Chimney Repair in Stafford
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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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.

“We had the mortar crumbling badly on our Victorian chimney in Baswich — several joints had receded so far you could fit a finger in. Aether came out, surveyed the stack and repointed the entire thing in a day and a half. They matched the mortar colour perfectly to the original lime mix which was really important to us on a period property. Excellent attention to detail and the price was exactly as quoted.”

“A chimney pot came off during a storm and smashed on the path — I was worried about the exposed flue letting rain in. Called Aether and they were out in Rising Brook within a few hours to make it safe and cover the opening. They came back the following week to fit a new pot and re-do the flaunching. Really fast emergency response with no call-out charge and the final price matched the quote exactly.”

“We’d had persistent damp on the bedroom chimney breast for years — two other roofers said it was condensation. Aether diagnosed it straight away as failed lead flashing and eroded mortar joints letting rain soak through the stack. They repointed the chimney and fitted new lead flashings all round. The damp has completely gone. Honest, knowledgeable and fairly priced — would recommend to anyone in Stafford.”