Chimney repairs
Repointing, flashing, caps and stack repairs: typical UK costs and what to check. Ask for a quote and we pass your enquiry to a roofing specialist.
EVERY ROOF IS DIFFERENTQuick answer: published UK cost guides put most chimney repairs between about £180 and £1,000, for example repointing at £300 to £1,000 or flashing repairs at £250 to £1,000. Typical ranges, last reviewed September 2026. Your quote depends on the chimney's height, condition and access.
Chimney work you can ask about
Chimney repointing
Replacing worn mortar so water cannot get into the brickwork.
Typical cost: £300-£1,000
Lead flashing
Repairing or replacing the lead where the chimney meets the roof.
Typical cost: £250-£1,000
Chimney caps and cowls
Keeping rain and birds out of unused or working flues.
Typical cost: £180-£520 (cap)
Stack repairs
Repairs to cracked, damaged or leaning stacks. Price depends on the damage.
Typical cost: Quote needed
Chimney removal
Taking down a stack that is no longer needed. Structural rules apply.
Typical cost: Around £1,800
Flaunching repair
Replacing the mortar cap that holds the pots and sheds water.
Typical cost: Quote needed
Typical costs from Checkatrade's chimney repair cost guide (updated April 2026), last reviewed September 2026. They are not quotes.
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