Repointing, lead flashings, rebuilds, removals and capping — all carried out safely by experienced local roofers.
Chimneys take a real beating from the weather. They’re tall, exposed and full of joints — so problems here often show up as damp patches inside the house, even when the rest of the roof is fine.
We deal with all kinds of chimney issues across Leeds, from quick repointing to full rebuilds and removals.
If you’ve had damp appearing in an upstairs bedroom or on the chimney breast wall, the issue is often higher up the chimney rather than in the room.
If a chimney is no longer used and is in poor condition, removing it can be a sensible long-term fix. We carry out chimney removals down to roof level — re-tiling the area properly, fitting new flashing where needed, and finishing the loft side correctly. We’ll also advise if it’s a job that needs structural sign-off.
For most chimney work, yes — it’s the safest way to access the stack and produces a tidier job. We arrange and price scaffolding as part of the quote.
It often will, but only if the damp is being caused by failed mortar. We’ll inspect properly and tell you what’s really going on before quoting.
Yes — capping with a vented cap stops water entry while still allowing the flue to breathe.
Tell us what you’ve noticed — a few photos help a lot.
Safe, experienced and tidy work — repointing through to full rebuilds.
