Chimney Repairs in Henley-on-Thames
Period, riverside and hillside chimneys repaired with care across Henley-on-Thames, with repointing, new flaunching and new leadwork, and a FREE, no-obligation quotation.
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Chimney Repointing & Leadwork in Henley-on-Thames
Some of the oldest chimneys we work on are in Henley. In the historic town centre, Georgian and Victorian houses have brick stacks that have stood for well over a century, some with decorative tops and clusters of old pots, and on the roads climbing into the Chilterns there are larger homes with tall stacks of their own. Damp air off the river and the shade of the beech woods keep that brickwork wet, so pointing, flaunching and old lead all wear out in time. We are about 9 miles away in Wokingham and repair chimneys across RG9.
On an old stack we take care to look at how it was built before any repair is priced, and the whole chimney is checked so the real cause of a leak is found. Worn joints are raked out and repointed, cracked flaunching is renewed, and new lead is dressed in and fixed into the brickwork where the old has given up.
If water is getting in through the old tiles rather than the chimney, our Henley roof repairs page explains that work, and for a roof beyond repair, see our Henley new roofs page. Our Roofers in Henley-on-Thames page covers the rest.
- Leaks Stopped at Source
- Sound Mortar Joints
- Weathertight Flashings
- Flues Kept Dry
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Chimney Repointing & Flaunching in Henley-on-Thames
On an old Henley chimney, the mortar has had generations to weather, and the joints near the top are often the first to empty. Repointing rakes out the loose material and refills each joint, so rain runs off the brickwork rather than soaking in, and the stack keeps its strength.
The flaunching on a period stack can be holding several old pots, and when it cracks those pots can work loose. It is renewed where it has failed, with each pot bedded back down, so water cannot get into the top of the stack.
- Loose Mortar Raked Out
- Joints Repointed
- Flaunching Renewed
- Pots Bedded Firm
Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
Damp Near the Chimney
Staining on a chimney breast in an older Henley house after rain is often the first sign of a problem above.
Crumbling Mortar
Joints that have washed out near the top of the stack let water into the brickwork.
Lifted Lead Flashing
Very old lead on period roofs splits and creeps, opening the joint with the tiles.
Cracked Flaunching
A loose or leaning pot usually means the flaunching around it has broken up.
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Chimney Repair Work We Carry Out
When we repair a chimney on a Henley home, the work can include the following.
- Stack Inspected Top to Bottom
- Brickwork Repointed
- Lead Flashings Renewed
- Flaunching Replaced
- Cowls Fitted Where Needed
- Rebuilds Where Required
Chimney Leadwork & Lead Flashing in Henley-on-Thames
The leadwork around a Henley chimney can be old, heavy and well made, and it is often worth keeping where it can be. We check every piece, and where one has split or lifted it is repaired or renewed on its own. If the lead has worn thin all round, a new set is cut, dressed carefully to the shape of the stack and fixed into the brickwork joints, so it looks right on a period roof as well as keeping it dry.
These are the parts of the leadwork around a chimney stack.
- Apron Flashing
- The lead dressed over the old tiles along the front of the stack.
- Stepped Flashing
- The lead up the sides, cut in steps and set into the old brick joints.
- Soakers
- The pieces fitted beneath the tiles beside the stack and turned up against it.
- Back Gutter
- The lead behind the stack that carries water from the steep slope above around it.
- Cover Flashing
- The lead lapped over the soakers and joints to keep water out.
Parts of a Chimney Explained
Every part of the chimney on your Henley-on-Thames home keeps the weather out in its own way. Choose a number to see what each part does and where it is covered on this page.
1Chimney Pots
The clay pots on top of the stack that carry smoke and fumes out of each flue. They are held firm by the flaunching around their base.
Chimney Repointing & Flaunching in Henley-on-ThamesWhy Choose Us for Chimney Repairs
Considered, guaranteed chimney work for Henley's period and family homes, from a Thames Valley roofer rated 9.98 out of 10 on Checkatrade.
FREE, No-Obligation Quotations
We look at your stack in person and send a FREE price, with nothing to sign.
Leadwork Done Properly
New lead is dressed neatly to the stack, which shows on a handsome period roof.
Honest Chimney Advice
On older stacks especially, we recommend a repair when a repair is the right answer.
Kept Informed
You know what we have found and what we plan before each stage begins.
Fully Insured & Guaranteed
All work is fully insured, and chimney repairs are guaranteed.
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Recent Chimney Repair Work
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What Affects Chimney Repair Costs
A small stack on a cottage and a tall chimney on a large house on the hill are very different jobs, so we price chimney work after a visit. These are the factors involved.
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Every roof is looked at before it is priced, so the figure you get is the figure for your job. Your quotation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Size & Height of the Stack
Tall period stacks with several pots take more repointing and more access.
Extent of the Repairs
Repairing one piece of lead costs less than repointing and re-flaunching the whole stack.
Amount of Lead Needed
Wide stacks on steep roofs need more lead, especially for the back gutter.
Scaffold or Roof Ladder
Tall stacks, steep gardens and narrow streets often call for a scaffold.
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How a Chimney Repair Is Carried Out
A chimney repair in Henley follows four steps, and you have the price before anything starts.
- Step 1
Inspect the Stack
Call 01491 371066 or send your details, and we check the brickwork, flaunching and lead, then send a FREE, no-obligation quotation.
- Step 2
Safe Access Set Up
Scaffold or roof ladders are arranged so the stack can be worked on safely.
- Step 3
Repair the Chimney
Joints are repointed, flaunching renewed and the lead repaired or replaced with care.
- Step 4
Check & Clear Up
We check the finished stack, and all old mortar and lead are taken away.
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Areas We Cover Around Henley-on-Thames
We repair chimneys across Henley and the riverside and Chiltern villages around it. If yours is not listed, call with your postcode.
- Henley-on-Thames
- Shiplake
- Lower Shiplake
- Harpsden
- Remenham
- Wargrave
- Binfield Heath
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Sonning Common
Henley-on-Thames Chimney Repair FAQs
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Every Roofing Service in Henley-on-Thames
Chimney repairs are one part of the work we do in Henley. These pages cover our roofing and roofline services in the town.
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