Chimney Repairs covering Chippenham and the SN14 area. Free assessment, no call-out fee. Victorian railway-era terraces, post-war Redlands estate, modern Pewsham develop.
Chimney trouble shows as damp on the breast inside, crumbling mortar, or a leak where the stack meets the roof. On Bath's soft stone stacks, eroded lime pointing and failed lead are the usual causes.
When it is not the answer: If only the flaunching or a length of flashing has failed, you don't need a full rebuild — a targeted lime repair is far cheaper and keeps the original stack. Read the full guide.
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We inspect the full chimney stack on every job — all four faces, not just the accessible street elevation. North-facing and rear faces frequently show more advanced mortar deterioration than the visible front. The written quote covers the full stack, not just what was visible from the ground.
Masonry type determines mortar specification. Bath stone and Doulting stone require NHL 2 lime mortar. Wiltshire limestone requires NHL 2 or 3.5. Traditional brick uses lime or flexible cement depending on age and condition. Post-war dense brick uses flexible cement. We confirm the masonry type before any mortar is mixed on every job.
Chimney repointing on a standard stack costs 250 to 650 pounds depending on height and extent. Lead flashing repair costs 250 to 750 pounds. All work is quoted in writing before starting. 10-year workmanship guarantee on completion.
We cover all of Chippenham and the surrounding SN14 area from our Bath base approximately 13 miles away. Free assessments within 3 to 5 working days. Emergency within 90 minutes to 2 hours. Written quote before work starts. 10-year guarantee. No call-out fee.
Chippenham's Foghamshire and Lowden Victorian terraces have Welsh slate from the 1860 to 1910 period — nail sickness is progressive across much of this stock. The Redlands estate post-war housing has concrete tile now 50 to 70 years old. The Avon valley humidity drives above-average moss growth across all Chippenham housing. We carry materials for all housing eras on every SN14 vehicle.
Chippenham's Wiltshire limestone conservation area properties along the town centre streets require NHL 2 or 3.5 lime mortar for all chimney repointing — the specific grade depends on the stone hardness, which varies across the Wiltshire limestone band. The Victorian brick terraces in Foghamshire use lime or flexible cement depending on the brick hardness and original mortar specification. The post-war Redlands estate housing uses flexible cement throughout. We confirm the masonry type and mortar specification in writing on every Chippenham chimney survey before any mixing or application begins.
Chippenham's town centre Wiltshire limestone conservation area properties require NHL 2 to 3.5 lime mortar. The Foghamshire Victorian brick terraces use lime or flexible cement depending on brick hardness and original specification. The Redlands estate post-war housing uses flexible cement. The Avon valley humidity has accelerated mortar carbonation on exposed Chippenham chimney faces — north-facing stacks in the valley floor location show more advanced deterioration than sheltered stacks of equivalent age. We carry all mortar types and provide written specifications on every SN14 survey.
Chippenham's Foghamshire and Lowden Victorian Welsh slate terraces from the 1860 to 1910 period, Redlands estate post-war concrete tile housing, and Avon valley humidity conditions. Free assessment — no call-out fee. Call 0122 528 7924.
Free surveys in Chippenham are typically scheduled within 3 to 5 working days. The survey covers the full roof from physical access, loft timber inspection, all lead and chimney condition. For Foghamshire and Lowden Victorian terraces, the survey includes a nail sickness percentage assessment — the Avon valley humidity has accelerated soaker corrosion on many of these properties and the survey identifies both the slate condition and the soaker condition beneath.
Roof repair costs in Chippenham range from £100 to £200 for single tile or slate, £250 to £500 for ridge re-bedding, and £200 to £600 for lead valley work. For Foghamshire Victorian terraces where nail sickness is advanced, the survey will indicate whether repair remains economically viable or whether a re-slating plan represents better long-term value. All costs confirmed in writing before work starts. No call-out fee.
All Chippenham roofing work carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. GRP flat roofing carries a 25-year manufacturer warranty. Conservation area material specifications are documented for planning files where required.
Every chimney survey inspects all four faces of the stack — not just the accessible street elevation. North-facing and rear faces consistently show more advanced deterioration than the visible front face on Bath-area properties. The survey covers: mortar joint condition on all faces; lead flashing condition at the base; flaunching condition around the pot bases; pot integrity; any structural movement at the stack base visible from the roof surface; and the condition of the back gutter or saddle behind the stack if present. The written quote covers all faces, not just the visible one.
For all roofing work in Chippenham and the SN14 area, call 0122 528 7924. We cover the full SN14 postcode including Foghamshire, Lowden, Redlands estate, Pewsham, Hardenhuish, and all surrounding north Wiltshire villages. Free assessment within 3 to 5 working days. Emergency attendance 24 hours — response approximately 90 minutes from Bath via the A4. Matching Welsh slate for Foghamshire Victorian terrace repairs. Standard Redlands estate concrete tile profiles for same-visit ridge repairs. Avon valley humidity assessment included on all Chippenham flat roof surveys. No call-out fee. Written quote before work starts. 10-year guarantee.
We inspect every face of the stack — the weather-facing sides erode faster than the one you see — and photograph the faults.
We quote the repointing, flashing, flaunching or rebuild needed, using lime mortar for Bath's soft stone, at a fixed price.
We book the work and arrange the tower or scaffold access a stack needs for safe standing time.
We rake out failed mortar, repoint in matched NHL lime, renew lead flashing and flaunching, and re-bed pots as needed.
We clear debris, leave the stack weathertight, and hand over your guarantee.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Re-flaunching / re-bed pots | Half a day |
| Lead flashing renewal | Half to full day |
| Stack repointing (lime) | 1–2 days |
| Partial stack rebuild | 2–3 days |
| Full stack rebuild | 3–5 days |
Lime mortar needs frost-free conditions to cure properly, so we schedule stack work around cold snaps in winter.
Chimney work almost always needs a tower or scaffold for safe standing time at the ridge — itemised in your quote, never a hidden extra. Scaffold is specified for: nearly all stack work — safe access to the ridge is essential and always specified - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Chippenham mixes a historic core of tight streets with modern estates; access ranges from scaffold on old terraces to easy tower work on newer stock. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Wiltshire Council; allow a few working days on streets like The Shambles, St Mary Street, Market Place where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-flaunching / re-bed pots | £150–£350 | Per stack |
| Lead flashing renewal | £250–£600 | Stack-to-roof junction |
| Stack repointing (lime) | £350–£850 | Four faces, NHL lime |
| Partial stack rebuild | £800–£2,000 | From roofline up |
| Full stack rebuild | £1,800–£4,000+ | Incl. scaffold |
Worked example: Repointing all four faces of a soft-stone stack in lime plus renewing the lead flashing on a Widcombe hillside terrace: around £900 including tower access.
No deposit on smaller chimney repairs. Staged payment on rebuilds, balance on completion — nothing before materials are on site. VAT included.
Covering SN14, SN15 and surrounding postcodes.
Chimney workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years, extending to rebuilds and full repointing; because we use correct NHL lime, the work lasts rather than damaging the stone as cement does.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Stack work means access equipment up for a few days and some mess at the base — we sheet and protect below, and clear everything on completion. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Lime pointing waits for frost-free weather to cure; we won't point a stack into a cold snap and risk the mortar failing. Chippenham sits on the Avon flood plain, where low-lying damp affects north-facing and shaded roofs.
Free assessment for all chimney repairs in Chippenham. Written fixed price before work starts. Call 0122 528 7924.
Yes. Chippenham and the full SN14 area. No additional call-out charges.
No. Never. You pay only for work carried out, quoted in writing before we start.
Yes. We cover Chippenham 24 hours a day. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time.
Victorian railway-era terraces, post-war Redlands estate, modern Pewsham development. See the local context section above for specific repair implications.
Typically 90 minutes to 2 hours from our Bath base. Call 0122 528 7924 to confirm.
Yes. All surveys free, no obligation. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange.