Expert Chimney Repairs in Liskeard, Cornwall

Most of the chimney issues we see in Cornwall start small. Over time, the mortar between your bricks or stones can wash away—a process called 'spalling'—which lets water seep into the stack. If you've noticed bits of grit in your gutters or moss growing out of the chimney side, it's likely time for some professional repointing. We also pay close attention to the lead flashing. This is the waterproof seal that sits where the chimney meets your roof tiles. If this lead cracks or pulls away, it's like leaving a window open during a downpour. Our team specialise in bespoke lead welding and fitting, ensuring that the junction stays bone-dry, even in the worst of the South West's winter storms.

Have you ever heard a strange whistling or rattling coming from your fireplace during a windy night? It could be a loose chimney pot or a failing cowl. The 'flaunching'—that sloped bed of mortar at the very top of your chimney that holds the pots in place—often cracks due to the constant freeze-thaw cycles we get here. If that mortar fails, your chimney pot becomes a real hazard in high winds. We can strip back the old, degraded mortar and apply a fresh, reinforced mix to keep everything locked down tight. We also install various cowls and bird guards, which are brilliant for keeping jackdaws from nesting in your flues and stopping rain from drenching your fireplace.

Sometimes, a simple patch-up job isn't the safest or most cost-effective route. If a chimney has been neglected for decades or has suffered serious storm damage, the internal structure can become unstable. We've handled many full chimney stack rebuilds across Liskeard, often working on heritage properties that require specific materials to match the original aesthetic. We'll carefully dismantle the unsafe section and rebuild it from the roofline up using high-quality masonry and traditional techniques. If you have a chimney that's no longer in use and is just becoming a maintenance headache, we can also discuss safe removal and tiling over the gap to give you one less thing to worry about.

One of the biggest hurdles with chimney repairs is simply seeing what’s going on up there. Traditionally, you’d need expensive scaffolding just to get a good look. We’ve changed that by using state-of-the-art drone technology. We can fly a high-resolution camera right up to your chimney stack, capturing crystal-clear images of the masonry, leadwork, and pots. It means we can show you exactly what the problem is before we even pick up a trowel. It’s safer, faster, and gives you total peace of mind that you’re only paying for work that actually needs doing. It's particularly handy for those tall, hard-to-reach chimneys on Victorian terraces or farmhouse roofs.