimney meets the roof. It gives out when the lead splits, lifts, or the pointing holding it works loose after years of weather. It's one of the most common causes of chimney leaks.
Yes - if a chimney is no longer in use we can cap it off, keeping it ventilated to stop damp, or fit a cowl to keep rain and birds out while still letting it breathe.
It depends entirely on the work involved - repointing, re-flashing, re-flaunching and rebuilds are very different jobs, and access affects the price as well. We give you an itemised quote once we've inspected the chimney, with nothing padded on.
We cover Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Alvechurch, Worcester and the surrounding Worcestershire area.
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Where we work
We handle chimney repairs right across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Alvechurch and Worcester. If you think your chimney's letting water in, call for a free, no-obligation inspection and quote.
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