Most Leeds chimneys were built between 1890 and 1950. That makes them 75 to 130 years old, and every one needs work at some point. Here is what genuine 2026 prices look like for the common jobs.

Repointing

Raking out the perished mortar joints and replacing with lime or cement mortar to suit the age of the brickwork.

  • Single face of stack: £350 to £480
  • All four faces: £850 to £1,200
  • Stack plus chimney breast above roof line: £1,400 to £1,800

Includes scaffold, materials, disposal and warranty.

Lead flashing renewal

Replacing the code 4 or code 5 lead flashings that seal the chimney to the roof. This is where 80 percent of chimney-related leaks originate.

  • Front and back flashings only: £480 to £680
  • Full four-sided renewal: £780 to £1,100
  • Including new soakers where slate roofs: £1,100 to £1,400

Lead used has a 60-year expected life if fitted properly with lapped joints. Sealant-only "repairs" that some cheap contractors offer fail in 2 to 5 years.

Flaunching (top mortar around the pot)

The mortar seal around the base of the chimney pot. If it is cracked or missing, birds get in and rain runs down the flue.

  • Flaunching only: £220 to £320
  • Flaunching plus new pot and cap: £380 to £520

Capping a redundant chimney

If the chimney is no longer used, capping keeps birds and rain out while maintaining ventilation to prevent damp in the flue.

  • Vented cap and repointing pot: £280 to £380
  • Full closure with lead cover: £480 to £620

Partial rebuild (from roof line up)

When the pointing is beyond repair or bricks are actively spalling and lose their face, a rebuild from the roof line up is the only proper fix.

  • Small single-flue stack: £1,400 to £1,800
  • Standard 2-flue stack: £1,800 to £2,400
  • Large 3 or 4-flue stack: £2,400 to £3,200

Reclaimed bricks matched to your existing where possible, lead work included, full warranty.

How to tell what you actually need

  • Damp on the chimney breast in an upstairs room: usually flashing, sometimes pot
  • Bird nests in the flue: pot cap needed
  • Bricks visibly loose or dropping mortar: repointing at minimum, possibly rebuild
  • Chimney visibly leaning: rebuild essential, structural risk
  • Sooty water stains on the ceiling: flashing has failed

Warranty

  • Repointing: 5 years
  • Lead work: 10 years workmanship, 60-year material life
  • Rebuilds: 10 years full workmanship guarantee