Protect the highest point of your home
Chimneys take the full force of wind, rain, frost and temperature changes. Over time, mortar joints can erode, bricks can loosen and lead flashing can fail, allowing water into the roof, loft or chimney breast.
We inspect the complete chimney detail rather than focusing on one visible crack. That includes the stack, pots, flaunching, flashing, roof junction and nearby tiles or slates so the repair addresses the cause of the problem.
From local repointing and flashing repairs to pot replacement, capping or careful stack removal, we explain the safest and most proportionate option for your property.
Know the warning signs
Signs your chimney needs attention
If you recognise one of these issues, an early inspection can help protect the rest of the roof and the rooms below it.
Damp around the chimney breast
Water can enter through failed flashing, open mortar joints or porous brickwork before appearing as staining or damp inside the property.
Loose or crumbling mortar
Eroded pointing and fallen mortar fragments can leave the stack exposed and may indicate that repointing or more involved repairs are needed.
Leaning stack or damaged pots
Movement, cracked pots or unstable masonry can create a serious safety risk and should be assessed from a safe position by an experienced roofer.
How we help
Chimney work we provide
Our experienced team gives you practical advice and workmanship suited to the property, the roof construction and the problem found.
Chimney stack repointing
We renew failed mortar joints with suitable materials and careful preparation to help protect the masonry from further weather damage.
Lead flashing repairs and replacement
Step, apron and back-gutter flashings are repaired or renewed where the chimney meets the roof, restoring a properly detailed weather seal.
Pots, flaunching and cowls
We can repair or replace damaged chimney pots, renew the mortar bedding and fit suitable cowls where ventilation, downdraught or bird protection requires it.
Capping and chimney removal
For unused or unsafe stacks, we explain suitable capping, partial removal or complete removal options and the roof repairs needed afterwards.
Honest local advice
Why early chimney repairs matter
A small gap in chimney pointing or flashing can allow repeated water entry into masonry, insulation and roof timbers. Left unchecked, that moisture can create internal damp, frost damage and more disruptive repairs.
We work carefully around traditional and modern properties, helping you decide whether the right answer is a local repair, planned maintenance or a wider structural intervention. Send us the location and a safe description of what you have noticed to request an inspection.
Tell us what you need
Share the property location and what you have noticed. We’ll arrange the right inspection and a clear, no-obligation quote.
Local roofing team
Chimney Work across the Midlands
Our chimney repair team works on homes, rented properties and commercial buildings across the local towns and the wider Midlands. Roof Maintenance Leamington Ltd brings over 30 years of experience to each inspection, repair and installation. Find your local team in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry or the wider Midlands.
Request your inspection
- 1Tell us your location and what has happened.
- 2We arrange a suitable inspection and discuss the options.
- 3You receive a clear, no-obligation quotation for the work.
Helpful answers
Chimney Work FAQs
How do I know if my chimney needs repointing?
Open, crumbling or missing mortar joints, visible staining and mortar debris around the roof can all indicate that the stack needs inspection. We assess the full chimney before recommending repointing.
Can you repair a leaking chimney without replacing the roof?
Often, yes. If the surrounding roof is sound, repairing or replacing the chimney flashing, pointing or flaunching may resolve the leak. We check the nearby roof details before advising.
Can you remove or cap an unused chimney?
Yes. We can discuss suitable capping, pot removal or stack removal options, taking ventilation, the roof structure and the appearance of the property into account.
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