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Chimney stack repair in York, from a repoint to a full rebuild
Repointing in NHL hydraulic lime, top-course rebuilds, leaning stacks taken down and built back, plus pots, cowls and lead trays. Done properly, because chimneys take the worst weather on the building.
- NHL hydraulic lime on listed and conservation chimneys
- Repoint-or-rebuild advice given honestly
- 20-year workmanship guarantee in writing
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What we do on chimneys
Chimney stacks fail in predictable ways, each with its own fix
From a repoint to a full takedown. We are honest about which one yours needs.
Repointing
Failed joints raked out, repointed in NHL hydraulic lime to match. Never cement on old brick.
Rebuilds
Top courses or the whole stack, rebuilt in matching brick and tied back to the gable.
Pots and cowls
Bird guards, anti-downdraught cowls, rain caps and traditional clay pots, mortar haunched.
Lead trays and flashings
Stepped flashing, aprons, back gutters and lead trays that catch what flashing misses.
Removals
Unused stacks taken down below roof line, capped, tiled over and the gutter line restored.
Leak tracing
Chimney leaks traced to the failed detail, not patched at the stain.
How it works
Surveyed, quoted, rebuilt, proven
The same four steps whether it is one pot or a full rebuild.
Send a photo or ring
WhatsApp a picture of the stack from the ground or an upstairs window. Most chimney jobs can be ballparked from a couple of clear photos.
Free survey
Mortar, brick, lead and flaunching checked properly, findings shown to you in plain English.
Fixed quote in 24h
A clear written price before work starts. No day rates that drift.
Built and photographed
Scaffold up for the duration, and the finished work photographed before it comes down.
Cost, honestly
What chimney work costs in York
From £450 scaffold included, fixed after a free survey
Nobody can price a chimney from the pavement. These are honest indicative bands, fixed in writing after the free survey.
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Repointing from £450Single stack in NHL or matching mortar, flaunching renewed, scaffold included.
££
Top-course rebuilds from £850Top three to five courses in matching brick, new flaunching and pot, stepped lead renewed.
£££
Full rebuilds from £1,650Takedown to a sound bed course, rebuilt and tied to the gable, lead tray built in.
24h
The quote is the priceFixed in writing within 24 hours of survey, valid while you decide.
Reviews
Chimney work from a team rated 5.0
★★★★★Checkatrade
"Got 3 quotes in total — EJL were by far the most competitive and had been recommended by someone I trusted. Communication was excellent throughout and the finish on the roof is faultless."
Rachel KNew roof, Wetherby
Before you book
Chimney repair questions
How much does chimney repointing cost in York?
A single stack chimney repointing in NHL or matching mortar typically runs £450 to £750 including scaffold. A tall or twin stack runs £700 to £1,200. Cement repointing on a conservation chimney shouldn’t be done at any price, so we don’t offer it as a cheaper alternative. Final price fixed after free survey.
My chimney is leaning, does it need taking down?
Possibly. A small lean often just needs the top courses rebuilding and the stack tied back to the gable. A significant lean (more than 10mm out of plumb over a half-metre) usually means full takedown to a sound bed course and rebuild. We assess and tell you on the day.
What’s a lead tray and do I need one?
A lead tray is a horizontal lead sheet built into a brick course of the chimney, sloped to drain to the front, that catches and diverts any water that gets past the flashing. It’s a belt-and-braces detail on tall or exposed chimneys. We install lead trays as part of a rebuild or where requested as a remediation.
Do you remove unused chimney stacks?
Yes. Removal below roof line, weather-cap the flue from inside, slate or tile over the resulting hole, internal flue capped. We always recommend leaving the breast intact unless there’s a structural reason to remove it because removing internal chimney breasts changes the structural load path.
Do you install chimney cowls and pots?
Yes. Bird guards, anti-downdraught cowls, rain caps and traditional clay pots. Fitted from scaffold to existing stacks, or built into new flaunching as part of a rebuild. We don’t fit silicone-bedded modern pots on listed buildings. They need mortar haunching.
Can you do chimney repairs on listed buildings?
Yes. Most central York chimney work is on listed or conservation-area properties. We use NHL hydraulic lime mortar matched to the original, sand-cast lead where the conservation officer requires it, and handle listed building consent applications where the work is material.
How long does chimney work take?
Repointing: 1 to 2 days on site. Rebuild of top 5 courses: 2 to 3 days. Full rebuild from stack base: 4 to 6 days. Stack takedown and weather-cap: 1 to 2 days. Scaffold is up for the duration plus a day either side.
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Chimney crumbling, leaking or leaning?
Ring Elliott, WhatsApp a photo of the stack, or book a free survey with the form above. Fixed quote in 24 hours, no pestering afterwards.