Chimney Repairs Leadwork in Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Lead is one of those traditional materials that simply can't be beaten when it's handled correctly. We specialise in professional leadwork, including lead welding and bossing, to ensure your chimney is wrapped in a completely waterproof 'envelope'. Have you noticed the metal strips where your chimney meets the tiles? Those are your flashings—the aprons, soakers, and step flashings. Over time, these can crack or pull away from the masonry due to the constant expansion and contraction. We don't believe in quick fixes like messy silicone or flash-band tape that peels off after one winter. We do things properly, replacing failed lead with high-quality alternatives that are built to last for decades. Whether it's a complex valley or a simple chimney stack, we make sure the seal is as solid as the granite it's attached to.

Many of the beautiful homes around Banchory and the surrounding areas are built from local granite. While the stone itself lasts forever, the mortar between the blocks eventually gets tired and sandy. This is where 'repointing' comes in. If you can see gaps in the joints or find bits of grit on your driveway after a storm, it’s a sign that the weather is winning. We use durable mortar mixes—and lime mortar where appropriate for older traditional buildings—to restore the structural integrity of your stack. Sometimes, if a chimney has been neglected for too long, it might even start to lean or become unstable. If that's the case, don't worry. We can safely dismantle and rebuild the stack, ensuring it's tied back into the roof and perfectly safe for years to come.

Ever heard a strange scratching sound or had a bird fly down into your hearth? It's more common than you'd think in rural Aberdeenshire. We provide and install various chimney cowls to stop feathered friends from nesting and to prevent rain from falling straight down the flue. We also look after the 'flaunching'—that's the sloped mortar base (sometimes called haunching) at the very top that holds your chimney pots in place. If this gets cracked, which often happens due to the freeze-thaw cycle, the pots can become loose and dangerous in high winds. We'll strip back the old, crumbly stuff and re-seat your pots with a fresh, strong mix and secure the coping stones to keep everything locked down tight.

Choosing a contractor can feel like a bit of a gamble, but we like to keep things straightforward. We're a local team, not a massive national firm, so our reputation in the North East means everything to us. When you call us out to a property in Banchory, we'll give you a fair and honest assessment. If it’s just a simple case of replacing a few tiles or re-seating a cowl, we’ll tell you. We provide free, no-obligation quotes for all our work, from minor chimney capping to full roof replacements and home extensions. We’re fully insured and treat every home as if it were our own—leaving the site tidy and the roof ready to face whatever the Scottish winter throws at it. Give us a shout today for a chat about your roof's health.