When chimney mortar begins to fail, rainwater can penetrate joints and gradually worsen the surrounding masonry. Lead flashing can also deteriorate, creating one of the classic sources of roof leaks.
Brunel Roofing Bristol provides chimney repairs throughout Bishopston, from relatively small maintenance jobs to extensive chimney restoration.
Bishopston forms part of north Bristol and sits alongside Ashley Down within the city's current ward structure. We can inspect your stack, identify areas of deterioration and explain whether repointing, flashing work, masonry repair or more substantial intervention is appropriate.
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Brunel Roofing Bristol provides roofing services across Bristol and surrounding areas, including Bishopston, and offers free, no-obligation quotations for chimney work.
Lead flashing can fail through age, thermal movement, poor original installation, or physical damage from storms. Once it starts to lift or crack, rain can get behind it and travel into the roof space, so it's worth having flashing checked whenever a roof or chimney inspection is carried out.
Yes, we regularly work on older and period properties, taking care to match materials and techniques, such as lime mortar, that suit the existing construction rather than causing long-term damage.
We'll examine the mortar joints, brickwork, flashing, chimney pots and, where access allows, the flaunching at the top of the stack, checking for cracks, movement, water staining and general wear before explaining what repairs, if any, are needed.
Call us, WhatsApp us, or fill in the enquiry form on this page and we'll usually get back to you the same day to arrange a free, no-obligation inspection.
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