Chimney repairs
in Cork.
Chimneys are among the first places a roof leaks. We repair the stack, the mortar and the lead around it so the rain stays out.
Chimney specialists near you in Cork
A chimney is a tall, exposed structure that takes the full force of the weather, and it has a join with the roof all the way round it. That join, with its lead flashings and the mortar at the top of the stack, is where most chimney leaks begin, long before the stack itself shows any sign of age.
Our chimney work covers repointing, new flaunching (the mortar cap that holds the pots), lead flashings and trays, cracked or loose pots, new cowls, and rebuilding a stack that has gone beyond repair. We survey the stack from the roof and from the attic, because the damp on the chimney breast inside tells us as much as the brickwork outside.
Chimney repairs run at €800–€3,500 as a 2026 guide and take one to three days. If the stack is in use, a chimney sweep and a flue check are separate jobs from the building repair, and we say so.
Chimney work we carry out.
Repointing
Failed mortar raked out and the joints re-made so water stops getting into the brick.
Flaunching and pots
The mortar cap renewed and loose or cracked pots re-bedded.
Lead flashings
Code 4 or Code 5 lead renewed and chased into the brickwork, with trays and soakers where needed.
Cowls
A cowl fitted where rain or downdraught is entering the flue.
Chimney rebuilds
A stack that has gone beyond repair taken down and rebuilt.
Chimney inspections
A look at the stack from the roof and from the attic, reported in writing with photographs.
On every job, what the price covers.
Every quotation is a fixed price, so the final bill matches it.
Included in every job
Quoted separately
What this usually costs.
| Service | Indicative price (2026) | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Repairs | €800–€3,500 | 1–3 days |
| Roof Leak Repairs | €400–€2,500 | Same day–3 days |
| Valley Reconstruction | €1,200–€4,500 | 2–4 days |
These are guide figures for 2026, not a quote. The size and pitch of the roof, what it is covered in, how easily we can get to it and the state of the timber underneath all change the final figure, so we fix your price in writing after a free survey. VAT is added at 13.5% on residential work.
From first visit to hand-back.
Survey
We inspect the stack, the flashings and the flaunching, from the roof and from the attic.
Written price
A fixed price that says what will be repaired or rebuilt.
Repair
Access, mortar, lead and any new pots or cowls, with the roof around the stack made good.
Hand-back
A tidy site and the written guarantee.
Questions, answered.
Can chimney repairs be done in any season?
Yes. Late summer or early autumn is a sensible time, before the weather turns and the chimney is in use, but a leaking chimney should not wait.
What are signs my chimney needs repair that people miss?
White staining on the bricks, a cracked flaunching, damp or peeling paper on the chimney breast and a rusty or stained fireplace are all signs of water getting in.
Are there building rules for chimney repairs?
Rules on chimneys, flues and fireplaces apply to some work, especially rebuilds and flue changes. We tell you at the survey if your job is affected.
How much does a chimney repair cost?
As a 2026 guide, chimney repairs are €800–€3,500 and take one to three days. A fixed price follows a free survey.
Does a chimney repair add value to a property?
A dry, sound chimney removes a common finding from a buyer's survey, which helps a sale.
Can a chimney be rebuilt?
Yes. A stack beyond repair is taken down and rebuilt, and the lead and flashings renewed round it.
More roofing services.
Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles, flashings and storm damage found at source and repaired properly.
Roof Inspection
A written, photographed look at the real condition of your roof, from the attic and from the slope.
Roof Replacement
Strip, re-batten and re-cover in slate or tile, with the Lifetime Leak Guarantee on a complete replacement.
We work across Cork city and its suburbs. Free survey, fixed written price, and a written guarantee on the work.
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