Newmarket's mix of Victorian terraces and converted stable buildings means redundant chimney stacks are a common source of water ingress — and we remove them properly, from scaffold, with the roof left fully weatherproofed.
Much of Newmarket's housing stock dates from the late Victorian and Edwardian era, built to house stable hands and racing industry workers. These properties often have multiple chimney stacks serving fireplaces that were sealed off decades ago. A stack that's no longer used still collects rainwater, suffers frost damage to the pointing, and can allow damp to track down into the bedroom ceiling below — all cost with no benefit.
We take the stack down to below roof level, cut and relay the surrounding tiles or slates neatly, and install a proper lead flashing and capping so there's no weak point left behind. For Newmarket homeowners looking to cut maintenance bills, it's a permanent fix. Call us for a free chimney survey before any work is agreed.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
