Chimney Repairs in Inverness
Chimney stacks repaired, repointed and rebuilt
Chimney stacks take the full force of Highland wind and rain, and a tired stack is one of the most common causes of damp in upstairs rooms and lofts. Thistle Roofing repairs chimneys across Inverness and the surrounding area, from granite and stone stacks on traditional houses to brick and rendered stacks on newer homes.
Most chimney work comes down to a few things: mortar joints that have weathered away and need repointing, flaunching around the pots that has cracked, and flashings where the stack meets the roof that have lifted or split. We also repair or replace chimney caps, crowns and liners, and rebuild stacks that are too far gone to repair.
We look at the stack, explain what it needs and give you a free, no-obligation quote. All of our chimney work is guaranteed.
- Repointing and flaunching
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- All work guaranteed
Signs your chimney needs attention
A chimney problem can do a lot of damage before it shows inside. Look out for these.
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Damp on chimney breasts
Damp patches on the walls around a chimney breast, upstairs or in the loft, often mean water is getting into the stack.
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Crumbling mortar joints
Gaps and soft, sandy mortar between the stones or bricks let rain soak into the stack.
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Cracked flaunching
The mortar around the pots sheds water off the top of the stack. Once it cracks, water runs straight in.
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Lifted or split flashings
Where the stack meets the roof, flashings that have lifted or split are a common leak point.
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A leaning stack
A stack that leans or has loose stones or bricks needs looking at quickly, before it gets worse.
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Debris on the roof
Bits of mortar, render or pot on the roof or in the gutter are an early sign the stack is wearing.
How a chimney repair works
Your quote sets out exactly what your chimney needs. A typical repair runs like this.
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A look at the stack and a free quote
We look at the stack, pots, flaunching and flashings and tell you what needs doing.
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Safe access
Chimney work is done from a safe working platform, usually a scaffold or a tower.
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Rake out and repoint
Weathered mortar is raked out and the joints are repointed.
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Pots and flaunching
Pots are re-set or replaced and new flaunching is formed to throw water clear.
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Flashings
Flashings where the stack meets the roof are re-dressed or renewed for a watertight joint.
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Checked and cleared
We check the finished stack and the roof around it, and clear away before we go.
Damp around the chimney?
Tell us what you have noticed and we will look at the stack and price the repair for free.
Chimney and slating work from our team
Recent chimney and roof work. Tap a photo to flick through it, or open the project.
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Granite chimney stacks repointed
Two granite chimney stacks repointed, with fresh mortar flaunching formed around the pots to throw rainwater clear of the joints.
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Bungalow re-tiled with a dry ridge
A detached bungalow re-covered in grey interlocking concrete tiles, with every ridge tile clipped and screwed down instead of bedded in mortar.
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Bungalow re-roof, seen from the air
Drone photos of a full re-roof on an L-shaped bungalow, from the old tiles through stripping and new membrane to the new tiles going on.
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Re-roof on a period house
A large period house with a pillared porch, stripped and covered in new breathable membrane, with materials lifted up to the scaffold by telehandler.
Chimney repair questions
What people in Inverness ask us about chimneys. If yours is not here, give us a call.
Talk to a roofer
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5:30pm. Request a callback any time.
Request a Callback 01463 641482Why is there damp around my chimney breast?
Usually because water is getting into the stack through worn mortar, cracked flaunching or failed flashings. A missing or damaged cap can let rain straight down the flue too. We find which it is and repair it.
What is chimney repointing?
Raking out the weathered mortar between the stones or bricks and filling the joints with fresh mortar. It keeps water out of the stack and holds it together.
Can you rebuild a chimney stack?
Yes. If a stack is badly damaged or unstable, we can take it down and rebuild it.
Do you repair chimney flashings?
Yes. Flashings where the chimney meets the roof are one of the most common leak points. We re-dress or replace them so the joint is watertight.
Do you repair chimney caps and liners?
Yes. We repair or replace chimney caps, crowns and liners as part of our chimney work.
How much does a chimney repair cost?
It depends on the size and condition of the stack, the work needed and the access. We give you a free quote after looking at it.
Is your chimney work guaranteed?
Yes, all of our work is guaranteed. We explain what the guarantee covers when we quote.
Other roofing services
Roof needs work too? We look after every other part of it as well.
Need a chimney repaired?
Call us, or tell us about the roof and we will ring you back. We are open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5:30pm.
