Chimney Repair Questions, Answered
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Costs, leaks, mortar, flues and rebuilds.
What chimney repairs costEvery job, priced. Repointing is €300 to €1,500.
A leaking chimneyWhere the damp shows tells you where the water gets in.
Repointing a stackWhen new mortar is enough, and when it isn't.
Lining a flueFor stoves, tar and cracked flues. €800 to €2,500 fitted.
Rebuilding a stackA lean, bulging or loose bricks. €800 to €2,000 above the roofline.
Capping and cowlsAn unused flue capped with a vent is €300 to €900.Chimney repair in every county
- Carlow3,372 homes built before 1946
- Cavan4,152 homes built before 1946
- Clare6,309 homes built before 1946
- Cork37,465 homes built before 1946
- Donegal6,974 homes built before 1946
- Dublin79,150 homes built before 1946
- Galway10,117 homes built before 1946
- Kerry7,666 homes built before 1946
- Kildare5,606 homes built before 1946
- Kilkenny6,287 homes built before 1946
- Laois4,323 homes built before 1946
- Leitrim2,466 homes built before 1946
- Limerick11,830 homes built before 1946
- Longford2,224 homes built before 1946
- Louth6,764 homes built before 1946
- Mayo7,592 homes built before 1946
- Meath6,839 homes built before 1946
- Monaghan3,868 homes built before 1946
- Offaly4,608 homes built before 1946
- Roscommon4,227 homes built before 1946
- Sligo4,130 homes built before 1946
- Tipperary12,246 homes built before 1946
- Waterford7,755 homes built before 1946
- Westmeath4,684 homes built before 1946
- Wexford8,936 homes built before 1946
- Wicklow8,488 homes built before 1946
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Questions people ask
How much does chimney repair cost in Ireland?
Most chimney repairs cost €200 to €1,500. Repointing a stack is €300 to €1,500, new lead flashing €400 to €1,800, a flue liner fitted €800 to €2,500 and a full stack rebuild €1,500 to €4,500. The cost guide has every job.
Why is my chimney leaking?
Usually the lead flashing where the stack meets the roof, or cracked flaunching round the pots. Less often it is the mortar joints or a missing cowl. Where the damp shows tells you which.
Do I need scaffolding?
On a two-storey house, nearly always. Scaffolding for a chimney is €350 to €1,200 on a two-storey house, on top of the repair. On a bungalow most work is done from a roof ladder or a small tower.
Repoint or rebuild?
Repoint when the bricks are sound and only the joints have gone. Rebuild when the stack leans, bulges or has loose bricks. See chimney rebuilds.
Who repairs chimneys?
A roofer or a builder who does chimney work, with scaffolding and insurance. A chimney sweep cleans and inspects the flue but does not rebuild or repoint. See who does what.
Is the stack mine or shared?
On a semi or a terrace the stack usually sits on the party wall and is shared. Each owner looks after their own flue, and the stack itself is repaired by agreement.
Do you cover my county?
Yes, all 26. Each request goes to one chimney repair company that covers your county. See every county.
Who comes out?
One chimney repair company that covers your county. One company only, not a list.
How long does a chimney repair take?
Flashing is four to six hours. Repointing is a day. A rebuild is two to four days. Add a day each side for the scaffold.
Can chimney repairs be done in winter?
Lead and cowls, yes, in any dry spell. Mortar work needs a few days clear of frost and heavy rain.
How often should a chimney be checked?
Look at it from the ground every autumn and after every storm. Have the flue swept at least once a year if it's in use.
What is the damp patch on my chimney breast?
Rain through the lead, the joints or the top; tar from the flue; or condensation in a sealed flue. Where it shows tells you which.
Does a stove need a chimney liner?
In an older chimney, nearly always. A liner supplied and fitted is €800 to €2,500. See chimney lining.
Should I cap a chimney I don't use?
Yes, with a vented cap, €300 to €900. An open pot lets rain in; a sealed flue goes damp. See capping.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It can be. A lean that is getting worse, or loose bricks, needs looking at now. Keep clear of the ground below it.
Does chimney repair cover chimney sweeping?
No. Sweeping is a separate job done by a chimney sweep. We cover repairs to the stack, the lead, the top and the flue.
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