If your chimney is unused, leaking, or causing damp, you’ll often face a choice: remove the chimney stack or cap […]
Removing a chimney stack vs capping it: pros, cons, typical costs (UK) Read Post »
Hearing scratching, fluttering, or chirping in your chimney is surprisingly common in the UK—especially in spring. Birds like jackdaws and
Birds nesting in chimneys: what to do (and what not to do) Read Post »
A chimney cowl looks like a small add-on, but choosing the right one can make a big difference. The right
Chimney cowls: which type you need (downdraught, rain cap, bird guard) Read Post »
A damp chimney breast is one of those problems that keeps coming back if you treat the symptom instead of
Damp chimney breast: top causes and what actually fixes it Read Post »
A chimney that stays “fine” in light drizzle can suddenly start leaking during a proper downpour. That’s frustrating — and
Why chimneys leak in heavy rain (flashing vs mortar vs caps) Read Post »
The key is to identify the real cause. Damp on a chimney breast can come from rainwater ingress, condensation inside
Damp chimney breast: causes and fixes Read Post »
The good news: you can usually fix the cause with the right chimney repair. On this page you’ll learn the
Water leaking down the chimney breast (UK) Read Post »
On this page you’ll learn what chimney caps, cowls and bird guards do, which types suit different situations, how they
Chimney caps, cowls and bird guards (UK) Read Post »
