Chimney Services in Witney, Oxfordshire

Most homeowners we speak to in Witney only realise there’s a problem when they spot a damp patch on an upstairs ceiling or find bits of grit and mortar in the garden after a storm. This is usually a sign that your chimney repointing has seen better days. Over time, the mortar between the bricks or stones weather-beats and cracks, allowing water ingress to seep into your home. We specialise in raking out that old, failed mortar and replacing it with high-quality materials that actually last. We also take a look at the 'flaunching'—that’s the sloped mortar at the very top that holds your chimney pots in place. If that's cracked, water can sit and soak right down into the stack, leading to expensive structural repairs if it's left too long. A quick check-up now can save you a massive headache down the line.

The spot where your chimney meets your roof tiles is a notorious weak point for leaks. To keep it weather-tight, we use lead flashing—often installed as 'step flashing' on pitched roofs—to create a waterproof seal. If your leadwork is lifting, cracked, or was never installed quite right, you’ll likely notice drips every time it rains. Our team are experts in traditional leadwork, ensuring that the soakers and flashings are tucked in perfectly to guide water away from the stack and down into your guttering. It’s one of those jobs that requires a real eye for detail, and because we’ve been doing this for over 10 years, we know exactly how to handle the tricky corners of Oxfordshire's heritage properties.

Is there a bit of a chill coming down the fireplace, or have you noticed birds trying to set up home in your chimney stack? It might be time for a new cowl or a replacement chimney pot. We supply and fit a variety of cowls designed to stop birds from nesting and prevent nasty downdraughts from blowing soot back into your living room. If your existing pot is cracked or looking a bit precarious, we can swap it out safely, ensuring it's bedded in properly so it stays put during the next big gale. It's a simple bit of chimney maintenance that makes a world of difference to how your fire performs and how quiet your house feels.

If you’ve got a redundant chimney that you no longer use, it can sometimes become more of a liability than a feature. Old, unused stacks can still suffer from damp and structural instability. In these cases, many of our Witney customers opt for chimney stack removal or capping. We can safely take the stack down below the roofline and tile over it so it matches the rest of your roof perfectly. Alternatively, if you want to keep the look of the chimney but stop the draughts, we can perform a professional capping. This involves sealing the top while ensuring there’s still enough ventilation to prevent internal damp from building up inside the flue. It’s all about finding the right balance for your property’s needs.