Chimney Services in Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Why does mortar always seem to fail at the worst possible time? Over the decades, the constant cycle of freezing and thawing causes the joints in your chimney stack to crack and wash away. This 'crumbling mortar' is more than just an eyesore; it allows water ingress to seep into your home's structure. Our team provides professional repointing, where we carefully rake out the old, decayed joints and replace them with high-quality, durable mortar. We also handle specific brickwork repairs, replacing blown or damaged bricks to ensure your chimney remains sturdy and weather-tight for years to come. If you have spotted vegetation growing out of your stack, it is usually a sign that the mortar has turned to soil and needs urgent attention.

The most frequent cause of a leaking chimney isn't actually the bricks, but the seal where the stack meets your roofline. This area relies on lead flashing to keep the rain out. If your leadwork is cracked, slipping, or was never installed correctly, you will likely see water dripping into your loft space during a heavy Gloucestershire downpour. We specialise in traditional leadwork, including step flashing for pitched roofs and the installation of soakers. Our goal is always to create a seamless, waterproof barrier that moves naturally with your building. Using the right weight of lead and the correct installation techniques means you won't have to worry about the next storm causing a headache indoors.

Is your chimney flaunching looking a bit worse for wear? The flaunching—or benching—is the sloped mortar at the very top of your stack that holds your pots in place. When this cracks, water can settle inside the stack, leading to internal damp issues. We can strip back the old, degraded material and apply a fresh, smooth mix to shed water effectively. While we are up there, we can also check your chimney pots. If you are tired of birds nesting in your flues or suffer from annoying downdraughts, we can install a variety of cowls and bird guards. These simple additions can save you a lot of trouble and keep your fireplace or heating system working safely.

Sometimes, a chimney is simply no longer needed, especially if you have switched to a different heating system or are planning a loft conversion. A redundant, neglected chimney can become a liability if it starts to lean or crumble. We offer a safe, controlled chimney removal service across the Stroud area, taking the stack down below the roofline and making the area good with matching tiles or slates. If you want to keep the stack for aesthetic reasons but no longer use the fire, we provide chimney capping. This involves sealing the top while maintaining essential ventilation to prevent condensation and damp from building up inside the old flue.