Chimney Repair Services Manchester
At Roofing in Manchester, we undertake chimney repairs throughout Manchester and surrounding districts, tackling the most frequent problems that affect both traditional and modern stacks.
Repointing
The mortar joints within a chimney stack are typically the first areas to deteriorate. As mortar ages, it becomes permeable, develops cracks and begins to fall away, permitting water to enter the brickwork. Repointing requires the removal of degraded mortar and its replacement with fresh material, reinstating the weatherproof integrity of the stack. It represents one of the simpler chimney repairs yet remains among the most vital for preventing additional deterioration.
Flashing Repairs
At the point where a chimney intersects the roof pitch, lead flashing provides a seal at the junction to stop water from penetrating the roof structure. This flashing can become loose, develop cracks or separate from the mortar joints with time, especially following frost periods or strong winds. We undertake repair and replacement of lead flashing as necessary, guaranteeing the seal between the chimney and adjacent roof covering is completely reinstated.
Ridge and Crown Repairs
The summit of a chimney stack typically features a mortar weathering, often referred to as flaunching, which secures the chimney pots in position and channels water away from the upper brickwork. This can fracture and disintegrate with age, resulting in loose pots and exposing the stack top to water ingress. We repoint or renew flaunching when necessary and can resecure or replace chimney pots that have moved or broken.
Chimney Pot Replacement
Chimney pots may crack or shatter through frost damage or physical impact, and older clay pots on unused chimneys are occasionally removed and substituted with a capping stone or ventilated cover. We can recommend the most appropriate solution based on whether the chimney remains operational and install the replacement accordingly.
Partial and Full Stack Rebuilds
When deterioration has advanced beyond surface-level repairs, a portion of the stack, or the entire stack above roof level, may require dismantling and reconstruction. This constitutes more extensive work but occasionally represents the only viable solution where brickwork has become unstable or significantly eroded.
Alongside our chimney services, we provide additional services, including roofing repairs in Manchester, new roof installations and more.
Roofing in Manchester undertakes chimney repairs throughout Manchester and surrounding districts. If you have concerns regarding your chimney stack or have observed signs of deterioration, contact us, and we can schedule a complimentary visit at a convenient time for you.
