Chimney Repairs Peterborough

Chimneys stand higher than anything else on your roof, which means they take the full force of wind, rain and frost all year round. Over time, the mortar between the bricks crumbles away, pots crack, flaunching splits and water starts to soak into the stack. Left untreated, a neglected chimney can let damp into your loft and bedrooms, or in the worst cases become unstable. Peterborough Roofing Company repairs, repoints and rebuilds chimneys across Peterborough to keep them sound and secure.

Repointing is one of the most common jobs we carry out on chimneys. We rake out the old, weathered mortar to a suitable depth and replace it with a fresh mix that matches the existing brickwork, whether that’s a traditional lime mortar for older homes or a cement-based mix for more modern properties. Done properly, repointing can add decades to the life of your chimney and dramatically improve its appearance.

Beyond the brickwork, we take care of every part of the stack. That includes renewing cracked flaunching at the top, re-bedding or replacing chimney pots, fitting cowls and bird guards, and checking the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. If you no longer use your fireplace, we can cap the chimney with ventilation to stop rain getting in while preventing condensation inside the flue.

Where a chimney has been badly damaged by weather or has started to lean, a partial or full rebuild may be the safest option. We’ll carefully take the stack down to sound brickwork and rebuild it, reusing original bricks where possible so it fits in with your property. Every job is carried out using proper scaffolding or access equipment, keeping our team and your home safe throughout.