Chimney Services in Hungerford, West Berkshire

Have you spotted damp patches on the ceiling near your chimney breast, or maybe seen bits of mortar sitting in your gutters? This is usually a sign that the mortar between your bricks is raking out or your lead flashing has seen better days. We specialise in meticulous repointing, where we carefully clear out the old, failing mortar and replace it with fresh material that stands up to the elements. If the issue is where the chimney meets your tiles, our leadwork specialists can install new step flashing and soakers. It's all about creating a weather-tight seal so you don't have to worry the next time a storm rolls in over the North Wessex Downs.

The very top of your chimney, known as the flaunching or benching, is a sloped bed of mortar that keeps your chimney pots in place. Over time, this mortar can crack, leading to loose pots or water seeping straight down into the stack. We can strip back that old, crumbly material and apply a fresh, strong layer to shed water properly. While we're up there, we often find homeowners asking for cowls or bird guards. If you're fed up with jackdaws nesting in your flue or dealing with annoying downdraughts on a windy night, fitting a quality cowl is a simple, cost-effective fix that makes a world of difference.

Not every home uses its fireplace anymore. If you've got a chimney stack that's just an extra maintenance burden, you might be considering a chimney removal or simply capping it off. We can safely remove the stack below the roofline and tile over the gap so it looks like it was never there. Alternatively, if you want to keep the character of the stack but stop the draughts, we can cap the pots. This involves sealing them while still allowing for a bit of ventilation—this is crucial because a completely sealed chimney can lead to nasty damp problems inside your walls.

Why choose us for your Hungerford property? We're not a faceless national firm; we're a local team with over 10 years of experience working across West Berkshire and the South West. We're fully insured and every job we do comes with an insurance-backed guarantee, so you've got total peace of mind. We pride ourselves on leaving every site clean and tidy—we won't leave old bricks or bags of mortar lying around your driveway. From minor repairs in Eddington to full chimney reconstructions in the heart of town, we treat every home with the same level of care and professional attention.