Chimney Repairs Manchester
Chimney repointing, leadwork, capping and rebuilds across Manchester and Greater Manchester.
The most exposed part of your roof.
Chimneys are one of the most vulnerable parts of a roof. Exposed on all sides to wind, rain and frost, the mortar, leadwork and brickwork deteriorate over time. Left untreated, a damaged chimney can allow water into your property and become a safety risk.
We repair, repoint and rebuild chimneys across Manchester from minor repointing to full stack rebuilds.
Chimney problems often accompany wider roof deterioration. See our general roof repair services. Learn more.
Repointing and brickwork
Crumbling mortar is the most common chimney problem. We carefully rake out failed mortar and repoint with fresh weather-resistant mortar. Where brickwork has spalled or cracked, we replace damaged bricks to restore structural integrity.
Proper repointing not only stops water ingress it extends the life of your chimney stack by decades.
Leadwork and flashing
The lead flashing around a chimney is critical for keeping water out. Failed or cracked lead is a common cause of chimney leaks water runs down the chimney stack and enters where the flashing has separated from the brickwork.
We replace and repair leadwork to ensure a proper, long-lasting seal that will not crack or perish.
Got an unused chimney?
We cap unused chimneys to prevent water ingress and downdraughts or remove the stack entirely if you want to reclaim the space.
Get AdviceChimney services we provide
Repointing
Rake out failed mortar and repoint with weather-resistant mix.
Brickwork repair
Replace spalled or cracked bricks to restore the stack.
Lead flashing
Repair or replace failed lead around the chimney base.
Flaunching
Repair mortar around chimney pots to prevent water ingress.
Capping & cowls
Install caps and cowls to keep rain and birds out.
Full rebuilds
Completely rebuild damaged chimney stacks.
Signs your chimney needs attention
Chimney repair process
Inspect
Assess the stack, mortar, lead and flaunching.
Quote
Clear, itemised quote for the required work.
Repair
Repoint, replace lead or rebuild as needed.
Completion
Final check and site clean-up.
Chimney repair projects
Chimney repointing
Manchester
Brickwork repair
Oldham
Lead flashing replacement
Trafford
Frequently asked questions
Signs include crumbling or missing mortar, damp patches on chimney breasts inside the property, loose bricks, or visible cracks in the chimney stack. We can inspect and advise.
Yes. We can safely remove unused chimney stacks down to roof level and make good the opening, or cap the chimney to prevent water ingress while keeping the stack intact.
Repointing a typical chimney starts from around £300. Leadwork replacement and full rebuilds cost more. We provide free, itemised quotes for all chimney work.
The most common causes are failed mortar joints, cracked or perished lead flashing, or damaged flaunching around the chimney pots. We inspect to identify the exact cause before recommending a fix.
Chimney needs attention?
Get a free quote from our Manchester roofing team today.