Chimney repairs in Paulsgrove — repointing, lead flashing, stack rebuilds and pot replacement. Paulsgrove post-war estate chimneys are low OPC stacks — repointing in a frost-resistant OPC mix is the appropriate specification here.
Lead flashing failure, ridge mortar deterioration and pot haunching failure are the most common chimney calls from Paulsgrove. We assess the full stack on every job not just the reported failure point.
Repointing is appropriate where brick faces are intact and only mortar joints have failed. Rebuilding is required where bricks have spalled, the stack has leaned or structural movement is present.
Correct lead code for the exposure position is specified on every Paulsgrove chimney job. Heavier code on harbour-facing and seafront elevations. The additional cost is modest against the extended replacement interval.
Paulsgrove post-war estate chimneys are low OPC stacks — repointing in a frost-resistant OPC mix is the appropriate specification here. The chimneys are not Victorian soft brick and do not require lime mortar. The most common calls we receive for chimney work in Paulsgrove are lead flashing failure, mortar joint deterioration and pot haunching failure. We assess the full stack on every chimney job — treating only the visible failure while leaving secondary damage unaddressed is a false economy.
Repointing is appropriate where the brick faces are intact and only the mortar joints have failed. Rebuilding is required where bricks have spalled, the stack has leaned or water has penetrated the core. We assess this honestly on survey — a stack that needs rebuilding will not be quoted as a repointing job.
Code 5 on all Paulsgrove exposed elevations. Code 4 minimum on sheltered rear positions. The elevated wind exposure means we err toward heavier specification here. We specify the correct lead code for the exposure position — heavier code on coastal and harbour-facing elevations. The additional cost of heavier lead is modest against the longer replacement interval it provides.
| Service | Cost Guide | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney repointing | £250–£650 | Full extent assessed on survey |
| Lead flashing replacement | £400–£800 | Correct code for exposure |
| Pot and haunching | £150–£350 | Replacement pot included |
| Partial stack rebuild | £800–£1,800 | Up to 1 metre |
| Full stack rebuild | £1,500–£3,500 | Includes scaffold |
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Yes — Paulsgrove is within our core service area. Call 0239 307 1334 for availability and free quote.
Yes — free, no-obligation survey and written quote before any work starts. No call-out fee.
Yes. NFRC registration, full public liability insurance and 10-year written guarantee on all work.
Most jobs are surveyed within 48 hours and started within 1–2 weeks. Emergency work is available same day — call 0239 307 1334.
Yes where appropriate — Victorian and Edwardian chimneys in Paulsgrove require lime mortar, not OPC cement. Hard cement on soft brick causes spalling. We specify the correct mortar for the chimney age and construction.
Yes — shared party wall stacks are one of the most common chimney jobs in Paulsgrove's terraced streets. We coordinate with both households and price the full stack, not just one side.
Yes — from £350. Capping an unused stack properly prevents water ingress and is significantly cheaper than repairing the damp damage that results from an open stack.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Local Portsmouth roofers covering this area.
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