Stack & masonry
Brickwork and pointing can deteriorate and expose the stack to weather.
CHIMNEY REPAIRS
Where roofing
meets masonry.
Chimney stacks create several vulnerable roof junctions in one place. Repairs can involve the masonry, pointing, flashing or the weatherproof detail where the stack meets the roof.
ROOF / FLASHING / MASONRY
THE JUNCTION IS THE JOB
Several materials. One weatherproof detail.
Lead / flashing detail
Flashings and roof junctions need to direct water around the chimney rather than behind the covering.
Adjacent tiles or slates
The roof covering around the stack also needs to remain correctly seated and weatherproof.
COMMON REASONS TO INVESTIGATE
Water around a chimney can come from more than one place.
01Internal damp or staining near the chimney breast02Visible failed or lifted flashing03Deteriorated pointing or masonry04Loose or damaged roof coverings around the stack05Storm-related damage at roof level
ASSESS BEFORE ASSUMING
The visible damp mark does not automatically identify the failed detail.
Skylight can inspect the surrounding roof and chimney junction, explain the likely route of failure and quote the repair work required.
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Chimney, pointing and flashing repairs where the roof meets the stack.
Chimney leaks are often roof-junction problems as much as masonry problems. Skylight carries out chimney repair enquiries across Leeds and West Yorkshire involving deteriorated pointing, chimney stack masonry, damaged or lifted lead and flashing details, and roof coverings immediately around the stack.
Water staining near a chimney breast does not automatically prove which detail has failed. Rain can enter around flashing, damaged pointing, adjacent tiles or slates, or another weatherproof junction and then travel before it becomes visible internally. The repair should follow an assessment of the chimney and the surrounding roof area.
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CHIMNEY REPAIR FAQ
Understanding leaks and defects around a chimney stack.
Does a damp chimney breast always mean the flashing has failed?
No. Flashing is one possible route, but masonry, pointing and the adjacent roof covering can also contribute. The roof and chimney junction should be assessed together.
Do you carry out chimney repointing?
Chimney masonry and pointing are within the chimney repair scope where they form part of the required repair work.
Can you repair lead or flashing around a chimney?
Yes. Weatherproof flashing details around chimney stacks are a common part of investigating and repairing roof leaks.
Do you cover chimney repairs across West Yorkshire?
Yes. Chimney repair enquiries are welcomed across Leeds and West Yorkshire.