Chimney Repairs in Kirkby Stephen
Chimney stacks take the worst of the weather and are one of the most common causes of damp in older homes. We repair, rebuild, cap or remove them safely.
Please send an enquiry first. Kirkby Stephen is further from our base, so whether we can take on a job here depends on the work involved. Larger projects are usually fine. Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you quickly.
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Chimney Repairs for Kirkby Stephen homes
Chimney stacks are a defining feature of homes in Kirkby Stephen, where stone houses and cottages surround the market square, with farmhouses across the surrounding fells. Most of those houses were built with a fireplace in every room, so there are a lot of stacks to look after. Kirkby Stephen gets the full force of northern Cumbrian weather, with heavy rain off the fells and cold winters that test slates, flashings and chimney stacks. We repoint, rebuild, re-flash, cap and remove stacks, using materials that match the rest of the building.
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We put up safe access, repoint or rebuild the stack as needed, re-flaunch the pots, and renew the lead flashing so the junction with the roof is watertight. If the chimney is no longer used, we can cap it with a ventilated cap to stop rain and birds getting in, or take the stack down below the roofline and slate over it.
What’s included
- Scaffold access to the stack
- Raking out and repointing in matching mortar
- Partial or full rebuilding of damaged or leaning stacks
- New flaunching and re-setting or replacing chimney pots
- New lead flashing, apron, soakers and back gutter
- Chimney cowls, bird guards and ventilated caps
- Removal of redundant stacks and slating over
- Photo report of all work completed
Our chimney stack repairs process
- Inspection
We check the stack, flashings and loft for damp.
- Quote
Repair, rebuild, cap or remove — options explained clearly.
- Scaffold
Safe access erected around the stack.
- Repair
Masonry, flaunching and leadwork completed.
- Photos & clear-up
Before-and-after photos and scaffold removed.
Chimney Repairs Kirkby Stephen: FAQs
Do you carry out chimney stack repairs in Kirkby Stephen?
Yes. We carry out chimney stack repairs across CA17 and nearby areas including Hartley, Winton, Nateby, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Sedbergh.
Do you take on smaller jobs in Kirkby Stephen?
Kirkby Stephen is further from our Lancaster base, so whether we can take on smaller jobs depends on the work involved. Send us an enquiry with a few details and photos and we will let you know quickly.
Why is there damp on my chimney breast?
The most common causes are failed lead flashing, cracked flaunching, porous mortar joints or an uncapped chimney letting rain straight in. We inspect from the roof to find the real cause.
Can you remove my chimney stack?
Yes. Redundant stacks can be taken down below the roofline and the roof slated over. If the stack is shared with a neighbour, a party wall agreement is usually needed, and we can explain the process.
Should I cap an unused chimney?
Capping stops rain and birds getting in, but the flue must still be ventilated to avoid condensation and damp. We fit ventilated caps and can advise on vents to the chimney breast inside.
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