Repointing, lead flashings, pot replacement. NHL lime mortar for stone and limestone properties as standard. Covering Southdown and surrounding BA2 area.
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.
Southdown's post-war housing has standard dense brick chimneys throughout — flexible cement mortar for all repointing work. The most common repair call is flaunching failure at the pot base and step flashing pull-away on south-facing elevations. The elevated plateau position accelerates mortar carbonation compared with sheltered valley locations — full repointing frequency on exposed Southdown stacks is approximately 20 to 30 years. Free assessment, written quote, no call-out fee.
Post-war concrete interlocking tile estate housing from 1950 to 1985.
Ridge tile mortar failure on post-war concrete tile. Elevated plateau position accelerates carbonation. Flat roof deterioration on rear extensions.
Free physical assessment within 2 to 4 working days. Written fixed-price quote before any work starts. Work by our own team — no subcontractors. Written 10-year workmanship guarantee on completion. No call-out fee on any visit.
For chimney repairs in Southdown call 0122 528 7924. Free assessment, no call-out fee.
“Chimney Repairs completed on our post-war concrete interlocking tile estate housing from 1950 to 1985 property. Free assessment, written quote, no surprises. Excellent work.”
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Free assessment within 2 to 4 working days. All four faces of the stack inspected — not just the accessible front elevation. Mortar specification confirmed in writing before any mixing. Lead flashing and soaker condition assessed at the same visit. Written fixed-price quote before work starts. 10-year workmanship guarantee. For listed properties, mortar specification documentation provided for conservation files. No call-out fee on the assessment visit.
For all roofing work across Bath and surrounding areas call 0122 528 7924. Free assessments within 2 to 5 working days. Emergency attendance within 60 to 90 minutes from our Bath base. All work carried out by our own team — no subcontractors. Written fixed-price quote before any work starts. 10-year workmanship guarantee on all repair and replacement work. GRP flat roofing carries a 25-year manufacturer warranty. No call-out fee on any visit, any time, any day of the week. NFRC registered and fully insured.
We cover Bath and all surrounding areas — the full BA1, BA2, BA3, BS31, BA11, BA14, BA15, SN12, SN13 and SN14 postcode areas. Our team carries appropriate materials for all Bath-area property types on every vehicle: matching Welsh slate for Victorian terrace repairs, concrete interlocking tile profiles for post-war estate housing, Code 4 and 5 lead for flashings and valleys, NHL 2 lime mortar for Bath stone and limestone properties, and flexible cement for post-war brick. Free assessment on 0122 528 7924.
The post-war estate housing is almost entirely concrete interlocking tile from 1950 to 1985 — a uniform stock at a uniform maintenance horizon. Ridge mortar has carbonated for 40 to 75 years and is in various stages of failure across the estate. The elevated plateau position accelerates carbonation on south and west-facing ridges compared with valley-floor properties. Most Southdown repair calls are concrete tile ridge issues — we carry matching profiles for same-visit repair.
15 to 20 minutes from our Bath base. Free assessment within 2 to 4 working days. Emergency attendance within 90 minutes. All work carried out by our own team — no subcontractors. Written fixed-price quote before any work starts. 10-year workmanship guarantee on all repair and replacement work. No call-out fee on any visit. Free assessment for all chimney repairs work in Southdown — call 0122 528 7924.
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.
Post-war and modern housing with easy roof access. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on streets like The Hollow, Roundhill Park, Sladebrook Road 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 BA1, BA2 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. Southdown's height gives it more wind exposure than the valley.
Free assessment for all chimney repairs work in Southdown. Written fixed price before work starts. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange.
Yes. We cover Southdown and the surrounding BA2 area. No additional call-out charges. Free assessment.
No. We never charge a call-out fee. You pay only for work carried out, quoted in writing before we start.
Yes. We cover Southdown 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time.
Typically within 60 to 90 minutes from our Bath base. Call 0122 528 7924 to confirm.
We carry Welsh slate, concrete tile profiles, clay tile, Code 4 and Code 5 lead, lime mortar and flexible cement on all vehicles. The majority of Southdown repair calls are resolved in a single visit.
Yes. All surveys in Southdown are free and no-obligation. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange within 2 to 4 working days.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Free assessment and written quote before any work starts.
0122 528 7924