Repointing, lead flashing, pot replacements, stack rebuilds and lime mortar work on Cheltenham's period properties. Cheltenham has more chimney stacks per square mile than most towns — we know how to repair them properly.
Cheltenham's Regency and Victorian properties carry some of the most complex chimney stacks in the South West — tall, multi-flued, often in exposed positions on high terraces facing the Cotswold escarpment. We work on all of them.
Eroded mortar joints allow water ingress and progressive freeze-thaw damage. We rake out and repoint using the correct mortar mix — NHL lime for period properties, cement-lime blend for modern stacks. From £150.
Get a Quote →Failed step and back gutter flashings are the most common cause of leaks on Cheltenham's period properties. We repair and replace using code 4 lead minimum, correctly dressed and wedged into raglets. From £200.
Get a Quote →Cracked, displaced or missing chimney pots on Cheltenham's roofline. We remove and replace with matched or sympathetic pots, rebed in mortar and cap redundant flues where appropriate. From £150 per pot.
Get a Quote →Stacks that have deteriorated beyond repointing need partial or full rebuilding. We rebuild using matched brickwork and lime mortar for period properties, and can source original imperial brick sizes where required.
Get a Quote →Chimney repairs in Cheltenham cost £150–£800+, covering repointing, lead flashing renewal and pot replacement. On conservation-area and period stacks we use lime mortar where required. All work carries a 10-year guarantee and a free written quote. Call 0124 235 2251 to arrange a survey.
Free inspection and written quote across Cheltenham.
Cheltenham's roofscape is defined by its Regency and Victorian chimney stacks. The terraces of Montpellier, Lansdown and the Pittville estate carry tall, multi-flued stacks that sit above exposed ridge lines — catching the full force of south-westerly storms that funnel up the Severn Vale. These stacks were originally built in soft lime mortar that has been progressively eroded by 150+ years of Gloucestershire weather. Many have never been properly repointed.
The most common call-out pattern we see in Cheltenham is lead step flashing failure on north and west-facing chimneys, combined with mortar loss from the stack haunching — the angled mortar fillet at the base where the chimney meets the roof slope. Once this junction fails, water tracks down behind the lead and into the roof space, often appearing inside on a ceiling that is several metres from the actual leak source.
Cheltenham Borough Council's conservation area guidelines and listed building requirements specify lime mortar for repointing on historic masonry. Using modern cement mortar on Victorian or Regency brickwork creates a joint harder than the surrounding brick, trapping moisture and accelerating brick spalling. We use correctly specified NHL (Natural Hydraulic Lime) mortars for all period chimney work in the borough.
Rake out and repoint. Lime mortar on period/conservation area properties, cement-lime blend on standard stacks.
Step flashings, back gutter and soaker replacement. Code 4 lead minimum, correctly dressed and fixed.
Per pot, including removal of existing, rebed in mortar and installation of new or matched replacement.
Partial or full rebuild. Price depends on stack height, number of flues and access requirements.
"Had a serious leak appearing on the bedroom ceiling that turned out to be coming from the chimney flashing on the north-facing side. They found it immediately, replaced the step flashings in code 4 lead and used lime mortar to repoint the haunching. Leak gone completely."
"Three chimney pots came down in the January storm. They made them safe the same day, came back later in the week to rebuild the top of the stack with matched lime mortar and new pots. Conservation officer was happy. First-rate work."
"Full chimney stack rebuild on our Grade II listed terraced house. They sourced matched imperial brickwork and used the right NHL lime mix — the conservation officer signed it off without any issues. Wouldn't use anyone else for period work in Cheltenham."
Chimney repointing in Cheltenham typically costs £150–£500 depending on the extent of work and access. Lead flashing replacement costs £200–£600. Full chimney stack rebuilds range from £800–£2,500+. We provide free, no-obligation quotes on all chimney work.
Yes. Lime mortar is required for repointing on period properties in Cheltenham's conservation areas and on listed buildings. Using cement mortar on soft Victorian or Regency brickwork causes accelerated damage to the surrounding masonry. We use the correct mix for each property.
Common signs include: mortar crumbling or missing from joints visible through binoculars, white efflorescence on the chimney breast inside the loft, damp patches on ceilings near the chimney, loose or wobbling chimney pots, and lead flashing that has lifted or cracked at the junction with the roof.
Yes. We carry out chimney repairs on listed buildings across Cheltenham's conservation areas. This includes matched lime mortar repointing, historically appropriate flashing materials, and advising on whether listed building consent is required before work begins.
Every 5–7 years. Lead flashings on north-facing chimney stacks age faster. Properties adjacent to trees should be inspected more frequently as debris accumulates in flashing joints and accelerates lead fatigue.
Haunching is the mortar fillet sealing the joint between lead flashing and chimney brickwork. When it fails, water enters behind the flashing. It is one of the most commonly missed items in roof inspections. We check haunching as standard on all Cheltenham chimney visits.
Yes. We carry out structural chimney removals including making good the roof covering at the point of removal. Conservation area properties may require planning consent before removal — we advise during the survey.
Free inspection and written quote. Lime mortar specialists across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire.
0124 235 2251Area-specific chimney repair guides — local housing stock, specialist requirements and typical repair costs by location.
We provide chimney repairs across Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire towns. Tap your area for local details, or call 0124 235 2251.