Chimney Services in Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Most homeowners we chat with don't realise that the mortar between their chimney bricks is often the first thing to fail. When that mortar starts crumbling, it creates tiny gaps that invite water ingress. Once the frost hits, that water expands, and suddenly you're looking at loose bricks and a shaky structure. Our team specialises in professional chimney repointing, where we carefully rake out the old, decayed material and replace it with high-quality mortar. We also take care of the flaunching—that's the sloped mortar at the very top that holds your pots in place. By keeping the stack weather-tight, you're protecting the structural integrity of your entire roof.

Is there anything more frustrating than a mystery leak that only appears during a storm? Often, the culprit isn't the chimney itself, but the leadwork where the stack meets your tiles or slates. This junction is a common weak spot. We're experts in installing and repairing lead flashing, including traditional step flashing for those beautiful pitched roofs found throughout Malmesbury. We also ensure your soakers—the clever bits of metal hidden under your slates—are doing their job properly. Proper leadwork acts like a waterproof seal, directing every drop of rain away from your roof timbers and safely into your gutters.

Are you tired of birds nesting in your flue or dealing with annoying downdraughts that blow soot back into your living room? Sometimes the fix is as simple as the right chimney cowl. We supply and fit a variety of cowls and bird guards to keep out unwanted guests and improve ventilation. If your ceramic chimney pots are cracked or looking a bit worse for wear, we can replace those too, ensuring they're bedded in securely. It's these small bits of maintenance that prevent bigger, more expensive problems down the road. We've worked on everything from modern builds to heritage cottages in the Malmesbury conservation area, so we know exactly which materials will look right on your property.

If you've modernised your heating and no longer use your old fireplaces, you might find that a redundant chimney is more of a headache than a feature. An unused stack can lead to dampness if it isn't ventilated properly, or it might just be a maintenance liability you'd rather live without. We offer safe, professional chimney removal, taking the stack down below the roofline and making the area tiled and weather-tight again. Alternatively, if you want to keep the stack for the look of the house but don't use the fire, we can perform chimney capping. This involves sealing the top while allowing just enough airflow to prevent condensation and damp from building up inside the flue.