Chimney repointing in Teignmouth
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Price Guide
£210-£310
Typical Duration
4-6 hrs
Location
Teignmouth
Chimney stack repointed with proper mortar. Rakes out old crumbling joints and replaces them to make the chimney weatherproof and structurally sound.
### Before Your Chimney Gets Worse
Chimney mortar fails. It's exposed to **wind, rain, and frost from all sides** with no protection. When the joints deteriorate, water gets into the brickwork, frost damage starts, and you're looking at expensive brick replacement instead of simple repointing.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Repointing a chimney when the mortar starts to go saves the bricks. Leave it too long and the bricks themselves start spalling - then you're into major repair territory.
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### Why Proper Chimney Repointing Matters
Slapping mortar over old joints doesn't work - it falls off within a year.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Old mortar raked out properly | Just pointed over the top | | Mortar matched to original (lime for old houses) | Hard cement on old bricks (cracks them) | | Joints filled deeply, finished neatly | Smeared on surface, looks terrible | | Will last 30+ years | Fails within 2-3 years |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Complete Repointing Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Rake out** | Old mortar removed to proper depth (not just surface) | | **Clean** | Joints brushed clean, dampened ready for mortar | | **Repoint** | New mortar pressed in, finished to match original | | **Check** | Flaunching and chimney pot inspected for damage |
**📦 You're Left With** - Weatherproof chimney stack - Protected brickwork - Professional finish - Many more years of life
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### Pricing Guide
| Extent of Work | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------------|----------------|------------| | Top section only | 4 hrs | **£210** | | Full stack (visible above roof) | 5 hrs | **£260** | | Large or double stack | 6+ hrs | **£310+** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Lime mortar included if needed.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Mortar crumbling** - gaps in the joints, bits falling off
✅ **Water stains on bedroom ceiling** - chimney letting water in
✅ **Before selling** - surveyors always flag failing chimney mortar
✅ **Preventative maintenance** - catch it before the bricks go
Why Choose Us for Chimney repointing in Teignmouth?
Stops water penetrating the brickwork
Prevents frost damage and spalling
Extends chimney life significantly
Improves appearance of the stack
What to Expect
### Step 1: Safe Access & Assessment I get up to the chimney safely and have a proper look. Sometimes it's just one face that needs doing, sometimes the whole stack. I'll let you know what's actually needed. ### Step 2: Rake Out & Clean Old mortar gets raked out to depth - not just scratched off the surface. Joints cleaned and dampened so new mortar bonds properly. ### Step 3: Repoint & Finish Fresh mortar pressed right into the joints, finished to match the original style. Neat, weatherproof, job done.
Our Teignmouth Service Coverage
We cover Teignmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Teignmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **Victorian or older property?** Your chimney was built with lime mortar. Using modern cement mortar traps moisture and damages the bricks. I use proper lime mortar mixes for old Exeter houses. **Flaunching (the mortar cap) cracked too?** That often needs redoing when repointing the stack. I'll check it while I'm up there and include it in one job if needed. **Some bricks already spalling?** If water damage has started breaking the brick faces, those bricks might need replacing. I'll point out what's needed - sometimes it's just a few bricks, catchable before it spreads.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chimney repointing in Teignmouth
How do I know if my chimney needs repointing?
If the mortar is crumbling, has gaps you can poke your finger into, or bits are falling off onto the roof, it needs doing. Old lime mortar especially deteriorates over time - it's designed to be softer than the bricks.
Why does chimney mortar fail faster than the rest of the house?
Because it's up high getting hammered by wind, rain, and frost from all directions. No protection from overhanging eaves up there. Chimneys take more weathering than any other part of your house.
Do you use the same mortar as the original?
On older Teignmouth houses, the original is usually lime mortar. I match it - using hard cement mortar on old bricks causes more problems than it solves. The mortar should be softer than the bricks so it protects them.
How long does chimney repointing take?
Half a day to a full day typically, depending on how much of the stack needs doing and how bad the damage is. Sometimes just the top section, sometimes the whole stack from roof level up.
Will you check the flaunching while you're up there?
Always - that's the mortar cap around the chimney pot. If that's cracked, rain pours straight down into the stack. I'll let you know if it needs redoing and give you a price.
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