Chimney Services in Calne, Wiltshire

Have you noticed little bits of mortar or even the odd brick end lying on your patio or in your gutters? This is usually a sign that the mortar joints in your chimney stack are starting to fail. Once that mortar crumbles away, water finds its way into the structure, leading to damp patches on your upstairs ceilings or, worse, a chimney that becomes unstable. Our team specialises in raking out that old, tired mortar and repointing the stack with high-quality materials that can stand up to the wind and rain. It is a simple fix that saves you a massive headache—and a much bigger bill—further down the line. We pride ourselves on leaving every job clean and tidy, so you will barely know we were there, aside from having a chimney that looks brand new again.

The most common culprit for a mystery leak in the attic is the lead flashing where the chimney meets your roof tiles. If this lead has cracked or pulled away, it is essentially an open door for rain. We are experts in leadwork, from installing new step flashing on pitched roofs to fitting soakers that provide a hidden layer of protection. We do not believe in quick fixes like slapping on some sealant and hoping for the best. We do the job properly, ensuring the lead is deeply chased into the brickwork and securely pointed. This creates a permanent, flexible seal that moves with your house, keeping your home bone-dry no matter what the Wiltshire weather throws at us.

The very top of your chimney, known as the flaunching or benching, is a sloped bed of mortar that holds your chimney pots in place. Over time, this mortar can crack, leaving pots loose and dangerous. We can strip back that old, cracked concrete and lay fresh flaunching to keep everything rock solid. While we are up there, we can also fit or replace chimney pots and cowls. If you are tired of birds nesting in your flue or dealing with annoying downdraughts that blow smoke back into your living room, a professional cowl is the answer. It is a small addition that makes a huge difference to how your fireplace performs and protects your flues from unwanted visitors.

Not every home needs its chimney anymore, especially if you have switched to modern heating and the stack is just becoming a maintenance burden. If you have an unused chimney that is causing damp or looking a bit precarious, we can help with safe capping or complete removal. Capping involves sealing the top while ensuring there is still enough ventilation to prevent condensation and damp from building up inside the house. If the stack is beyond repair, we can carefully dismantle it down to below the roofline and tile over the area so it matches the rest of your roof perfectly. It is all about finding the most practical and cost-effective solution for your specific property.