Chimney Repairs in Bordon

Chimney repairs in Bordon for cracked flaunching, loose pots, spalled brickwork and leaks at the roof line. A chimney takes more weather than the rest of the roof, so it is usually the first place water finds a way in.

Where Chimney Leaks Start

Water gets in at the top through cracked flaunching, through open joints in the brickwork, or at the roof line where the flashing has failed. Sometimes all three. A damp patch on the chimney breast is the sign inside. We check the whole stack rather than the obvious crack.

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Pots, Flaunching and Caps

Flaunching is the sloped mortar that holds the pots and throws water off the top of the stack. It cracks with age and frost. We cut it back and re-form it, reset or replace pots that have worked loose, and fit a cap where the flue is no longer used.

Spalled and Crumbling Brickwork

When bricks hold water and then freeze, the faces blow off. This is called spalling and it gets worse each winter. Single damaged bricks can be cut out and replaced. Where a whole course has gone, that section needs rebuilding, and we will tell you which stage yours is at.

About us

Chimney repairs have been steady work for HK Roof Care across 15 years around Bordon. Most calls start with damp appearing on a chimney breast upstairs. We look at the stack, the flaunching and the flashing together, because fixing one and leaving another rarely stops the leak for long.

  • 15 years working on roofs in Hampshire

  • Emergency call outs 24 hours a day

  • Free quotes with a clear price up front

  • Roofs, chimneys and gutters by one team

  • Based in Bordon, covering the villages nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there damp on my bedroom wall in Bordon?

If the damp is on or near the chimney breast, water is likely entering at the stack. Cracked flaunching, open mortar joints and failed flashing are the usual causes. The water soaks into the brickwork and tracks down inside. Fixing the top of the chimney normally clears it, though the wall takes time to dry.

Do chimney repairs need scaffolding?

Most do. Working on a stack means being above the roof line, and a ladder alone is not safe or stable enough for anything beyond a quick look. Scaffolding or a tower is included in the price we quote, so there is no extra charge added later.

Can you repair a chimney I no longer use?

Yes, and unused chimneys still need keeping weathertight. They often get ignored until damp shows inside. We can repair the stack and fit a cowl to keep rain and birds out while still letting the flue breathe, or discuss taking it down if you would rather not keep it.

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