CHIMNEY REBUILDS AND RESTORATIONS
Minor chimney problems can be kept from developing into more serious and costly issues with timely maintenance and repairs. Structural damage or water damage to surrounding areas can be avoided by promptly identifying and fixing minor fractures or broken parts.
Having a chimney that works effectively can lower your energy costs. Insufficiently sealed chimneys may result in drafts or air leaks, which may increase the workload and energy consumption of your heating system. Long-term energy efficiency and cost savings can be achieved by doing repairs including repointing, repairing flashing damage, caulking brickwork, or replacing deteriorated chimney crowns.
Your chimney's lifespan can be increased with prompt repairs and routine maintenance. You can stop additional damage and make sure your chimney lasts for many years by taking care of problems as soon as they arise. By doing this, you save the costs of premature chimney replacement as well as the related labor and material expenditures.
IMPORTANCE OF CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE:
We provide professional chimney restorations and complete rebuilds to all of our service locations including Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, London, Greater London and Buckinghamshire ensuring quality craftsmanship and lasting results.
SIGNS OF CHIMNEY WORKS BEING REQUIRED
A partial or full chimney rebuild is required if you ever notice masonry debris surrounding a chimney, which indicates spalling. The bricks will keep deteriorating if the damaged ones are not removed. The chimney structure will eventually start to sag and may even fall apart.
Shaling flue tiles: The liner is weakened and requires rapid repair if thin pieces of chimney tile fall into the fireplace.
Efflorescence: While this white discoloration on the bricks can be removed, it indicates a more serious issue that needs to be fixed.
RE POINT OR RE BUILD?
Minor masonry repairs that usually only affect a small section of the chimney are the ideal candidates for chimney repointing. A partial or total rebuild may be required to maintain the structural integrity of the chimney when several parts require masonry repair.
A rebuild is almost always beneficial for older chimneys constructed with outdated materials as they might not fulfill modern safety standards.
Rebuilding offers an improved long-term option because chimneys exposed to severe weather are more likely to sustain significant damage.
Condition of Chimney Crown and Cap: Internal deterioration could require a rebuild if crowns and caps are severely damaged or missing.
