Chimneys & Pointing/Repointing

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Chimney stacks bear the brunt of harsh weather and wind. We repair crumbling mortar, reset chimney pots, and rebuild unstable stacks to keep your home safe and secure.

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Chimneys & Pointing/Repointing in Edinburgh

Chimney stacks bear the brunt of harsh weather and wind. We repair crumbling mortar, reset chimney pots, and rebuild unstable stacks to keep your home safe and secure.

When You Need Chimneys & Pointing/Repointing

Crumbling mortar or missing bricks on your chimney stack. Wobbly or leaning chimney pots that pose a safety hazard. Damp patches on ceilings and walls surrounding your chimney breast inside the house. Debris falling into your fireplace from damaged brickwork or flues above.

How We Do It

We erect necessary scaffolding and inspect the structural condition of the chimney. We rake out damaged mortar joints and remove unstable bricks or pots. We repoint the brickwork with durable mortar and haunch the chimney pot base. We renew lead flashings around the base to seal the chimney completely.

What to Expect

Most chimney repointing and flashing repairs take 1 to 2 days depending on height and access.

Chimneys & Pointing/Repointing FAQs

Chimneys absorb moisture from rain and are exposed to freeze-thaw cycles, which causes the mortar to crack and crumble over time.

Yes, we offer complete chimney removal and roof patching services if you no longer use your fireplace.

Yes, we repoint both brick and traditional stonework on Edinburgh residential and tenement chimneys.

For safety and regulatory compliance, scaffolding is usually required for working on chimney stacks at height. We arrange this as part of our service.