Specialist repointing in Stanley, Chippenham. Chimney stacks, ridge tiles, verge and parapet masonry. Correct mortar for every property type. Free no-obligation quotes.
flexible polymer mortar on all 1960s–70s brick. Common issue: OPC cement used originally and now failing — raking and correct mortar replacement needed.
Repointing specification in Stanley must match the masonry: flexible polymer mortar on all 1960s–70s brick. Common issue: OPC cement used originally and now failing — raking and correct mortar replacement needed. Using the wrong mortar causes more damage than no repointing at all — this is the most common error by generalist contractors. We assess and specify before any work begins. Stanley is 2 miles from our base.
Free quotes. No call-out fees. under 15 min from Chippenham.
NHL lime on all historic masonry — never cement on Victorian brick or stone.
Get a quote →"UPVC gutter replacement — original 1967 UPVC had failed throughout. Done in a day."
"Chimney flaunching replaced, ridge repointed at chimney junction. Half day from scaffold."
"Roof cleaning before re-roof survey. Tiles confirmed nail-sick beneath moss. Survey findings correct."
Stanley sits on the northern edge of Chippenham with moderate exposure. The defining characteristic is not climate but age: the entire estate was built in a single phase, meaning every property's roof is at the same maintenance stage simultaneously.
Large post-war estate built primarily 1958–1978 with concrete interlocking tile throughout. The most concentrated nail sickness zone in our coverage — original mild steel fixing nails are now 55–65 years old and corroded through on most properties.
Nail sickness presenting as regular tile displacement across all slopes is the defining call from Stanley. Individual tile re-fixing is a temporary measure that doesn't resolve the systemic nail failure — only re-roofing does.
We carry out more nail sickness surveys on Stanley than any other Chippenham area. The assessment is almost always the same: systemic fixing failure, full or phased re-roof recommended. We quote both options side by side.
Repointing specification across Chippenham must match the masonry. Victorian and Edwardian properties in Monkton Park, London Road and Lowden require NHL hydraulic lime mortar. Post-war and modern properties across Stanley, Hardenhuish, Pewsham and Sheldon use flexible polymer-modified mortar. Using OPC cement on Victorian soft brick causes irreversible spalling damage — the brick face breaks rather than the mortar joint when the cement eventually fails.
Ridge tiles always receive purpose-made flexible ridge mortar regardless of property age — standard OPC cement at ridge level is too rigid and cracks within 5–10 years on any era of housing. We assess brick and masonry type during the survey and specify the correct mortar before any work begins. Lime mortar is carried as standard stock for all Chippenham visits.
Chimney: £300–£600. Ridge: £25–£45/m. Verge: £150–£300. Flaunching: £200–£400. All include scaffold. Free quote — call 01249 247 076.
Flexible polymer-modified mortar on 1960s–70s brick. If the property has any original pre-1920s masonry, lime mortar is required for that element. We assess on arrival.
Visible cracks in the mortar bed, tiles that rock when touched, or displaced tiles along the ridge line.
Not in frost conditions. We schedule around weather forecasts. Urgent work can proceed in mild winter conditions with frost protection.
Like-for-like repointing doesn't require consent.
Lime on historic masonry: 30–60 years. Flexible ridge mortar: 15–25 years. Premature failure is almost always wrong specification or poor joint preparation.
Stanley is 2 miles from our Chippenham base — under 15 min. No travel surcharge.
No call-out fees. Written quote. Local roofers covering Stanley and all of Chippenham.
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