Chimney Repair in Eccleshall
Repointing, Flashing & Stack Repairs — Fixed Prices

Chimney Repointing

We carefully rake out failed mortar joints and repoint your chimney stack using appropriate materials for the age of your Eccleshall property. Lime mortar is used on Georgian and early Victorian chimneys to maintain breathability and prevent moisture being trapped within the brickwork — essential for the period properties found along Eccleshall High Street and in surrounding hamlets.

Flashing Repair

Deteriorated or poorly fitted lead flashing is a leading cause of chimney leaks in Eccleshall. We strip and replace failed flashing with new code-5 lead, properly stepped and dressed into the brickwork to create a lasting watertight seal at the roof-to-chimney junction — particularly important on exposed rural properties around Slindon, Cold Meece and Sugnall.

Stack Repair

From partial rebuilds of deteriorated upper courses to full structural repairs on leaning or storm-damaged stacks, we restore chimney stacks across Eccleshall to a safe, weatherproof condition. The substantial stone and brick stacks on older farmhouses in the ST21 area often require specialist attention, and all work is carried out from scaffolding with full safety compliance.

Pot Replacement

Cracked or broken chimney pots are replaced with matching or sympathetic alternatives suited to the character of your Eccleshall home. We bed each pot securely in fresh mortar and apply new flaunching to direct rainwater away from the stack — vital on the ornate decorative pots found on many period properties in the area.

Cowl Installation

Chimney cowls prevent rain, birds and debris from entering unused flues — a frequent problem in Eccleshall properties where original fireplaces have been closed off. We supply and fit a range of cowls for both active and capped chimneys throughout the ST21 area, including farmhouses and cottages in the surrounding hamlets.

Chimney Removal

Where a chimney stack is beyond economical repair or no longer needed, we carry out controlled removal down to roof level. The opening is fully weatherproofed with new tiles, lead work and internal making good to leave a clean, watertight finish.

“Our Georgian townhouse on the High Street has two chimney stacks and the mortar had been deteriorating for years. Aether repointed both stacks in lime mortar that matched the original perfectly. The attention to detail was outstanding — they clearly understood the importance of using the right materials on an older building. Very pleased with the result and will be recommending them.”

“A chimney pot blew off our farmhouse during a storm and we needed it sorted quickly before more rain came in. Called Aether and they were out the next morning. They replaced the pot, re-flaunched the top and checked the rest of the stack while they were up there. Brilliant fast response and very fair price — exactly what you need in an emergency.”

“We had persistent damp on our period cottage chimney breast and had tried several times to fix it ourselves without success. Aether came out, surveyed the chimney properly and found that both the lead flashing and the mortar joints had failed. They replaced all the flashing with new lead, fully repointed the stack and the damp has completely gone. Professional, tidy and very competitively priced.”