Repointing & flaunching.
Sound joints. Secure pots. Better weather protection.
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Careful work.
A clear scope.
Failed mortar joints and cracked flaunching can allow water into a chimney. We repair the details that help the stack stand up to exposed conditions.
We rake out defective mortar and repoint the joints, taking the condition and construction of the chimney into account. Damaged flaunching around the pots can be renewed, with suitable cowls and pot replacements included in the quotation when needed.
Chimney pots, cowls and flaunching
Loose or damaged pots, worn flaunching and unsuitable cowls can need attention alongside the mortar joints. We discuss repairs or replacements suited to the chimney and its flue use, with the agreed details included in your quotation.
What we can include
- Rake out and repoint defective mortar joints
- Renew defective flaunching around chimney pots
- Assess pots and discuss suitable replacement cowls
- Carry out quoted leadwork maintenance
- Remove waste and leave the site clean
Your written quotation confirms the exact work, access arrangements and costs for your property.
Before.
After.
Renewed mortar joints and attention to the top of the stack.
Your questions.
Answered.
What is flaunching?
Flaunching is the shaped mortar around the chimney pots. It holds the pots and helps shed rainwater away from the top of the stack.
Can you fit new chimney cowls?
Yes. Cowl suitability depends on the flue and appliance use. We discuss the appropriate option as part of the quotation.
Your chimney.
Our expertise.
Tell us what needs attention.
We’ll help you work out the next step.