Chimney Rebuilding in Alton

Chimney rebuilding in Alton for stacks that have gone past repointing, where the brickwork is loose, leaning or badly weathered. We take the stack down to sound brick and rebuild it, then flash and cap it.

When a Chimney Needs Rebuilding

If the stack leans, the bricks have started to break up, or the mortar has washed out across most of the joints, repointing will not hold. A leaning stack is also a safety issue in high winds. We inspect it and tell you straight which it needs.

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How a Chimney Rebuild Is Done

We take the stack down brick by brick to a level where the work is sound, saving what bricks we can. It goes back up on a fresh bed, with new flaunching at the top, new flashing where it meets the roof and the pot rebedded or replaced.

Partial Rebuilds and Taking a Stack Down

Sometimes only the section above the roof line needs rebuilding, which keeps the cost down. If the chimney is not used and is causing more trouble than it is worth, taking it down below the roof and tiling over is another option we can price.

About us

Chimney rebuilding is skilled work that sits between roofing and bricklaying, and Prestige Roofing does both. In over 10 years around Alton we have rebuilt stacks on terraced, semi detached and detached homes. We check the chimney free of charge and photograph it, so you can see what we are seeing.

  • Free quotations and free roof checks

  • Over 10 years roofing in Alton

  • Same day response to your call

  • 24 hour emergency callouts for leaks

  • Open 7am to 7pm, seven days a week

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my chimney is leaning?

Stand back from the house and look at the stack against a vertical line, like the corner of the building. A lean is often caused by one side weathering faster than the other. If you can see it from the ground, get it looked at.

Can you rebuild a chimney in winter?

Yes, as long as there is no frost while the mortar sets. We plan the work around the forecast. Rain is less of a problem because the stack can be sheeted, but freezing conditions mean we wait rather than risk weak mortar.

Will I need the chimney relined?

Only if it is still in use for a fire or a stove. A rebuilt stack on a working flue often needs a new liner to meet current standards. If the chimney is unused and being capped, no lining is needed.

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