Chimney repairs in Cork

What we do

• Repointing weathered mortar joints in the stack
• Rebuilding stacks that are leaning, cracked or open at the joints
• New lead flashing, soakers, back gutters and apron details
• Chimney capping, cowls, pots and bird guards
• Full removal and roof make-good where a chimney is no longer used
• Flaunching renewed around the pots

Why chimneys leak

Water gets into a stack in three places: through open mortar joints, down through cracked flaunching around the pots, and — most often — under failed lead where the stack meets the roof. Cement fillets in place of proper lead are the usual culprit in Cork; they crack the first hard winter and then feed water straight into the roof.

Repair, cap or remove

If the fireplace is still in use, the stack needs to stay weathertight and ventilated, so repointing and new leadwork is the answer. If the chimney is redundant, capping it with a vented cap stops the water without trapping moisture inside. If it is in poor condition and unused, taking it down and making the roof good is often the cheapest long-term option. We will tell you honestly which of the three your chimney is.

Common questions