Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair

Chimneys take the full force of the weather and are easy to forget about until they leak. Here are the signs yours needs attention.

What to look for

• Cracked or crumbling pointing between the bricks.
• A leaning or unstable stack.
• Damp or staining on the chimney breast inside the house.
• Crumbling flaunching (the mortar around the pots).
• Failed lead flashing where the chimney meets the roof.

Why it matters

A neglected chimney is one of the most common sources of roof leaks, and a loose stack is a genuine safety risk in high winds. Catching it early usually means a simple repoint or reflash rather than a rebuild.

Repair or remove?

If you no longer use the chimney, removing it and making the roof good can be a cost-effective, permanent fix. If you want to keep it, we can repoint, reflash, rebuild or fit new pots as needed.