Carolyn
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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 repointing in Sittingbourne to stop leaks and secure your stack
From weather-beaten mortar joints and cracked flaunching to failing stepped lead flashings, I inspect your chimney stack thoroughly and carry out the structural repairs needed to keep your roof watertight. With over thirty years of hands-on roofing experience across Sittingbourne and Swale, every job is assessed and completed directly by me—no subcontractors and no guesswork. Call 01795 904566 to arrange your site inspection.
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Professional Chimney Repointing in Sittingbourne
If your chimney stack is showing signs of crumbling mortar, loose bricks, or damp patches on your ceilings, the weatherproofing has likely failed. Based in Bapchild, Sittingbourne, I have spent over thirty years repointing and repairing chimneys across Swale and North Kent. I provide a direct, owner-operated service, meaning you deal with me from the first inspection to the final brush-down. Using high-quality hydraulic lime or sand-and-cement mixes tailored to your property’s age, I ensure your stack remains watertight against the driving rain and coastal winds common in Kent.
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
- Weathered and crumbling mortar raked out by hand to a solid, clean depth
- Deep repointing with tailored lime-sand mortar to match your stack's brickwork
- Damaged, spalled, or frost-blown bricks cut out and replaced with matching stock
- Cracked chimney flaunching and benching renewed to cast rainwater away from flues
- Chimney pots inspected, reset, and firmly re-bedded into fresh mortar
- Code 4 lead step flashings, soakers, and aprons inspected and dressed tightly
- Surrounding roof tiles checked, reseated, and cleared of debris or mortar fall
- Clear photographic evidence before, during, and after completion of the stack repair
Signs you need chimney repointing
- Perished, powdery, or missing mortar washing out of brick joints into gutters or onto the ground below
- Damp patches, tide marks, or peeling plaster tracking down the chimney breast in upstairs rooms
- Spalled, fractured, or blown brick faces caused by trapped moisture expanding during winter frosts
- Cracked, weathered, or loose cement flaunching (haunching) around the chimney pots at the head of the stack
- Mortar gravel, sand, or brick dust dropping into the hearth or settling on the roof slope around the flashings
Chimney Repointing in Sittingbourne: our recent work
Every photo is one of our own jobs.
How it works
01
Roof-Level Stack Survey
I inspect your chimney stack, mortar beds, and lead flashings in person to identify every source of damp or structural decay.
02
Raking Out Perished Mortar
All loose, weathered mortar joints and cracked flaunching are raked out cleanly to depth without damaging the original bricks.
03
Weather-Tight Repointing
Fresh, durable mortar tailored to your brickwork is hand-pressed into every joint to provide a watertight, weather-struck finish.
04
Flaunching & Site Clearance
We re-haunch your chimney pots, check the adjoining roof tiles and leadwork, and clear all masonry debris from your gutters.
With over thirty years on Sittingbourne roofs, we rake out perished mortar and resolve the root cause of chimney water ingress, rather than simply patching over the surface.
Chimney Repointing in Sittingbourne: your questions answered
How do I know if my chimney stack needs repointing?
Look for visible gaps in the mortar joints or bricks that look like they are "floating" without much holding them in. If you find pieces of mortar on the ground around your house or in your gutters after a heavy rain, that’s a clear sign the stack is shedding material. Inside the house, look for damp stains on the chimney breast or a musty smell in the loft space.
Do you handle lead flashing repairs alongside repointing?
Yes. It makes sense to check the leadwork while the scaffolding is up. If your mortar is failing, there is a good chance the lead flashings are also loose or the old sealant has perished. I can re-dress your lead and point it back into the brickwork to ensure the entire area is watertight.
Why is the mortar crumbling on my Sittingbourne terrace chimney?
Many Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Sittingbourne and the Medway towns were built with lime-based mortars. Over a century of Kent weather, especially the wind off the Swale, eventually wears this down. Modern cement mixes can sometimes be too brittle for old bricks, so I make sure the mortar I use is compatible with your specific building stock to prevent further damage.
Is a scaffolding permit needed for chimney repairs in Medway or Swale?
If your property sits directly on a public pavement, such as a terraced street in Rochester or Sittingbourne, we need a highways licence to put up scaffolding. This is something I can discuss with you during the site visit. I deal with the logistics to make sure the work is done safely and follows all local council requirements.
Can you fix a cracked chimney haunching?
The haunching is the mortar "crown" at the top of the stack that holds the chimney pots in place. If this is cracked, water soaks into the brickwork from the top down. I can remove the old, loose concrete and lay a fresh, trowel-finished haunching that sheds water effectively and keeps your pots secure.
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Why Your Sittingbourne Chimney Needs Repointing
Sittingbourne is home to a varied mix of Victorian worker terraces and 1930s suburban semis, each with distinct needs. Constant exposure to coastal weather from the Swale estuary causes mortar to sand away or crumble over time. This is not just a cosmetic issue; once the pointing fails, water tracks into the structure of your chimney, leading to spalled brickwork that cracks under frost, or failed haunching at the top of the stack. If you notice damp spots near your fireplace or loft, the mortar joints and the condition of the chimney flaunching are often the first points of failure.
Emma Woodcock
Google review · 5.0 ★
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
The C.L. Baker Process: How I Repair Your Stack
When I carry out chimney stack repairs in Swale, I manage the process from start to finish with no subcontractors. First, I establish safe access, which may include scaffolding if your home is on a busy highway in places like Chatham or Sittingbourne, ensuring we comply with all local safety regulations. I thoroughly rake out all perished or loose mortar to a significant depth, rather than simply smearing over the surface. This ensures the new mortar bonds properly to the brickwork. For older properties, I use traditional hydraulic lime mixes, while standard sand-and-cement is used for more modern homes to ensure the correct structural finish.
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.