Specialist chimney repairs in Lacock — repointing, lead reflashing, flaunching and pot replacement. Lime mortar on historic stock. Free no-obligation quotes, no call-out fees.
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📞 Call Now: 01249 247 076In short: Chimney Repairs in Lacock: Chimney repairs run £150–£800+ depending on scope. We cover Lacock and the surrounding SN15 area with free quotes, no call-out fee, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Most chimney leaks come from failed flashing, cracked flaunching or eroded pointing.
All chimney repairs work across Lacock and surrounding Wiltshire — same local team, same standards, same guarantee as our Chippenham base.
Mortar raked out and replaced in correct specification — NHL lime on historic masonry, flexible mortar on modern brick. Four sides, full height. Scaffold included.
Get a quote →Step flashings, soakers, apron and back gutter replacement in code 4 or 5 lead. Correctly cut and dressed — not sealant over existing flashing.
Get a quote →Cracked flaunching (the mortar bed securing chimney pots) replaced in appropriate mortar. Pots inspected and replaced where broken.
Get a quote →Chimney pot replacement, cowl fitting and anti-bird guards. We match original pot profiles on period properties where appropriate.
Get a quote →Full chimney stack removal to roof level where the stack is redundant, structurally compromised, or creating maintenance problems. Slate or tile repair to close the opening.
Get a quote →Sudden flashing failure, structural stack movement, pot displacement. Emergency assessment same day — temporary make-safe applied, permanent repair scheduled.
Get a quote →The National Trust village sits in a valley with high moisture retention and significant tree canopy — moss growth and lead corrosion are faster here than in open country, and all work must meet NT material standards. For chimney repairs work in Lacock, this means specification choices that reflect the actual conditions rather than generic Wiltshire averages.
National Trust medieval village — virtually every property is listed, clay plain tile is the only acceptable specification, and lime mortar is mandatory throughout. We are 3 miles south from Lacock — 8 minutes — with no travel surcharge and same local knowledge that applies to every property type in this area.
Free quotes. No call-out fees. 8 minutes from Chippenham.
Most chimney leaks come from failed flashing, cracked flaunching or eroded pointing in Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust village, almost entirely listed — medieval and Tudor timber-framed and stone cottages with clay-tile and stone-slate roofs, under the strictest conservation control in the county. On this kind of stock, the common problems are listed-building roof repairs, hand-made clay tile and stone-slate matching, and heavy moss from the watermeadow humidity — and knowing which you are dealing with is the difference between a lasting fix and money wasted.
Chimney repairs in Lacock are among the most technically demanding in our coverage area. Every property is National Trust leasehold, virtually every chimney is on a listed building, and all mortar must be NHL hydraulic lime appropriate to the construction. We carry lime mortar as standard for Lacock chimney visits and never use cement on NT properties.
Lead reflashing on Lacock chimneys uses code 4 or 5 lead to correct specification. NT leaseholders should notify the Trust of significant chimney repair work — we assist with this as part of the service. Emergency chimney response proceeds with NT notification rather than advance approval.
We assess the stack, pots, flaunching and flashing from scaffold or tower — not from the ground.
We identify which of the three common failure points is letting water in — often more than one.
A fixed price with repointing, flaunching, flashing and cowls itemised separately.
Failed elements renewed — lime mortar on period stacks, flexible mortar on post-war.
The stack is left weathertight, with patination oil on any new lead, and guaranteed.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Flashing renewal | half to full day |
| New flaunching | half day |
| Full stack repoint | 1–2 days |
| Cowl supply & fit | 1–2 hours |
| Chimney rebuild (above roofline) | 2–4 days |
Lime mortar on period stacks needs frost-free conditions to cure, so deep-winter repointing is weather-scheduled.
Lacock's status as a preserved historic village means listed-building consent and natural materials are effectively mandatory, and access down the narrow medieval streets is tightly constrained. Pavement scaffold and skip permits in Lacock go through Wiltshire Council; on tight streets like East Street, West Street, Church Street we allow extra time for setup and access.
Chimney repairs run £150–£800+ depending on scope. Lacock pricing tracks Chippenham, adjusted for access on Lacock's stock.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing renewal | £350–£700 | Code 4 lead |
| New flaunching | £200–£400 | Secures the pots |
| Full stack repoint | £150–£800+ | Scope-dependent |
| Cowl supply & fit | £80–£200 | Anti-downdraught or capping |
| Chimney capping (redundant) | £250–£600 | Ventilated seal |
| Repoint + flaunch + cowl | £500–£800 | Combined |
No deposit on jobs under £500. VAT included. Payment on completion. On larger stack rebuilds, no payment before materials are on site.
Covering SN15 and surrounding postcodes.
Workmanship carries our 10-year guarantee; new lead and pots carry manufacturer warranties, and lime repointing on period stacks is done to conservation standard.
Scaffold for a day or two and some noise during raking-out; we sheet the roof below and clear all debris and old mortar. You do not need to stay home for external work.
Chimney repairs run year-round except hard frost for lime mortar; we make safe and reschedule if the weather won't let mortar cure. Lacock sits low by the Avon watermeadows, so humidity is high, moss growth fast and drying slow.
"Chimney repointing and lead reflash — done correctly with appropriate mortar, no shortcuts. Dry since. Would recommend without hesitation."
"Flaunching replaced on both chimney pots — cracked and letting water into the stack. New flaunching, pots inspected and sound. Half a day from scaffold."
"Ridge tiles displaced at the chimney junction after a storm. Emergency call answered fast, on-site within 2 hours. Tiles replaced and repointed same day."
Chimney repoint: £300–£600. Lead reflash: £350–£700. Flaunching replacement: £200–£400. All include scaffold. Free written quote — call 01249 247 076.
Lacock is 3 miles south — 8 minutes. No travel surcharge. Emergency response available 24/7.
Depends on the masonry. Victorian and historic brick requires NHL hydraulic lime. Modern post-war brick uses flexible polymer-modified mortar. We assess and specify correctly — wrong mortar causes more damage than no repointing.
Yes — all chimney repointing, reflashing and flaunching work requires scaffold for safe access and quality of work. Scaffold cost is always included in our chimney quotes.
Visible open mortar joints, white salt staining, internal damp at the chimney breast, or tiles slipping at the chimney junction are all indicators. We offer free chimney surveys — many issues aren't visible from ground level.
Yes — ventilated caps prevent water ingress while maintaining airflow. Full removal to roof level is also available. We advise on the most appropriate option based on stack condition and position.
A full repoint and reflash on a standard stack typically takes one day from scaffold. Flaunching only takes half a day. We give a clear timeline in every quote.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Local roofer covering all of Wiltshire.
01249 247 076Last updated: August 2026