T M Hodges Chimney Repair, Chimney Restoration Services Bideford.
We offer Chimney new builds,reconstruction, re-pointing and repairs throughout North Devon.
Tim Hodges covers all aspects of chimney repairs from re pointing, flashing repair, chimney capping and removal … all the way to a full new chimney build.
We also offer fascia, soffit and guttering replacement if required.
Cracked Chimneys.
A chimney is unsafe and less efficient when it has cracks in it. One of the more common chimney problems faced by homeowners is cracked flue tiles. Cracked flue tiles can lead to a gas leakage causing deadly carbon monoxide to leak into your home.
What Causes Cracks in a Chimney?
• When there is chimney movement, the result can be cracks in the masonry and mortar work usually from poor construction.
• Bad weather, particularly strong winds create cracks in chimneys.
• Moisture let in from poor flashing work can result in massive water damage.
Chimney Flashing Repairs.
Chimney Flashing repairs are crucial to prevent water entering your property and causing expensive water and mould damage to your property.
The lead flashing around your chimney stack protects the overall structure of your chimney and the roof, from the elements, deterring the rain from where the chimney meets the tiles.
Chimney Removal.
You need to have your chimney stack removed and replaced if:-
• the chimney is at risk of collapse
• the fireplace has been closed off and the chimney is no longer needed
• any extension is planned and the chimney needs to be removed
Chimney Re-pointing.
Chimney re-pointing is the process of taking out old failed and loose cement from in between the bricks on your present chimney and replacing the cement / called “pointing in” in the damaged chimney.
The benefits of re-pointing a chimney are:
• prevents water soaking into the bricks
• helps to secure lead work to the wall
• improves the visual appeal of the chimney
• prevents bricks from coming loose
• maintains the value of your property
• prevents likelihood of damage to your property or others from falling debris.
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