Do You Live In Stratford Upon Avon Or Surrounding Areas And Are Looking For A Reliable Roofing Company To Rebuild Your Chinney? Look No Further!

When things move beyond past the point of minor repairs it might be time to consider rebuilding a chimney stack. Depending on the degree of damage, there a generally three options available: 

Partial chimney rebuild

It is often the case that damage to chimney brickwork is limited to the top courses only, especially where flaunching has deteriorated and allowed large volumes of water to be absorbed into bricks and mortar. In this scenario, and assuming there are no structural issues lower down the stack, it is usually possible to replace only the damaged brickwork courses and flaunching, rebedding existing chimney pots.

Complete chimney stack rebuild

where chimney stacks are leaning or extensive deterioration of brickwork and mortar has occurred, a rebuild of the entire stack may be the only option remaining.

Chimney removal

Demolishing the chimney stack to below the level of the roof is a good option where damage is severe and the stack no longer required. This course of action has the added benefit of eradicating the common problems assoiated with chimneys and avoiding the need for future repairs and maintenance. With this method, the chimney stack is dismantled to below the roof line and replaced with underlay, battens and tiles to match the exsiting roof. For houses, this is usually covered under permitted development except in the case of convservation areas, but checks should always be carried out before removing a chimney stack.

The key to keeping repairs minor and minising cost is to catch problems early. Contact us and ask for advice on chimney repair, rebuild and removal.