Chimneys · Hinckley & nearby
Chimney repairs in Hinckley and nearby towns
- Free quote, no obligation
- Price agreed before any work
- Hinckley & nearby towns
Need chimney repairs in Hinckley or nearby? Chimney stacks let water in at the top and at the base. We redo lead flashing, re-point the stack, renew cracked flaunching round the pots and fit cowls, and show you the problem before we start.
“Great job replaced chimney cowl, replacing gutter down pipe S bend and pointing ridge tiles, removed plant from chimney pot. Did extra work without charge.”
Chimney repairs, in short
Call or text a photo of the stack if you can. We check it, show you photos or video of the problem and agree the price before any work. The quote is free, with no obligation.
Reviews
What customers say about our roofing work
What our customers say about the work we did for them.
Work was done quickly and to a very high standard
A very professional job carried out, good communication with what work was to be carried out. Photos of the problem area and advice given. An excellent local business that can be relied upon.
Great trade’s men very happy with the work nice lads and left no mess
Read more of our reviews on Checkatrade and MyBuilder
Recent work
Recent chimney and flashing work
Lead flashing and stacks finished as part of repairs and re-roofs. See more of our roofing work
What to look for
Signs your chimney needs work
- Damp on the chimney breastInside, in a bedroom or the loft, after rain.
- Cracked flaunching round the potsThe mortar cap at the top of the stack has split.
- Open or crumbling pointingMortar between the bricks washed out by weather.
- Lifted lead at the baseFlashing where the stack meets the tiles has come away.
- Birds or debris down the flueAn unused flue with no cowl or cap.
- A leaning or loose potNeeds re-bedding or taking down.
What our chimney repairs in Hinckley cover
- Lead flashing
- Re-pointing
- Flaunching renewed
- Pots re-bedded and sealed
- Cowls and caps fitted
- Felt trays round the stack
- Leaks round the stack traced
Most chimney leaks start at the flashing
Most chimney leaks start where the stack meets the roof. Lead flashing is dressed into the brickwork and over the tiles; when it lifts or the mortar holding it cracks, water runs down the stack and into the house. Where the felt at the roof edges has gone too, felt trays can be fitted while we’re up there.
The top of the stack: flaunching, pots and cowls
At the top, a sloped mortar cap called flaunching holds the pots and throws water off. When it cracks, rain gets into the stack. We renew the flaunching, re-bed or seal pots, and fit cowls and caps. Our reviews include a chimney cowl replaced in Atherstone.
Chimneys and the rest of the roof
A leak near a chimney isn’t always the chimney: valleys, tiles and flat roofs nearby can be the cause. That’s why we check the roof round it. See roof leak repair and roof repairs.
Questions
Chimney repair questions
How much do chimney repairs cost?
It depends on what’s needed and how the stack is reached (often scaffold or a tower). You get the price before any work. The quote is free.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Often lifted flashing, cracked flaunching or open pointing on the stack. Sometimes it’s condensation in an unused flue. We check it from the roof.
Can you take a chimney down?
Ask us about your stack. Removing a chimney can affect the structure and may need building control, so it’s checked before anything is agreed.
Do you fit chimney cowls?
Yes, our reviews include chimney cowls replaced.
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