Chimney Repairs & Replacement in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & Berkshire
If you are looking for chimney repair services in Oxford, Swindon or Reading then our expert team at The Roofing Company are on hand to help you. From chimney flashing replacement and repointing, lead back gutters through to full renovation projects, we can ensure that your chimney is restored to be fully safe and stable. We are experts in chimney repairs and restoration. Get in touch today to discuss your chimney repairs if you are looking for chimney repair experts near you.
Chimney Stacks are so often forgotten about and left unmaintained because in part of how difficult it is to access and perform repairs on them. However the potential damage that can be caused by unmaintained chimney to your roof, building structure, garden, parked cars and pedestrians below can be indescribable.
While there is no correct timeline for checking over your homes chimney, it should be inspected in a similar time frame as your roof maintenance checks.
Whether your chimney requires a new top pipe because the current one has become loose, a ventilation cap that provides adequate protection against pigeons or it requires a full strip down and reconstruction, we can handle it.
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Common Signs Your Chimney May Be In Need Of Repair?
There are often tell-tale signs that a chimney requires repair.
These clear and obvious signs include:
• Large visible cracks
• You can see water damage on the ceiling from inside your property
• The chimney is subsiding or leaning slightly to one side.
• Damaged mortar joints and flashing around the base of the chimney.
• Debris in your fireplace (if you have one)
Despite this, you may sometimes need to look a little deeper to see if there is an issue. Less obvious signs include small, almost invisible, cracks that you can’t see unless up close. Although these may not be an issue of concern in the immediate term, they can lead to more problematic issues in the future so it makes sense to fix this as quickly as possible.
Chimney Repairs
Before your chimney fails, it can be repaired. If you spot the issue early enough, a roofer can repair your chimney. Our team is highly experienced at pointing (this is replacing the mortar between the bricks), re-flaunching, brick replacement, cleaning, and any other issues you may have. Simply drop us a message or a phone call before the problems get worse and you need a chimney stack replacement.
If you believe you’re chimney has an issue but you cannot see it, then still give us a call.
Maintenance Before Problems Occur
We’ve mentioned above, apart from repairing your chimney and replacing it when it fails, you can reduce the risk of needing this expensive work with simple maintenance.
Flaunching: Cracked flaunching can easily be repaired and stop any further issues.
Moss Build Up: The build-up of moss and other vegetation on the roof can cause damage and lead to failure, having this cleaned is considered good practice.
Pointing: A correctly pointed chimney has no gaps and allows for no movement or rainwater to enter. This is an important maintenance item that can dramatically improve the life of your roof.
If you have a failure of your chimney and you are looking to claim on your insurance, it’s extremely important to note that the insurers will be looking for ways out. For instance, if you haven’t maintained your chimney properly, then the insurance company can decline your claim. This will leave the bill with you. So consider your maintenance as a very important part of your house that you should never ignore.
Contact us now to have us maintain your chimney to the highest standards in roofing.