Chimney Repointing by Fineline Roofing

Local Roofers Covering Erith

Chimney Repointing in Erith

Fresh, weathertight joints for a chimney stack that has started to crumble.

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Over 25 Years' Experience
Pitched & Flat Roofs
Kent & South East London

Roofing in Erith

Weathertight Joints, Sound Stack

Looking for chimney repointing in Erith? We work on homes across Erith and the surrounding area from our base in Kent, and every job starts with a proper look at the roof and a written price before any work is booked.

The mortar joints on a chimney stack are its first line of defence. Once they wash out, rain soaks into the brickwork, frost pushes the damage further each winter, and loose bricks can eventually become a safety risk as well as a source of damp.

Repointing means raking the old, failed mortar out to a proper depth and filling the joints again with a mortar that suits the brickwork. On older stacks that often means a softer mix, so the mortar rather than the brick takes the wear. We check the flaunching, pots and flashing while the scaffold is up, so you are not paying for access twice.

Chimney Repointing work on a roof

What's Included

What the Job Covers

The parts of the job that decide how long the work lasts.

Failed mortar raked out to a sound depth
Joints repointed with a mortar that suits the brick
Flaunching and pots checked while access is up
Loose or spalled bricks replaced where needed
Debris cleared from the roof and gutters

Chimney Repointing

The Kind of Work We Do

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How It Works

First Call to Finished Roof

Why Choose Us

Straight Answers from the First Call

With over 25 years' experience, Fineline Roofing works on homes across Kent and south east London, and every job starts the same way: a proper look at the roof and a clear explanation of what it needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chimney Repointing in Erith FAQs

How often does a chimney need repointing?

There is no fixed interval. It depends on the exposure and the mortar used. When the joints are visibly recessed, crumbling or missing, it is time.

Can you match the colour of the existing mortar?

We aim for a close match to the surrounding joints so the repointing does not stand out, particularly on older brickwork.

Will repointing stop chimney breast damp?

If the damp is caused by rain soaking through the stack, repointing is a big part of the fix. We also check the flashing and flaunching, as they are common culprits too.

Why does the mortar type matter?

Mortar that is harder than the brick traps moisture and causes the brick faces to crack. The mix should suit the brickwork of the stack.

Can repointing be done without scaffolding?

Chimney repointing needs safe access at height, which usually means scaffolding. We arrange it as part of the job.

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