Chimney Repointing in Bordon

Chimney repointing in Bordon replaces the mortar that has washed out of the joints over the years. Open joints let driven rain straight into the brickwork, and that is where damp on the chimney breast usually begins.

Why Chimney Mortar Goes First

A stack is exposed on all four sides and gets no shelter from the roof. Rain, wind and frost work on the joints year after year. Mortar that is still fine on your house walls can be washed back by a finger's depth on the chimney, and that is enough to let water in.

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Raking Out and Repointing

We rake the old mortar out to a proper depth rather than smearing new over the top, which never holds. The joints are brushed clean and damped down, then filled and finished to match the rest of the stack. Done properly it lasts decades, not a couple of winters.

Getting the Mortar Mix Right

The mix matters. Mortar that is too strong is harder than the brick, so the brick face takes the strain and blows off instead. On older soft brick we use a weaker, more forgiving mix. We match the mix to the age and type of brickwork on your chimney.

About us

Repointing is one of the most common chimney jobs we take on around Bordon, and it has been part of HK Roof Care for 15 years. Getting to a stack that has been left too long usually means rebuilding instead, so we are honest with people about which stage a chimney has reached.

  • 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

How do I know if my chimney needs repointing?

Look up at the stack on a clear day. If the joints are recessed and crumbly, if you can see gaps, or if sand and grit gather on the roof below, the pointing has gone. Damp appearing on the chimney breast inside is the other common sign that water is already getting through.

How long does chimney repointing take in Bordon?

A standard house stack is usually a day's work once access is in place, sometimes two if all four sides need doing and the old mortar is stubborn. Mortar needs reasonably dry weather to cure, so we may move a booking if heavy rain is forecast.

Is repointing enough or does my chimney need rebuilding?

Repointing works while the bricks themselves are sound. If brick faces have blown off, the stack leans, or the mortar has gone so far that courses are loose, rebuilding is the safer answer. We check the brickwork closely and tell you honestly which one your chimney needs.

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