Chimney Repairs in Falkirk & Central Scotland
Repointing, flaunching, lead flashing, rebuilds and removals — stopping chimney leaks at the source.
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Guide price: chimney repairs from around £300 · Free, no-obligation survey and a clear fixed price
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Chimney Repairs in Falkirk & Central Scotland
A chimney takes the full force of the weather, and it’s one of the most common places for a roof to leak. Cracked mortar, spalled brick and failed flashing all let water track down into the house. F J Allan & Sons repair, repoint and rebuild chimneys across Falkirk, Stirling, the Forth Valley and North Lanarkshire — with the proper leadwork that’s our roofing speciality.
Our chimney services
Repointing
Raking out and renewing cracked, washed-out mortar joints so wind-driven rain can’t get into the brickwork.
Flaunching & pot repairs
Renewing the mortar ‘flaunching’ that beds the pots, and replacing cracked or loose chimney pots.
Lead flashing
Stripping and re-dressing the lead where the chimney meets the roof — the number-one chimney leak point, done properly.
Rebuilds & removals
Rebuilding unsafe stacks, or taking a redundant chimney down to roof level and making the roof good.
Signs your chimney needs attention
Damp & staining
Brown staining on the ceiling or chimney breast usually means water is getting in around the stack.
Cracked flaunching
When the mortar cap around the pots cracks, water soaks straight into the top of the chimney.
Spalled, crumbling brick
Frost gets into wet brickwork and blows the faces off — a sign the pointing has failed.
Leaning or unsafe stack
A stack that’s leaning or has loose brickwork needs assessing before it becomes a hazard.
Why choose F J Allan?
Chimneys are where roofing meets masonry — and where our leadwork really counts. We seal the flashing properly, repoint with the right mortar and rebuild safely, so the leak is gone for good. Qualified, insured roofers, 25+ years’ experience, 10-year workmanship guarantee, honest advice on repair vs removal.
What affects the cost of chimney repairs?
Chimney work is priced on what’s needed:
- The repair — flashing, repointing, flaunching, rebuild or removal.
- Access — chimney height and scaffold requirements.
- Condition — how much brickwork or lead needs renewing.
You get a clear, fixed price after we’ve assessed the stack.
Areas we cover
We cover Falkirk and within about 20 miles — Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Bonnybridge, Denny, Bo’ness, Polmont, Linlithgow, Stirling, Dunblane, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Bathgate, Livingston and Alloa. Also see our roof repairs and conservatory roof replacement services.
What our customers say
Chimney repair FAQs
Why is my chimney leaking?
Most chimney leaks come from failed lead flashing where the stack meets the roof, cracked flaunching at the top, or perished pointing. We find which and fix it.
Should I repair or remove my chimney?
If you still use it, we’ll repair it properly. If it’s redundant and costing you in repairs, taking it down to roof level and making good can be the better option — we’ll advise honestly.
Do you do the leadwork yourselves?
Yes — lead flashing is core roofing work and one of our specialities, which is exactly why our chimney repairs last.
Is scaffolding needed for chimney repairs?
Often, yes, for safe access to the stack. We’ll include any access in your fixed price so there are no surprises.
Get a free, no-obligation quote.
Call 01236 338876 or 07719 413420 | Email info@fjallan.co.uk
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm.
Chimney repairs across the Forth Valley
We also cover the surrounding towns — find your local page: Grangemouth · Larbert · Stirling · Cumbernauld · Airdrie · Coatbridge · Kilsyth · Bo’ness · Linlithgow · Bathgate · Alloa · Bonnybridge · Denny · Polmont · Dunblane · Livingston.
Chimney Repairs across the whole Forth Valley
We provide chimney repairs in Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert, Stirling, Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Kilsyth, Bo’ness, Linlithgow, Bathgate, Alloa, Bonnybridge, Denny, Polmont, Dunblane and Livingston, and right across Central Scotland. Wherever you are in the Forth Valley, you get the same qualified, family-run team, the same 10-year workmanship guarantee, and a clear fixed price after a free survey. See every town on our Areas We Cover page.