Repointing
Raked out and repointed in a lime or sand-cement mix to suit the brickwork, so the joints shed water instead of soaking it up.
Chimney repairs in Essex
Chimneys cause more roof leaks than any other detail. We repoint, re-flaunch, renew lead flashings and rebuild stacks across Braintree, Chelmsford, Witham and Colchester — with a drone survey first so you can see exactly what you're paying to fix.
Chimney work
What we repair on a stack
Flaunching
The mortar cap around the pots cracks first on most stacks. We cut it out and re-form it with a proper weathered fall.
Lead flashings
Code 4 and code 5 lead soakers, front aprons, stepped flashings and back gutters chased into the joint — not smeared in mortar.
Full rebuilds
Where frost has blown the brickwork or the stack is leaning, we take it down to a sound course and rebuild in matching brick.
Cowls and capping
Bird guards, anti-downdraught cowls and full capping on disused stacks — always with ventilation so the flue can breathe.
Removals
Redundant stacks taken down below roof level and the roof made good in matching tile or slate.
Guide prices
Typical Essex chimney repair prices
Ranges include access, materials and waste removal for a standard two-storey house.
| Job | Typical guide price |
|---|---|
| Re-flaunching and pot re-bedding | £350 – £700 |
| Repointing a standard stack | £500 – £1,100 |
| New lead flashings all round | £600 – £1,400 |
| Partial rebuild above roof line | £900 – £1,800 |
| Full stack rebuild | £1,800 – £3,500 |
| Stack removal and roof made good | £800 – £1,600 |
Guide ranges including VAT; scaffold or tower access is quoted separately. Your price is confirmed in writing after a free survey.
Warning signs
When a chimney needs attention
- Damp patch on the ceiling or wall beside the breast
- Crumbling mortar joints or missing pointing
- Cracked flaunching or a loose, rocking pot
- Cement fillets instead of lead where the stack meets the roof
- White salt staining on internal chimney breast plaster
- Visible lean or stepped cracking in the brickwork
Where we work
Chimney repairs across Essex
Based in Braintree and working roughly 30 miles out. Pick your town for local jobs, photos and reviews.
- Chimney repair Braintree
- Chimney repair Witham
- Chimney repair Halstead
- Chimney repair Great Dunmow
- Chimney repair Chelmsford
- Chimney repair Colchester
- Chimney repair Maldon
- Chimney repair Coggeshall
- Chimney repair Kelvedon
- Chimney repair Tiptree
- Chimney repair Sudbury
- Chimney repair Saffron Walden
- Chimney repair Bishop's Stortford
- Chimney repair Harlow
- Chimney repair Brentwood
- Chimney repair Billericay
- Chimney repair Basildon
- Chimney repair Clacton-on-Sea
- Chimney repair Chipping Ongar
- Chimney repair Hatfield Peverel
- Chimney repair Bocking
- Chimney repair Great Notley
- Chimney repair Rayne
- Chimney repair Cressing
- Chimney repair Silver End
- Chimney repair Earls Colne
- Chimney repair Sible Hedingham
- Chimney repair Feering
- Chimney repair Boreham
- Chimney repair Great Baddow
- Chimney repair Wickford
- Chimney repair Felsted
- Chimney repair Stansted Mountfitchet
More from Iron Peak
Related roofing services
Not quite what you need? These pages cover the rest of the roof — every job is priced in writing after a free survey.
- Roof leak repair EssexLeak tracing on tiles, valleys and flashings, made watertight the same week.
- Emergency roof repair EssexStorm damage and active leaks made safe same day, seven days a week.
- New roof cost EssexHonest 2026 re-roof guide prices for terraced, semi and detached houses.
- Flat roof repair EssexFelt, GRP and EPDM repairs on extensions, garages and dormers.
- EPDM flat roof EssexSeamless rubber membrane roofs with a 20-year written guarantee.
- Guttering, fascias & soffits EssexLeaking gutters repaired and full UPVC ogee systems fitted to a proper fall.
- Drone roof survey Essex4K aerial inspection and a written condition report — no scaffold needed.
Common questions
Chimney repair FAQs
- How much does chimney repointing cost in Essex?
- Repointing a standard two-storey stack usually falls between £500 and £1,100 depending on size and access. We confirm the figure in writing after a survey.
- Do you need scaffolding for chimney repairs?
- Small jobs can sometimes be done from a tower or roof ladders. Rebuilds and full repointing normally need a scaffold, and we show that cost separately rather than burying it in the rate.
- Can you find out if the chimney is causing my leak?
- Yes — a 4K drone survey shows the flaunching, pointing and flashings close up without touching the roof, and you get the photos.
- How long does a chimney rebuild take?
- Most domestic stacks are rebuilt in two to three days once access is up, weather permitting.
Free survey
Get your chimney surveyed free
We'll inspect the stack, show you the photos and give you a written price for the repair — no pressure and no call-out fee.