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Highly recommend FNP Contracting Ltd. High quality work. I will use again and have already recommended to friends and family.
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Lee and his team worked incredibly hard and communicated well to let us know when they would be doing the work. They were always professional and courteous and often worked on weekends to speed up the work. We are really pleased with the quality of the finish and would thoroughly recommend the company.
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What can a chimney & fireplace expert help with?
Chimney and fireplace experts, who are often builders and bricklayers, specialise in a wide range of services to ensure your home’s heating system is safe and efficient:
- Inspection and Cleaning: Regular inspections and cleaning of chimneys to prevent blockages and reduce the risk of fires.
- Repairs: Addressing common issues like cracks in the chimney flue, damaged mortar joints, and broken chimney pots.
- Installation: Installing new chimneys, flue liners, and fireplace inserts or updating existing structures.
- Maintenance: Performing routine checks and maintenance tasks to extend the lifespan of your chimney and fireplace.
- Safety Upgrades: Installing or replacing chimney caps, crowns, and dampers to improve safety and functionality.
What should I consider when hiring someone to repair my chimney or fireplace?
- Are a skilled company with a strong history of high standard projects
- Have all the necessary licences and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability
- Are offering the chimney and fireplace services you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it to be completed by
- Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other chimney and fireplace companies
How much do chimney & fireplace repairs cost?
The cost of chimney and fireplace repairs can vary significantly based on the type of repair, the materials required, the accessibility of the chimney, and your geographic location. Here’s a more detailed look at potential costs:
Basic Maintenance and Repairs
- Chimney Sweeping and Cleaning: Regular cleaning is essential to prevent soot and creosote accumulation that can lead to chimney fires. Typical costs range from £50 to £200.
- Patching Cracks in the Flue: Minor repairs such as sealing small cracks or holes in the flue liner can cost between £150 to £300, depending on the severity.
Intermediate Repairs
- Repointing Brickwork: Over time, mortar joints can deteriorate, necessitating repointing to prevent water intrusion and structural damage. Repointing costs can range from £55 to £80 per square metre, with full chimney stack repointing generally costing between £500 and £1,000.
- Replacing Damaged Bricks or Chimney Pots: The cost to replace damaged bricks or chimney pots generally includes a day rate for labour (around £150 to £250) plus the cost of materials.
Extensive Repairs and Replacements
- Replacing Chimney Flashing/Leadwork: Proper flashing prevents water from seeping into the place where the chimney intersects with the roof. Replacement typically costs between £350 to £460, including materials and labour.
- Installing or Replacing a Chimney Flue or Liner: Critical for protecting the masonry from heat and corrosion, a new flue or liner installation can cost between £800 and £1,500.
- Complete Chimney Rebuild: This major repair is required if the chimney is structurally unsound. Partial rebuilds can cost from £600 to £2,000, while a complete rebuild might cost upwards of £3,000 or more, depending on the chimney’s height and complexity.
Other chimney & fireplace FAQs
Can a roofer fix a chimney?
Yes, some roofers are skilled in basic chimney repairs, especially related to the exterior and flashing, but more complex issues should be handled by a specialised chimney expert.
Can the inside of a chimney be fixed?
Yes, the inside of a chimney can be repaired or relined by qualified professionals to address issues like cracks or deterioration.
What is ‘flaunching’ on a chimney?
Flaunching is the mortar layer at the top of a chimney stack that holds chimney pots in place and provides weather protection.
Can an electric fireplace be fixed?
Yes, most issues with electric fireplaces, such as electrical faults or heating element problems, can be repaired by a qualified technician.
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Hi, We are a small local company with over 35 years of trading behind us in the building industry. Our website has loads of customer reviews, and you can speak with previous clients where we have carried out work, and also visit some of our completed projects. You are guaranteed an excellent service, reliable and trustworthy guidance, and will be totally satisfied with any work which we carry out for you. My aim is to please 100% every time, and you will not be disappointed. Our specialist work currently is garage conversions to habitable rooms. We can also offer remedial advice on condensation and damp issues. We love a challenge! Anything unusual is welcome. You can trust us to work in and around your home. I assure you of my personal attention at all times.
Dean and his team completed several jobs for me including solar outside lights, putting up blinds, TV on wall, garden mirror., taps dripping and sink leaking, and replacement taps. Great to get all these jobs done at the same. Friendly and professional service. Would recommend Jean Pierce, Hockley
FINISHERS. You're complete building & decorating solutions. Established 1995 , finishers is a family ran business in the centre of Cambridge we guarantee any work undertaken will be completed to the highest standards. For a free quote contact FINISHERS
Michael replaced the window in the garage with a glass door on time and on budget. He is easy to communicate with, cheerful , efficient, and tidy. We liked his positive attitude.
Landscaping in Wolverhampton, as well as in Nearby Dudley & the Surrounding West Midlands Region Welcome to Wolverhampton Landscapes and Paving, highly trained and experienced landscapers with over 25 years of experience working in the Wolverhampton and Dudley areas. Our team of landscapers cover everything from garden design to the groundwork and installation to create an outdoor space to perfectly compliment your property. Located in Bilston, we provide our landscaping services throughout Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands, covering a 25-mile radius.
Quick reply to my enquiry and quickly arranged collection of waste. Came promptly the same day to collect at a reasonable price. I’m very happy with the service I received. Thank you.
garydaviesbricklayer Bricks it’s what I do Time served when an apprenticeship was a apprenticeship.Over four decades of experience which there is no substitute for I offer a reliable and professional service and will advise you on the best way forward for your project. I’m all about quality not quantity produced in a week.Its there for a life time correct and looking good.Experience in damp solving from DPC injection to Lead and DPC chimney trays.The placing of new Cavity trays to window and door heads .. Lime mortar specialist, repointing stone and brickwork Blown face brick replacement .I do not consider your job finished till it’s something I’d accept on my own property garydaviesbricklayer
Gary is absolutely brilliant. I can’t recommend him highly enough. His work is amazing and to a very high standard
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Hi welcome to roofs r us limited we are a very experienced company from roof repairs to new roofs soffits and facias all kinds of roof repairs we are a very reliable company with over 15 years experience we do all kinds of landscaping from patio to driveways garden walls all kinds of work for your garden take a look of the work we carry out and the ratings and recommendations for a free quote contact Tony
Professional job by a great team. Problem identified and work carried out on date promised.Would highly recommend
ELANTI CONSTRUCTIONS LTD
Top Tier is a small family run business with years of experience in all aspects of roofing and property maintenance with a passion for perfection on all jobs, no matter how big or small.
Easy to do business with. Job quality was very good and the quote was highly competitive. James was generally very responsive to messages to deal with any issues that arose. There were very few of these and were dealt with quickly. Strongly recommend.
Welcome to Sun Valley Property Maintenance. With our team of skilled and capable craftsmen, we strive to give you the highest quality of work for a low standard of price. With more than 50 years of combined experience, our team will be sure to get you one step closer to the home of your dreams. DONT DELAY, CALL TODAY!
Hi, I’m Luke, the founding member of Sol.Co- Structural outdoor landscaping company. I have been a self employed builder and fully qualifed bricklayer for the last 15 years. Although bricklaying, stonework and paving are my speciality, I do have a really wide skill set. Please see my gallery for examples. I have been fortunate enough to gain building experience all over the world in Australia, Portugal, parts of Asia and the UK. I enjoy working closely with customers and offer a bespoke service for all building needs. Over the last few years I have begun focusing my work towards garden building design. I enjoy working on outdoor spaces as they offer opportunities for creativity without the limitations of planning restrictions. It is also high impact work. A garden can be changed a lot in just the space of a week or two. I appreciate the importance of listening to customers carefully, adding suggestions from previous designs and my own experience as needed. I am happy to put references forward if required. Thanks for taking the time to view my profile.
Excellent service from start to finish. Luke is polite and professional keeping me informed with what he was doing as he went along. Luke worked diligently for 2 days and cleared away any mess that was made. I would definitely use his services again and recommend him to others.
Very fast service. Well within my budget.
DT Contractors is a growing business, established over 10 years ago and now run by two brothers. Various skills between both of us and our team. Can complete all sorts of jobs to the highest standard and great quality. No job is too small or too big for us! Just contact us, talk to us and we are sure we can find a way to sort whatever is required. ‘Impossible things - we are sorting staring away! Miracle - give us couple of days!’
Came and looked at job quoted then didn't answer 3 emails
Taylors Building Contractors is your go-to solution for comprehensive property maintenance services. From routine upkeep to emergency repairs, here to ensure your space remains in optimal condition. With a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we take the hassle out of property care.we cover all traditional trades to plastering, carpentry, plumbing, and general building maintenance. Roofing, Brickwork,Fully insured, Credit & Debit cards excepted.
Steve and team did a fantastic job, fixing a few issues in the house for my tenant. Really good service and communication, and will ask him to do jobs in the future.
Trent roofing is a father and son business trading standards approved. qualified in bricklaying, roof tiling and much more We are a 24 hour emergency call out full liability insurance and a five star rating from small jobs to large jobs we have over 25 years experience
Very friendly , also the quote was way better than the others . Job well done I am very satisfied. Thanks Tommy.
Very honest , transparent, and polite team , providing a service from concept design to finished product Unfortunately last job was unfinished due to an accident in filey in where I drowned trying to rescue someone in the sea Tragic failed rescue has miraculous happy ending , on youtube I suffered memory loss and severe problems after this and after working for another firm for short while I am ready to start again on my own so please take this into consideration with my last review
Unfortunately, over 12 months into the project, it is still not finished. There were a few circumstances outside of Tom's influence, but the delay's have been accompanied by repeated lies about finalising the project, and poor quality of the work that has been done.
With over 40 years combined experience in the building trade our company has grown and build an amazing portfolio of jobs and customer clientele. We cover all aspects of building and landscaping no job is to small and no job is to big we can handle them all. Our company cover everything from start to finish on all jobs so no need to worry about sorting anything, making it a smooth process for our customers
Will pleased with the work carried out pleasant friendly staff great service A1+ i will recommend this company. thank
Resolution Roofing Ltd Speacialising in new roofs , cladding, UPVC fascias, soffits gutters, chimneys, jet washing and coating and much more. Free quotations cscs registered and very friendly. And are happy to help with any Enquiries that you may have please feel free to give us a call for a free quotation and any advice needed?. Thanks resolution roofing
3 years later we have had multiple leaks, costing us over £1500 so far, on roofers who DO know what they're doing! and we're unfortunately not done yet. Please do NOT use these people !!
Kevan McGuire Services offers Aerial and Satellite, Gardening, Fencing, Slabbing etc, Home maintenance, Ground work. We also have professional hand car wash and valeting services located within our business premises.
Excellent service
I have been self employed for 11 years, hard working and trustworthy. There is only me and 1 other on this company. We do most of the trades, nice and friendly people JRS property services Fully insured and check able
Hi, iv done roofing for over 17 years I do my work to a very high standard, and try my best to keep all customers very happy with the work that provide.
David and his crew did an excellent job, no fuss, no mess and a happy group who worked well together. I would definitley recommend this company.
We are a small family run company that cover all aspects of the building trade, with over 40 years experience. A member of the FEDERATION OF MASTER BUILDERS so our work is monitored and trusted. Our range of work ranges from repointing a wall to newbuid.we have a great team and cater for all aspects of building,renovating and repairing, giving your home the loving care it deserves. TRUSTMARK APPROVED FOR GREEN HOMES GRANT
You can see why Smith & Son get a good rating. You get a friendly builder that does a good job. We employed him to fit a steel beam and a door lintel. The site was tidied up on completion and advice was given about covering the beam and contacting building control. Thanks Ian and team, great job, thoroughly recommended.
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