Chimney Repointing across Lancashire & Greater Manchester
Eroded mortar raked out and the stack repointed, keeping wind-driven rain out of the brickwork.
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Chimney Repointing
Chimney Repointing from Oakcrest Roofing
Mortar is meant to be the sacrificial part of a wall, wearing away slowly so the bricks do not. On a chimney that process is faster, because the stack is exposed on every side. Once the joints have eroded a few millimetres back from the face, rainwater sits in them, freezes and pushes out more mortar, and the brickwork itself starts to suffer.
We rake out the old mortar to a consistent depth, brush and dampen the joints, then repoint with a mix suited to the brick. On older soft brick or stone stacks that often means a lime-based mortar, which lets the masonry breathe, because hard cement mixes can trap moisture and damage soft bricks. The joints are finished to match the profile of the rest of the stack.
Written price first
Itemised, before any work
What's included
What our chimney repointing service covers
The work that goes into the job, set out in your written quote.
- Raking out of eroded joints to a consistent depth
- Mortar mixed to suit the brick, including lime for older stacks
- Joint finish matched to the existing profile
- Flaunching checked and renewed if cracked
- Bricks with blown faces cut out and replaced
- Scaffold and clean-up included
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We come out, take a proper look and send you an itemised written price.
The process
How we carry out chimney repointing
From the first look at the roof to the final clear-up, this is how the job runs.
- 1
Step 1 of 4
Assess the joints
We check how deep the erosion goes and identify the original mortar and brick.
- 2
Step 2 of 4
Rake out
Old mortar is removed with hand and power tools without damaging the brick edges.
- 3
Step 3 of 4
Repoint
Joints are filled with the chosen mortar in layers and finished to profile.
- 4
Step 4 of 4
Cure and clean
The new pointing is protected from rain or frost while it sets, and the roof is cleared.
Why choose us
Why homeowners choose Oakcrest for chimney repointing
A written price first
You get an itemised quote before any work starts, so you know what you are paying for and nothing changes once the scaffold is up.
Photos of what we find
We photograph the parts of the roof you cannot see from the ground, so you can judge the problem for yourself rather than take our word for it.
Repair or replace, honestly
If a repair will see the roof through, that is what we quote. When a roof is at the end of its life we tell you, so you can plan instead of paying twice.
Tidy sites, waste removed
Your garden, drive and windows are protected while we work, and every old tile, batten and offcut leaves with us at the end of the job.
Pricing
What affects the cost of chimney repointing
Repointing costs depend mainly on:
- Size of the stack and how many faces need repointing
- Depth of erosion and condition of the bricks
- Lime or cement mortar specification
- Scaffold access to the stack
No hidden extras
Scaffold and waste in the price
About us
Repairs and replacements, carried out with care
Oakcrest Roofing Ltd looks after pitched and flat roofs across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, from terraces with original slate to extensions and garages with tired flat roofs.
- Written, itemised quotes
- Photos of what we find
- Tidy sites, waste removed
Our work
Recent roofing work
Where we work
Chimney Repointing near you
We carry out chimney repointing across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Choose your town:
Aerial inspections
Drone roof surveys
Our drone roof survey and aerial inspection service provides an instant, efficient and safe way to assess the condition of your roof. Using HD drones, we capture detailed images and videos of hard-to-reach areas, identifying potential issues like leaks, cracks, and structural damage.
This non-invasive method reduces risks and disruption and results in accurate data without the need for roof ladders or expensive scaffolding. Ideal for residential, commercial or industrial properties, this service ensures thorough, cost-effective inspections every time.
We advise that you get your roof professionally surveyed every 2-3 years to keep up with any potential damage and early signs of wear and tear. If we catch minor repairs early, they will not become a more serious problem in the future.
FAQs
Common questions about chimney repointing
How do I know my chimney needs repointing?
Why use lime mortar?
Can repointing be done in winter?
Is repointing enough to stop a leak?
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