Services
Chimney Work in Reading
Chimneys catch the worst of the weather and they show it first. We repoint stacks, renew lead flashings and take down chimneys that have had their day.
What we do
- Repointing — perished mortar raked out and fresh mortar in, so the stack stops shedding.
- Lead flashing — the join where the chimney meets the roof is where most chimney leaks start. New lead, cut and dressed properly.
- Chimney removal — taken down below the roofline in stages and the roof made good where the stack stood. The fireplace breast inside stays put.
Signs your chimney needs a look
- Crumbly mortar on the roof, in the gutter or on the path
- Damp patches around the chimney breast indoors
- A sooty smell in the loft when it rains
- A stack that's leaning — that one doesn't wait
If a neighbour mentions your chimney, listen. They can see it better than you can.
About taking one down
Taking a chimney down is a proper job: scaffold, dust sheets, bricks off in stages, then the roof made good where the stack stood. The breast inside the house stays, so your rooms don't change — you just lose the thing you were worrying about.
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Worried about your chimney?
Ring or send a photo — we'll tell you if it can wait and what it needs.
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