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Independent Kent roofer with over 30 years experience · Direct personal service across Sittingbourne and North Kent
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Chimney repairs, repointing, and leadwork in Sittingbourne that keep your home watertight
From spalled brickwork and degraded mortar haunching to leaking Code 4 lead flashings and safe stack removals, I diagnose and repair chimney faults across Sittingbourne and Swale. With over 30 years of hands-on roofing trade experience and no subcontractors, I will inspect your stack personally and explain clearly what is needed to secure it. Call 01795 904566 to book a roof inspection.
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Professional Chimney Repairs in Sittingbourne and Swale
I have been repairing and maintaining chimney stacks across Sittingbourne and the Swale district for over thirty years. Whether your chimney is suffering from perished mortar, spalled brickwork, or failed lead flashings, I provide a direct, owner-operated service with no subcontractors. From repointing stacks in Bapchild to complex leadwork on Victorian terraces in Rochester, I ensure your chimney remains structurally sound and watertight. Many homeowners in Sittingbourne and Faversham face water ingress due to cracked haunching or eroded mortar joints exposed to Kent's coastal winds. I will personally inspect your stack and explain the required repairs, be it a simple repoint, a full lead valley replacement, or even a chimney removal for unused stacks. As a local roofer who grew up in Sittingbourne, I take total accountability for every job. If your chimney is leaking or showing signs of decay, call me directly on 01795 904566 to arrange a site visit. We also ensure all work complies with local building standards, especially when dealing with shared party wall stacks in dense urban areas like Gillingham and Chatham.
Deal directly with your roofer from survey to sign-off
With over thirty years of trade experience across Sittingbourne, Chris Baker personally inspects your property, quotes the job, and completes the work with no salesmen or subcontractors.
What is included
- Full chimney and loft inspection to pinpoint the source of water ingress
- Raking out perished mortar and precision repointing with traditional lime mixes
- Replacing spalled, blown, and porous bricks to match existing Kent masonry
- Re-bedding loose chimney pots, fitting cowls, and re-haunching the cement flaunching
- New Code 4 milled lead step flashings, soakers, and front aprons fitted and dressed
- Rebuilding defective lead back gutters to stop pooling behind the stack
- Unused chimney removal below the roofline, felted over and retiled to match
- Clear photographic evidence supplied of the defect and the finished repair
Signs your chimney needs repair or repointing
- Damp patches, peeling wallpaper, or brown staining spreading down your chimney breast or adjoining ceiling
- Perished, sandy mortar joints falling out or loose brick debris washing into your gutters and downpipes
- Cracked or broken cement flaunching at the top of the stack, causing chimney pots to wobble or lean
- Split, lifted, or perished lead step flashings and back gutters allowing driving rain beneath your tiles
- Spalled or frost-damaged bricks on the stack face that hold moisture and begin to crumble
Chimney Repairs in Sittingbourne: our recent work
Every photo is one of our own jobs.
How it works
01
Direct Inspection & Survey
I inspect your chimney stack, stepped lead flashings, and haunching firsthand to identify the exact cause of deterioration or water ingress.
02
Clear, Honest Quotation
You receive a transparent, fixed price detailing the required repointing, leadwork, or stack reduction with no hidden extras.
03
Expert Hands-On Repair
I complete all brickwork repointing, Code 4 milled lead replacement, and chimney repairs myself with zero subcontractors.
04
Tidy Site & Photographic Proof
Your gutters and roof valleys are cleared of all debris, and I provide clear photographic proof of the watertight finish.
With over thirty years working on roofs across Sittingbourne, I trace the exact source of water ingress—inspecting the masonry, lead flashings, and surrounding tiles myself—to ensure your roof stays completely watertight.
Chimney Repairs in Sittingbourne: your questions answered
Do I need scaffolding for a chimney repair in Sittingbourne?
In almost every case, yes. To work safely and comply with health and safety regulations, stable access is required. If your property faces a public pavement in a busy area like Rochester or Strood, I can help arrange the necessary highways licences from Medway Council or KCC before the scaffold is erected.
How do I know if my chimney needs repointing or if the lead has failed?
Dampness directly below the roofline usually points to failed lead flashings. If the damp is further down the chimney breast or if you see "efflorescence" (white salty marks) on the bricks inside your home, it is often due to porous masonry or perished mortar. I will provide a photographic or physical inspection to confirm the exact cause.
Can you match the bricks on my period property in Faversham?
Yes. Whether your home features yellow London Stocks or traditional red bricks, I source materials that match the local character of Faversham and Canterbury. For heritage properties, I also use traditional lime-based mortars to ensure the chimney can "breathe" as it was designed to.
Is a chimney removal a big job?
It is a significant structural change, but it is a routine project for me. I take the stack down to below the rafters, install new support timbers, and then felt, batten, and tile over the area. It is a permanent solution for redundant chimneys that are otherwise a constant maintenance burden.
How long does a typical chimney repoint take?
Most domestic chimney repairs or repointing jobs take between one and three days, depending on the size of the stack and the extent of the weathering. I always keep you updated on progress and will let you know if the weather affects our schedule.
Chimney Repairs in Sittingbourne and across
- in Ashford
- in Canterbury
- in Chatham
- in Faversham
- in Fordwich
- in Gillingham
- in Gravesend
- in Herne Bay
- in Maidstone
- in Minster
- in Northfleet
- in Paddock Wood
- in Queenborough
- in Rochester
- in Sheerness
- in Sittingbourne
- in Snodland
- in Tenterden
- in West Malling
- in Whitstable
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Identifying Structural Failures in Your Chimney Stack
Your chimney is often the most vulnerable part of your roof because it stands proud and takes the brunt of the weather. Over time, the cement haunching at the top of the stack can crack due to freeze-thaw cycles, allowing water to seep directly into your masonry. If you see fine, sandy grit in your gutters or notice visible gaps between your bricks, your stack is likely in need of urgent chimney stack repointing in Medway or Swale to prevent the brickwork from softening. I examine the integrity of your mortar and the state of your brickwork to determine if we can save the existing stack with precise repairs or if the decay has progressed too far.
Emma Woodcock
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The work force went above and beyond to do the job, Very polite, great communication and happy with the work completed. Would definitely recommend these men"
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chloe
Google review · 5.0 ★
Roof repair on my tiled roof. Good communication and a fair price! Would highly recommend 5🌟
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kristie baker
Google review · 5.0 ★
Great service, would recommend.
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david checksfield
Google review · 5.0 ★
Re: refelt garage roof ,Chris was very helpful, and his lads worked very hard on a very hot day, clean and tidy,great finish highly recommend
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Our guarantee
Leadwork and Waterproofing for Chimney Bases
Water ingress rarely happens through the top of the stack alone; the most common point of failure is where the chimney meets the roof tiles. If the lead flashings have pulled away or the soakers have corroded, water will find a path into your loft. I specialise in the installation of Code 4 and Code 5 milled lead, which provides the durability needed to withstand the high wind loads we experience along the Sheerness and Whitstable coast. Properly dressed lead flashings and back gutters are essential for long-term protection, and I ensure every joint is dressed and finished to the highest standard to keep your roof interior completely dry.
Covered
- Workmanship on full strip and retile projects and new tiled roofs
- Milled lead flashings, dry valleys, ridges, and verges we install
- Seamless GRP fibreglass and high-performance flat roof systems
- Targeted roof repairs as agreed on your written quotation
On top
- Tile, slate, and membrane manufacturer product warranties
- Clear photographic evidence of battening, felting, and finished work
- Direct contact with Chris Baker throughout—no sales reps or subcontractors
- Guidance on Building Regulations Part L requirements for re-roofs
Not covered
- Extreme storm damage, gale uplift, or tree strikes occurring after completion
- Adjoining roof pitches, shared walls, or areas outside our agreed scope
- Subsequent foot traffic or modifications carried out by third-party trades
- Water ingress caused by uncleaned, blocked, or overflowing gutters
The guarantee for your job is written on your quote before you agree to anything. Read the full guarantee.
Roof trouble in Sittingbourne? Speak directly with Chris Baker
Call 01795 904566 for straightforward advice from an experienced local roofer. I inspect every roof myself, explain the exact issue plainly, and provide a clear, no-obligation quote with zero subcontractors.