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

Chimney Repointing

We remove deteriorated mortar and repoint chimney stacks using lime or cement mortar matched to the original. Essential for Kidsgrove properties where decades of weather exposure have eroded joints, allowing water penetration into the stack and chimney breast below.

Chimney Flashing Repair

Lead flashing around the chimney base is one of the most common sources of roof leaks. We strip failed flashings and install new code-5 lead stepped and back-gutter flashings, properly dressed into raked-out mortar joints for a watertight seal.

Chimney Stack Repair

We repair cracked, spalling and frost-damaged chimney bricks, rebuild corbelling and replace damaged sections of stack. Scaffolding is erected safely and all work is carried out by our own experienced team.

Chimney Pot Replacement

Cracked, loose or missing chimney pots are a common issue on Kidsgrove properties. We supply and fit new clay or decorative pots, bed them on a fresh flaunching mortar and ensure they are secure against wind uplift.

Chimney Cowl Installation

Chimney cowls prevent rain, birds and debris from entering unused flues while maintaining ventilation. We fit a range of cowl types including anti-downdraught, bird guard and rain caps to suit your requirements.

Chimney Removal

Where chimneys are no longer needed — particularly on properties converting to gas or electric heating — we safely remove chimney stacks down to roof level, weatherproof the opening and make good the roof tiles and internal breast.

“Had our mining-era chimney fully repointed by Aether. The mortar was crumbling badly and we’d been putting it off for years. They matched the lime mortar perfectly to the original colour — you can barely tell which joints are new. Very tidy team, scaffolding up and down in no time. Really pleased with the result and the price was exactly as quoted.”

“We lost a chimney pot during high winds up here on Mow Cop — it smashed on the driveway and left the flue completely open to the rain. Called Aether and they came out the next morning as an emergency. New pot fitted, flaunching redone and a cowl added to the second pot as a precaution. Fast response and very fair price for an emergency job.”

“We had persistent damp on the chimney breast in our front bedroom for over a year. Aether surveyed it for free and found the lead flashing had failed and the pointing was shot. They replaced all the flashing with new code-5 lead and repointed the full stack. The damp has completely gone now — wish we had called them sooner. Excellent workmanship.”