Specialist chimney repairs in Cocklebury, Chippenham. Repointing, lead reflashing, flaunching replacement. Correct mortar for 1970s–80s properties. Free no-obligation quotes.
flexible mortar on all 1970s–80s brick. Chimney calls consistent with the 40–50 year age profile.
Chimney work in Cocklebury requires the correct mortar for the specific masonry type — flexible mortar on all 1970s–80s brick. Chimney calls consistent with the 40–50 year age profile. We carry both NHL lime and flexible polymer-modified mortar to every Chippenham visit, assess on arrival, and specify correctly before starting. Cocklebury is 2 miles from our base.
Free quotes. No call-out fees. under 15 min from Chippenham.
Full stack repointing — four sides, correct mortar, properly prepared joints.
Get a quote →Step, soaker and apron replacement. Code 4 lead, correctly dressed — not sealant.
Get a quote →Structural stack movement or pot displacement. Emergency assessment same day.
Get a quote →"Gutters replaced — 1978 UPVC joints all open. Full run in a day."
"Lead reflash on chimney — original 1975 lead replaced in code 4. No more ceiling stain."
"Fascia and soffit replaced — 1978 timber completely rotten. UPVC throughout."
Cocklebury sits between central Chippenham and the Pewsham development, with moderate exposure. The 1970s and 1980s housing creates a maintenance profile that bridges the nail sickness era and the flat roof era.
1970s properties are entering the early nail sickness phase — still at the optimal intervention window where phased re-roofing is cost-effective. 1980s additions have flat roofs and UPVC guttering now 40–45 years old.
Early nail sickness on 1970s properties is the primary emerging call — tiles loosening rather than displacing at the Hardenhuish rate. 1980s flat roof failures are the secondary category, with fascia and gutter deterioration across both eras.
Cocklebury is at the optimal intervention point for nail sickness — early enough to phase the work, late enough that the problem is confirmed rather than suspected. We advise on the most cost-effective intervention for each slope's condition.
Chimney work across Chippenham's neighbourhoods requires correct mortar specification above everything else. Victorian and Edwardian properties need NHL hydraulic lime — never OPC cement on soft historic brick. Post-war and modern properties use flexible polymer-modified mortar. Using the wrong mortar causes more long-term damage than no repointing at all.
We include a full stack, pot and flaunching inspection during every chimney visit — many additional issues are identified from scaffold that aren't visible from ground level. Lead reflashing uses code 4 as minimum for all step, soaker and apron work, with code 5 specified on wide stacks and exposed positions. Patination oil applied to all new lead on completion.
Full repoint: £300–£600. Lead reflash: £350–£700. Flaunching: £200–£400. Full package: £700–£1,200. All include scaffold. Free written quote — call 01249 247 076.
Flexible polymer-modified mortar on 1970s–80s brick. If the property has any original pre-1920s masonry, lime mortar is required for that element. We assess on arrival.
Yes — all chimney repointing, reflashing and flaunching requires scaffold. Scaffold cost is always included in our chimney quotes.
Open mortar joints, white salt staining, damp on the internal chimney breast, or tiles slipping at the chimney junction. We offer free chimney surveys.
Cocklebury is 2 miles from our base — under 15 min. Emergency response typically within 2 hours, 24/7.
Yes — ventilated caps maintain airflow while preventing water ingress. Full removal to roof level also available.
Yes — 24/7 emergency response. Call 01249 247 076 any time.
No call-out fees. Written quote. Local roofers covering Cocklebury and all of Chippenham.
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