Professional Chimney Repairs in Finchley, Harringay, and Across London
Unless you operate a fuel-burning fire that incorporates its own flue, chances are that you don’t give your chimney much thought. However, even when it’s not being used, you should be aware of your chimney stack and its overall condition. Like any part of your property, it can deteriorate over time or get damaged during extreme weather conditions. If this happens, it can cause a variety of problems for your property, including a leaking roof and puncture damage if the stack collapses.
Cost-effective Chimney Repairs
Here at ABC Roofing Company London, we have been repairing damaged chimney stacks across London for forty years. We use the best tools and materials to ensure a fast, effective repair, whatever the problem might be. This is what you can expect from us:
Inspection and Assessment
Our first task is to determine the issue you’re having with your chimney stack, as it’s not always obvious from ground level. Our experienced roofers will get up close to the chimney and provide an accurate diagnosis of the trouble. From here, we can establish the most effective way to repair any damage and provide you with a quote for the job.
Chimney Repairs
If you’re happy with our quote for chimney repair costs, we can get started on the job. We use the right tools and materials, combined with our extensive experience, to deliver high-quality repairs every time.
Chimney Repointing
A common fault with older chimney stacks is that the mortar (or pointing) has worn away due to exposure to the elements. We can patch up and repoint any holes or cracks in your mortar, making your chimney safe and stable.
Chimney Installation
Of course, we don’t just repair old chimneys. If you’re having a fire and flue fitted in your property, we can install a new, working chimney for you. We can also replace existing chimneys that have been too damaged for repairs to be cost-effective.
Chimney Flaunching and Leadwork
Flaunching is the name given to the extra-strong mortar used to secure your chimney stack in place. While more resilient than pointing, this can become cracked or worn over time. We can repair and replace your flaunching when needed. We also install and repair leadwork around your chimney stack to prevent leaks and water ingress.
Chimney Pots and Cowls
Your chimney is topped by a pot or cowl, two useful devices for deterring nesting birds and vermin from your chimney. If your stack is missing either of these items, ABC Roofing Company London is happy to install one for you.
FAQs
Look for crumbling mortar, loose bricks, leaning sections, damaged pots and damp around the chimney breast or nearby ceilings. Pieces of mortar in the gutter can also indicate deterioration above. Because much of the stack cannot be assessed safely from the ground, suspected movement should be inspected professionally.
Repointing involves removing loose or weathered mortar from the joints between the bricks and replacing it with suitable fresh mortar. This helps restore stability and reduces routes for water entry. It is different from simply spreading mortar over the face, which may conceal rather than correct failing joints.
Flaunching is the sloped mortar bed around the base of the pots. It helps hold them securely and directs rainwater away instead of allowing it to collect on top of the stack. Cracked or loose flaunching can admit water and may leave a chimney pot less securely supported.
Yes. Water around a chimney can enter through damaged lead flashing where the stack meets the roof, through deteriorated brickwork or through defective flaunching above. Inspecting the whole junction is important because replacing one visible component will not solve a leak originating elsewhere.
An unused stack remains exposed to wind, rain and temperature changes, so its brickwork, mortar, flashing and pots can still deteriorate. Problems may affect the roof even when there is no working fireplace below. Periodic checks are therefore sensible, particularly after storms or where pieces appear loose.
Where deterioration is extensive, rebuilding or replacing part of the stack may be more dependable than repeatedly patching isolated defects. The decision should consider the stability of the masonry, condition of the pots, flaunching and flashing, and whether the affected materials can provide a sound base for repair.
Chimney Repair Specialists in Finchley & Harringay
We have been fitting and repairing chimneys across London for the past forty years and we have earned a reputation for quality while doing so. Our experienced roofers work quickly and efficiently to repair all kinds of chimney damage for our domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. All chimney repair work is fully-insured and comes with a guarantee to put your mind at ease. We have written testimonials from our former chimney repair customers that you can read on our home page.
Chimney Repairs Near You
As your local chimney repair specialists, we cover the whole of London helping out our customers in need. Wherever you’re based, you can rely on us to be there when you need us. This applies to customers in
- Finchley
- Harringay
- Barnet
- Edmonton
- Tottenham
- And Beyond
For more information, visit our Areas We Cover page.
