Chimney Repairs And Leadwork in Padstow

Is your chimney stack showing its age?Most homeowners we chat with tell us they rarely look at their chimney until a problem starts. By then, a small bit of perished mortar might have turned into a real headache. We offer a full range of services to keep your stack standing strong and looking its best.Chimney Repointing: When the mortar between your bricks or stones starts to crumble, water gets in, freezes, and expands. We carefully rake out the old, failing mortar and replace it with a fresh, weather-resistant mix to lock everything back together.Flaunching and Benching: This is the 'crown' of mortar at the very top that holds your chimney pots in place. If it's cracked, water can seep straight down the flue. We apply a strong, sloped mortar bed to ensure water sheds away instantly.Capping and Ventilation: If you've got a redundant chimney, it’s a good idea to cap it off. We install breathable caps that keep the birds out and the rain off, while still allowing the stack to 'breathe' so you don't get internal damp.Full Rebuilds: Sometimes, a chimney is past the point of a simple repair. If yours is leaning or unstable, we can safely dismantle and rebuild it from the roofline up, ensuring it's structurally sound for another lifetime.