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.
Damp staining on the chimney breast inside the house
Crumbling or missing mortar in the stack
A leak in the ceiling near the chimney
Loose or leaning pots
Vegetation growing from the stonework
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.
Chimney lead weatherproofing: flashing, apron and back gutter
Chimney Repairs in Lansdown
Chimney Repairs Lansdown
Lansdown has a high chimney density from the Georgian and Regency terraces along the crescent ridge. Chimney repointing in lime mortar, lead saddle and step flashing maintenance, and pot replacement are all regular jobs. All listed building work is documented.
We cover Lansdown as part of our core Bath service area with no additional call-out charges. All work is carried out by our own team — no subcontractors. Free assessment, honest quote before any work starts.
Chimney Repairs on Lansdown Listed Properties
Lansdown has one of the highest chimney densities in Bath from the Georgian crescent terraces. All work uses lime mortar. Lead saddle and step flashing maintenance is a regular requirement on the exposed crescent faces. All listed building work is documented.
For chimney repairs in Lansdown call 0122 528 7924. Free assessment, no call-out fee.
Chimney Repairs on Lansdown
Maintaining Lansdown's Georgian Chimney Stacks
The Tallest Chimneys in Bath
The chimney stacks on Lansdown's Georgian crescents are among the tallest in any Bath residential area — built to provide draught for multiple open fires on several floors. Height means two things for maintenance: more access complexity (most Lansdown chimney work requires scaffold to the full chimney height rather than ladder access) and more wind exposure at the stack top. The flaunching around chimney pots on exposed Lansdown stacks weathers faster than on protected valley-floor chimneys.
Lead Saddle and Step Flashing on Lansdown
The lead saddle that weathers the junction between a Lansdown chimney stack and the roof slope is subject to higher wind loading than equivalent saddles in sheltered locations. We specify Code 5 lead and stainless steel fixings for all Lansdown saddle installations — standard Code 4 lead with copper clips is adequate in sheltered locations but undersized for Lansdown's wind exposure. Step flashings are dressed to the same standard.
The Lime Mortar Requirement
Lansdown's Georgian chimney stacks use Bath oolitic limestone that requires NHL 2 lime mortar for all repointing. No cement mortar is used on any Lansdown stone property by our team. The lime mortar is mixed to the correct aggregate ratio and colour for each stack — Lansdown Bath stone varies in colour from cream to honey depending on which local quarry supplied the original construction, and we match accordingly.
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Pricing and Process
What to Expect from Chimney Repairs
How We Price Chimney Work
Chimney repair pricing is driven by three variables: height (which determines scaffold or access equipment cost), extent of mortar failure (how many courses need repointing), and lead specification (whether step flashings, back gutters, or saddles need replacement alongside the masonry work). We always inspect the full chimney — all four faces, not just the accessible street-facing side — before providing a quote. Work found on the less visible faces is included in the original quote, not added as a surprise on completion.
Mortar Matching on Period Properties
One of the most visible quality differentials between chimney repointing contractors is mortar colour matching. Lime mortar comes in a range from near-white to warm buff depending on the aggregate used, and Bath stone properties in particular show mismatched pointing very clearly. We carry iron oxide pigments and a range of aggregates to match the existing mortar colour as closely as possible. For listed buildings where the planning authority may inspect the completed work, we prepare a sample panel for approval before committing to the full stack.
After the Repoint — What to Check
A correctly completed chimney repoint should show no mortar smearing on the face of the brickwork or stonework, clean raked joints at a consistent depth, and a struck profile that matches the original. Flashings at the base should be dressed tight to the masonry with no visible gaps. Flaunching around pots should be smooth with no cracking. If you notice any of these issues after a repointing job, call the contractor back before the mortar has fully cured — remedial work on fresh lime mortar is straightforward; remedial work on hardened mortar requires breaking out and starting again.
The process
How a Lansdown Chimney Repairs Job Runs
1. Four-face survey
We inspect every face of the stack — the weather-facing sides erode faster than the one you see — and photograph the faults.
2. Written quote
We quote the repointing, flashing, flaunching or rebuild needed, using lime mortar for Bath's soft stone, at a fixed price.
3. Scheduling & access
We book the work and arrange the tower or scaffold access a stack needs for safe standing time.
4. The work
We rake out failed mortar, repoint in matched NHL lime, renew lead flashing and flaunching, and re-bed pots as needed.
5. Cleanup & sign-off
We clear debris, leave the stack weathertight, and hand over your guarantee.
Timescales
Job Durations at a Glance
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.
Access
Getting Safely onto Lansdown Roofs
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.
Elevated Georgian crescents and villas exposed to weather, with scaffold on tall frontages. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on streets like Lansdown Road, Sion Hill, Camden Crescent where space is tight.
How many faces of the stack have failed (weather sides worst)
Access height and scaffold vs tower for safe standing time
Whether pots, flaunching and flashing all need renewal
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 BA1, BA2 and surrounding postcodes.
Guarantee
Your Guarantee, Explained
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.
Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Good to know
What It Is Like While We Work
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. High on Lansdown, roofs here catch far more wind than the valley floor.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Free assessment provided for all chimney repairs work in Lansdown. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange. Prices depend on scope and access.
Yes. We cover Lansdown and all of BA1 for chimney repairs. No call-out fee, free assessment.
No. We never charge a call-out fee. You pay only for work carried out, quoted before we start.
Yes. We cover Lansdown and surrounding Bath areas 24 hours a day. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time.
Georgian crescents, box gutters, lead parapet work, elevated exposure, listed buildings. We work with all these material types and carry the most common repair materials on all vehicles.
Yes. All assessments and surveys are free and no-obligation. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange.
Lansdown is within Bath's city area and we can usually attend within 1 to 3 hours for emergencies. Planned work is scheduled to your convenience. Call 0122 528 7924 to confirm.
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