Britannia Roofing · Established 1999
Chimney repairs in Cheltenham, Evesham and the Cotswolds.
Repointing, flaunching and lead flashing repairs for brick and stone chimneys. We inspect the stack and surrounding roof to understand the cause of leaks, then set out the repair and access arrangements in a written quotation.
Your next step
Tell us what
your roof needs.
A leak to fix or a project to plan? Start with your postcode, a callback number and a short description. We will contact you to discuss the work and what is needed for a written quotation.
Our enquiries are for roofing repairs and installations. We do not sell loose tiles, slates or roofing materials.
For a time-sensitive problem, call us to discuss it. A visit is only booked once we have confirmed it with you.
Investigate the source of the problem
Damp near a chimney can come from several places. We inspect the brick or stonework, mortar joints, the mortar around the chimney pots and the joins with the roof. Tell us when the damp appears and whether it changes with the weather.
Repointing, flaunching and flashing explained
Repointing replaces worn mortar between bricks or stones. Flaunching is the shaped mortar around the chimney pots that helps shed rain. Flashing is the lead seal where the chimney meets the roof. We explain which of these needs attention and specify materials suited to the existing chimney.
Plan access and scope
Access to a chimney often requires scaffolding or other suitable arrangements. We explain the access included in the quotation and discuss any wider issues uncovered before agreeing additional work. Send photographs taken from ground level or inside the property.
What your chimney repair quotation covers
The quotation identifies the chimney and the work proposed: the area to repoint, any chimney-top mortar or brick repairs, the leadwork to renew and any surrounding tiles or slates that need lifting and refitting. It also sets out the access arrangements, waste removal and any exclusions or allowances for concealed damage. This helps you compare the scope of the work as well as the price.
Related guidance: roof leak investigations; lead flashing and valley repairs; period-property roofwork; roofing services in Cheltenham; roofing services in Evesham.
Can a chimney cause a roof leak?
Yes. Defects in the masonry or the weathering details around the chimney can allow water in. An inspection helps establish the cause instead of assuming that the flashing alone is at fault.
Do you repoint brick and stone chimneys?
Yes. We discuss repointing and related chimney repairs, with the proposed materials and extent of work set out for the property.
Can you repair or replace the chimney flashing?
Yes. We assess the existing leadwork and surrounding roof and explain whether a local repair or renewal is appropriate.
Will scaffolding be needed?
The answer depends on the height, position and work involved. We plan suitable access and state the arrangements in your written quotation.
Can you quote from a photo of the chimney?
Photos help us understand the setting, but they may not show the cause of a leak or the condition of all sides of the stack. We will explain what inspection is needed to confirm a quote.
Do you cover chimney repairs in Cheltenham and nearby villages?
Yes. We serve Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton and Prestbury, as well as Evesham and the Cotswolds. Send your full postcode, a description of the problem and any safe photographs so we can confirm coverage and discuss an inspection.
What affects the cost of a chimney repair?
The cost depends on the height and position of the stack, suitable access, the condition of the masonry and the extent of the leadwork or roof repairs. Repointing a limited area and renewing several chimney details are different scopes. We explain the proposed work, access and any allowances in your written quotation.