Chimneys are exposed the the worst ravages of the weather and can suffer from eroded mortar, crumbling brickwork and cracked pots. Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing are fully skilled in the repair and renovation of chimneys and will make your chimneys look great again.
Here are some examples of our work on the chimneys in the Oswestry and Wrexham areas:
Chimney repointing and its associated cost is something we are often asked about. There is a property at Ferrers Road, in Oswestry which has a very large chimney stack where we have recently undertaken repointing work. As you will see below, sometimes, when we look at a chimney repair we look at the whole chimney so we can ensure it will continue to last for years to come. A Safe Base for Our Workers Whilst Repointing Your Chimney As you…
Chimney pot falls down flue is quite a headline, but this is exactly what happened to our client in Oswestry. Our client has a large chimney, and over time, the top of the chimney has become rotten. The result of this damage was that the chimney pot eventually fell downwards into the chimney flue. Straightforward Chimney Repair Our first step is to safely remove all the old failing materials including the bricks around the top of the chimney and the…
A reroof required in Chirk took us to Lodgevale Park. These houses were approximately built in the 1970s therefore now some attention is needed to their roofs. In this property, a completely new roof was the right choice. This includes attention to the chimney and roofline. Complete Reroof In the case of a complete reroof, we have to remove all old materials first. In order to protect your property, we keep a close eye on the weather. Additionally, when we…
Do you want a new roof that still looks traditional? Roofing in the areas around Wrexham, Cheshire, Oswestry and Shropshire, we find that one of the concerns of many of our customers is to keep their property looking traditional. New Roof At Traditional Property Near Oswestry The whole of this roof needed replacing. That included insulation, timbers, barge boards, soffits, fascias, felt, battens and gutters. Even the chimney and chimney pot needed looking at and new lead installing. However, many…
Chimney flashing repair is at the point where the chimney meets the roof tiles. This area is often a weakness in your roof that can allow water ingress. Sometimes you do not need a whole new roof because a repair to the flashing at the base of your chimney will keep your roof watertight for years to come. Install Scaffolding Our first step is to install scaffolding. This is so that the chimney can be accessed safely and also ensures…
A dangerous chimney stack is one of the most worrying of the problems you have on your roof. One of the many frustrating things is that it can be hard to see from the ground. If you are concerned about a dangerous chimney stack it is important to get it seen by a professional as soon as possible. In this property, the chimney was beginning to lean into the roof. Therefore our client needed an urgent repair. Dangerous Chimney Stack…
As the storms of winter near, a chimney refurbishment may be an essential for your property.
What if you share a chimney with your neighbour? In some older properties, two different householders share the same chimney. If a fault appears on your side of the chimney does this mean you have to repair your neighbour’s chimney too? Absolutely not. In this example we were able to repair our customer’s side of the chimney making sure their property was protected. At no time did we do any damage to the neighbour’s chimney. We made our client’s property…
Chimney Repair, Oswestry, Shropshire This old chimney had deteriorated over the years. With the mortar and brickwork crumbling the chimney was becoming unsafe. The weatherworn pots were beginning to crack. We were able to repair the stack and pot using materials very close to the original. Our expert roofers removed all old and crumbling brickwork and pots. It is important to make sure that all completed work looks in harmony with the property we are repairing. Professional Repair They rebuilt…