Chimney repointing, flashing, removal, capping, cowls and more
Most chimneys in the UK date back to a time when fireplaces were in common use. While they're a beautiful feature of any property, it's crucial that homeowners take the time to restore, repoint, and repair these old chimneys – or even their newer counterparts. The Fascia Company is an expert in all things roof-related, including restoring chimneys to their former glory or removing them to safeguard your property.
Why repoint a chimney?
Chimneys, like the rest of your roof, are continually exposed to the elements. Year after year of wind, rain, and freeze-thaw cycles, damage the mortar holding the chimney together. If a chimney isn't routinely repointed, it can become damaged, leading to structural problems or, worse, a water leak.
It's hard to know if your chimney requires any ongoing maintenance. Even if your chimney isn't in regular use, it may require repointing, flaunching or capping to help protect the rest of the roof. We provide a free, no-obligation inspection service, identifying any potential damage and evaluating the quality of the mortar. You'll receive a full written estimate detailing our recommendations including full removal or cowls. Ready to learn more? We're more than happy to answer any of your questions. Call our team to request your free inspection.
How it works
Step 1.
Contact our team
Start your chimney or leadwork project by booking your home visit using Calendly or call our team.
Step 2.
Home visit & survey
We’ll arrange to visit your home and complete a free drone inspection. We’ll then offer tailored recommendations for your project, offering as many options as possible.
Step 3.
Confirming your project
Once you’ve confirmed you’d like to proceed, we will offer you some dates and we’ll introduce you to your site manager. They will run through your project, answer any additional questions, organise any samples and finalise any material options with you.
Step 4.
Start date
With the green light from you, the materials will be delivered and a team will arrive on the agreed date. Your site manager will update you a week before your project starts and our team will arrive on time.
Step 5.
Finishing the job
Once complete, the site manager will ensure you’re happy with our work. When the invoice has been paid you’ll get a full receipt and guarantee.
Chimney repair
Repointing is just one aspect of chimney repair and maintenance. Several other issues can arise, including damage to the chimney cap (which sits at the top of the chimney), the flue (inner lining of the chimney), the crown, or even the brickwork itself. Our chimney repair services cover everything from replacing damaged bricks to repairing any cracks or deterioration.
We also replace lead flashing on a chimney, in fact it’s the most common thing we fix on chimneys. Our expert lead work team removes the lead, install new or re use the old lead (if we can). Then they apply a lead seal to adhere to current regulations.
We also offer chimney leak repairs. If the chimney gap is broken or there are gaps in the brickwork, water can seep in, leaking down into your living space. Worse, it can affect the flue lining and other aspects of your property's structure. That's why we always start with a comprehensive inspection to assess the scale of the damage.
We can also fully remove a chimney or cap it if that’s what is needed. Adding a cowl to your chimney can also protect it from the elements and wildlife.
To remove the chimney we discard the bricks, strip the area of the roof, then we lay felt and battens. Finally we tile over the roof to make it fully watertight as if the chimney was never there!
The Fascia Company is ready to inspect, evaluate, and restore your chimney. With more than 25 years of experience, you won't find a more affordable, reliable, or knowledgeable team of chimney specialists.
What Our Clients Say
Your Questions Answered
What is chimney repointing? Chimney repointing is a standard maintenance task for all brick and stone chimneys. It involves removing the old mortar without damaging the existing bricks, cleaning the joints, and applying a new mortar. Regularly repointing a chimney can extend its lifespan and prevent any water leaks. If necessary, we may advise you to replace any old or damaged bricks as part of the repointing process. Once completed, the mortar is cured to prevent any cracks from forming. Depending on the condition of your chimney we may recommend a rebuild or even full removal.
What other chimney services do you offer? The Fascia Company is highly experienced in performing chimney work for stone and brick chimneys. We're available for all forms of chimneys, no matter how old. We offer a wide range of chimney services including:
- Full flashing
- Flaunching
- Rebuilding
- Capping
- Cowls
- Full removal
How much does chimney repointing cost? The average cost of chimney repointing in the UK varies. The cost depends on the size of the chimney, whether it's brickwork or stonework, the difficulty of the project, and other factors. We always provide a full cost estimate before starting.
How much is it to repair a chimney? Chimney repair costs are more variable. Small repairs, such as full flashing or adding cowls might cost a few hundred pounds, whereas a full chimney stack repair or chimney leak repair might be substantially more. Speak to our team for further details.
Do you offer free quotations for chimney repointing, replacement and repairs? Yes. To provide an accurate estimate for our clients, we always perform a free, no-obligation inspection of your chimney stack. We'll identify any issues and advise on the best course of action. It's all detailed in the full written estimate, which you'll receive within 72 hours.
Do you offer chimney repair? Yes. We provide everything from a full chimney stack repair to a chimney leak repair. Whether you need a few bricks replaced or you're dealing with a substantial leak, we're more than capable of fixing the issue.
What materials do you use for chimney projects? Generally, the standard chimney repointing or repair involves mortar and either brick or stone. Specific elements like chimney gaps might be made from concrete. The materials we use depend on the chimney repair needed for example, flaunching also uses mortar to make your chimney stack water-tight. Lead flashing requires lead, lead sealant or cement, however for older properties we may use lime mortar. If we need to replace a chimney pot or cowls you can choose a wood fire or gas fire safe pot. Or if you’d prefer you can completely cap the chimney.
Do you repair other types of flashing besides chimneys? Yes, our team of expert lead specialists can complete any kind of flashing on a house from steps, to walls and windows.
How long will chimney repointing projects take? That depends. Most projects are completed within a few days to a week. However, more substantial projects can take over a week to complete. We'll provide an estimated timeline during the initial stages.
Do you offer any guarantees or insurance? The Fascia Company is fully covered by insurance and a valid roofing license. We're the go-to experts in Warwickshire, serving the local community for over 25 years.
