Chimney Repair Services in Kew
Kew is mainly Victorian and Edwardian family houses around Kew Gardens and the station, many with clay tile or slate roofs and decorative details. Large parts of Kew are conservation areas, so repairs are carried out with matching materials.
As the highest point on most buildings, chimneys take the full force of the weather, so they take far more punishment from rain, frost and wind than the rest of the roof. Without regular maintenance a chimney can become unsafe and start letting water into the house.
Our chimney work covers repointing, flaunching, lead flashing, new pots, cowls and caps. If a chimney is no longer used, we can cap it or take it down to below the roofline.
Every chimney is different, so our work is tailored to your property. For advice or a free quote for chimney repairs in Kew, call 07467 757 367.
Chimney Repairs in Kew: What We See Locally
Edwardian and Victorian houses in Kew often have substantial chimney stacks, sometimes with decorative brickwork and pots that are part of the character of the street. Keeping them sound means attending to the basics: pointing that has weathered away, flaunching that has cracked, and lead flashings that have lifted.
We repoint stacks, renew flaunching, replace lead flashing and fit pots, cowls and caps, using matching materials where possible. We can also rebuild a stack that has become unsafe or remove one below the roofline, but in a conservation area removing or altering a chimney may need consent, so it is worth speaking to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames before deciding. In most cases, a careful repair is the best way to keep the stack and protect the house. We also carry out chimney repairs in Barnes and St Margarets.
Kew is roughly 10 miles from our head office in Staines, well within the area our roofers cover every week. Most like-for-like roof work does not need planning permission, but if your property is listed or in a conservation area it is worth checking with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
Chimney Repairs We Carry Out in Kew
Flaunching and Chimney Pots
Cracked flaunching is renewed and loose or broken pots are reset or replaced, with cowls fitted where needed.
Chimney Removal
Redundant stacks can be taken down below the roofline and the roof made good to match.
Chimney Capping
Unused flues can be capped to keep out rain and birds while still allowing ventilation.
Chimney Rebuilds
Where a stack is badly damaged or unstable, we can rebuild it using matching bricks.
Chimney Repointing
Crumbling mortar joints are raked out and repointed to keep the brickwork sound and stop water getting in.
Lead Flashing
New lead flashings and soakers where the stack meets the roof, one of the most common causes of leaks around chimneys.
Working Across Kew and Neighbouring Areas
Chimney Repairs near Kew
- Chimney Repairs North Sheen
- Chimney Repairs Brentford
- Chimney Repairs Syon Park
- Chimney Repairs Richmond
- Chimney Repairs Barnes
- Chimney Repairs St Margarets
- Chimney Repairs Isleworth
- Chimney Repairs Petersham
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Chimney Repairs FAQs for Kew
Can I remove a chimney stack on my Kew house in a conservation area?
Possibly, but removing or altering a chimney in a conservation area may need consent, so check with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames first. In many cases a careful repair with matching materials is the better option, and we can explain what that would involve.
Do you fit chimney cowls and caps?
Yes. We fit cowls, bird guards and caps to stop rain, birds and debris getting into the flue.
How do I know if my chimney needs repairing?
Look for crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching around the pots, leaning stacks, loose pots, damp patches on chimney breasts or ceilings, and lifted lead flashing.
Why is water coming in around my chimney?
Leaks around chimneys usually come from worn or lifted lead flashing, cracked flaunching or porous brickwork. We find the cause and repair it.
Do I need to maintain a chimney I do not use?
Yes. Unused chimneys are still exposed to the weather. You can keep it maintained, have it capped, or have it taken down below the roofline.
Can you remove a chimney in Kew?
Yes. We can take down redundant chimney stacks and make the roof good. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, check with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames first as permission may be needed.
Book Chimney Repairs in Kew
Spotted a problem with your chimney? Get in touch for advice and a free, no-obligation quote.
Call 07467 757 367 or email info@highlineroofing.co.uk