Chimneys made safe and watertight

Chimneys cop the worst of the weather and most of the leaks we trace end up at one. We repoint, re-flash and re-bed them, and where a stack is no longer used we can take it down below the roofline and tile over.

Chimney Repairs by E Stanley & Son Roofing in Milton Keynes

Repairs

Frost gets into old lime mortar and the joints crumble; the lead flashing around the base pulls out of the brickwork; the flaunching that holds the pots cracks. Any one of these lets water straight into the loft. We rake out and repoint, dress new lead flashings into the brick joints, and re-bed pots and cowls.

Removal

A redundant chimney is a lot of weight and maintenance for nothing. We take the stack down to just below the roofline, make good the rafters, and tile or slate over it so you would never know it was there. The breast inside the house stays as it is.

Why us

Chimney Repairs in Milton Keynes, without the runaround

Family-run, 25 years on the tools, 4.9 stars on Google from 28 reviews. Stan surveys and prices every job himself and the number on the quote is the number on the invoice.

Fixed written quote

Scaffold, waste, materials and labour all in the price before we start.

Photos of what we find

You see the problem before you pay for the fix, so nothing is taken on trust.

Written guarantee

25 years on re-roofs, 10 years on repairs and flat roofs, in your paperwork.

Tidy site, every day

Waste leaves with us and the drive is clear when we go home.

Common questions

Chimney Repairs FAQs

Do I need scaffold for chimney work?
Usually yes, for safety and for a proper job. It is included in our fixed price so there are no surprises.
Can I remove a chimney myself?
Removing the external stack is roof work at height and needs the roof made good afterwards, so it is a job for a roofer. If the breast inside is being removed too, a builder and a structural engineer get involved.
How long does repointing take?
A single stack is normally a day once the scaffold is up.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing.
Slate roof with a new lead-lined ridge
Free quotes

Let's get your roof sorted.

Free survey, fixed written quote, no obligation. Call Stan or send the form and we will be in touch the same working day.