Chimney Repairs in Knaresborough

It depends on the work and the access. Repointing a few courses or refitting a flashing is very different from a full stack repair with scaffolding. After a free inspection we give you a fixed written price.

Usually rain is getting into the stack through eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed lead flashing or an open flue. We inspect the chimney to find the cause before recommending a repair.

Yes. Many Knaresborough homes have stone stacks, and we use breathable lime-based mortars on traditional stone where appropriate so the stone isn’t damaged.

It depends on the height and position of the stack. Some work can be done safely from roof ladders; larger repairs need scaffolding, which we include in your quote.

Yes. We keep the character of the stack and pots, use matching materials and will advise if anything needs checking with North Yorkshire Council first.

Capping an unused flue keeps rain, birds and debris out while still allowing some ventilation to prevent damp. We’ll recommend the right cap or cowl.

All our work is fully insured and our workmanship is guaranteed. We’ll explain what the guarantee covers when we quote.

Yes – a zoomed-in photo from the ground or a window often shows a lot. WhatsApp it to us with your postcode and we’ll give you our thoughts.

Usually not – chimney damp normally comes from above. Fixing the stack is what stops it; the wall can then dry and be re-plastered if needed.

That points to water getting in from outside – through the pointing, flaunching, lead or an open flue.

Look for joints that have worn back from the face of the brick or stone, mortar on the roof or in the gutter, or damp on the chimney breast inside.

On stone and older brick, lime mortar lets moisture escape. Hard cement can trap it and damage the masonry.

If it has only come out of its chase, sometimes. Split, thin or badly fitted lead is best replaced so it doesn’t fail again.

We normally use traditional lead for chimney flashings. If a substitute is more suitable for your property we’ll explain why.

It’s the sloped mortar on top of the stack that holds the pots in place and throws rainwater off.

We source matching or similar pots wherever possible, which matters on period and conservation-area homes.

Not if it’s ventilated. We fit vented caps so the flue can still breathe, and the room below should also have an air vent.

Yes – bird guards or cowls stop them getting in without blocking the flue.

Often because it was repointed with hard cement, which traps moisture behind the stone face. Repointing in lime lets it breathe.

Yes. We keep repairs sympathetic and will advise if anything needs checking with North Yorkshire Council.

Keep people away from the area below and call us straight away. We’ll arrange to inspect it and make it safe as quickly as we can.

Many policies cover storm damage – check with your insurer. We can provide photos and a written quote to support your claim.

If you’ve noticed damp around the chimney breast, mortar on the roof or in the gutters, or you’re buying an older home, it’s worth having the stack looked at before small problems get bigger.

Yes. We take photos of anything that needs attention so you can see the problem for yourself before deciding on any work.