Chimney Stack Repairs
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.
A chimney stack is exposed on every side, so mortar joints wear, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the lead flashing where it meets the roof works loose. Water then finds its way down the stack and shows up as damp on the chimney breast inside, often well below the roof.
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 near you
We carry out chimney stack repairs across Lancaster, Morecambe and all surrounding areas. Choose your area for local information.
Lancaster & Morecambe Bay
- Chimney Repairs Lancaster
- Chimney Repairs Morecambe
- Chimney Repairs Heysham
- Chimney Repairs Carnforth
- Chimney Repairs Bolton-le-Sands
- Chimney Repairs Hest Bank
- Chimney Repairs Silverdale
- Chimney Repairs Warton
- Chimney Repairs Yealand
- Chimney Repairs Galgate
- Chimney Repairs Glasson Dock
- Chimney Repairs Cockerham
- Chimney Repairs Overton
Lune Valley & Yorkshire Dales
Kendal & the South Lakes
Furness & Cartmel
Wyre & the Fylde Coast
- Chimney Repairs Garstang
- Chimney Repairs Pilling
- Chimney Repairs Preesall
- Chimney Repairs Knott End-on-Sea
- Chimney Repairs Fleetwood
- Chimney Repairs Thornton-Cleveleys
- Chimney Repairs Poulton-le-Fylde
- Chimney Repairs Blackpool
- Chimney Repairs Great Eccleston
- Chimney Repairs St Michael’s on Wyre
- Chimney Repairs Kirkham
- Chimney Repairs Lytham St Annes
North Lakes, Eden & Carlisle
Chimney Stack Repairs: your questions answered
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.
Do chimney repairs always need scaffolding?
For almost all stack work, yes — it is the only safe way to work around a chimney and it protects the roof below. The cost is included in our quote.
Other ways we can help
Full Reroofs
Strip-off and complete re-roof in natural slate or tile — new membrane, battens, leadwork and ridge. Done once, done properly.
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Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped slates, loose ridges, failed flashings and storm damage — found, photographed and fixed properly.
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Conservatory Roof Replacements
Swap a leaking, noisy or discoloured polycarbonate roof for modern high-performance glass or a lightweight tiled roof.
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Warm Roof Conversions
Turn a cold conservatory into a warm, quiet, year-round room with an insulated tiled roof, a clad or plastered ceiling and lighting.
Find out moreNeed chimney stack repairs? Get a free quote
Call 07304 089169 or send us a few details and photos. We’ll get back to you quickly.