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In some cases the arrival of chimney maintenance and repair works are a little too late, which could lead to the undeniable need for an entire chimney removal. Some of the most common reasons for requiring this form of work is where leaks or structural damage have occurred, which may well mean any investments in minor repairs are not quite worth the money. Our professional team of chimney experts here at South East Chimneys and Roofing Services Ltd specialise in a number of chimney services, including chimney stack removal.
There is one part of a chimney that finds itself most exposed to the elements and that is the top part, and because it receives the most exposure it also degrades the quickest. Our team recommend regular chimney maintenance, especially the pointing as if the grout joints have not been re-pointed or re-sealed for around 5 years it can lead to an increased chance of chimney removal. However, just because damage may have occurred, it doesn't mean an entire chimney removal needs to occur,
Before considering chimney removal is is worth remembering that most modern chimneys have a flue liner or an inner sleeve, which is made from stainless steel or clay, but in the case of very old chimneys it could be just refractory mortar. Liner bricks, usually taking the form of fire bricks, will give a chimney its desired shape and strength and for this reason, it is usually only the outside bricks that need replacing. If the damage is quite significant however, a chimney removal and rebuild may well be necessary and that is where our team are on hand to help.
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