Chimney renovation in Alkmaar
A chimney that is no longer in use still requires maintenance. Damaged mortar, loose lead flashing, and a crooked cap are all routes through which water enters your roof. We renovate chimneys, repair the connection to the roof, or neatly remove it if you no longer use it.
Renovating a chimney in Alkmaar? Pointing, lead flashing, and the connection to your roof, or neat removal.
- Renovate, repair or remove
- Plumbing and connection included
- 12-year warranty
Why a chimney can cause your roof to leak
A chimney protrudes through your roof, and from a structural perspective, that is an invitation to leaks. The masonry is exposed on all sides, the mortar weathers faster than on a facade, and the connection to the roof surface must be kept watertight with lead flashing. If water enters a home with a chimney anywhere, that is the first place we look.
With unused chimneys, there is an additional factor at play. Without flue gases, the flue no longer dries out from the inside, causing moisture to linger longer and the masonry to deteriorate more quickly. This is also the reason why many people eventually choose to have it removed. We then strip it down to below roof height and seal the roof surface as if it had never been there.
3 steps to a good chimney
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Step 01
Inspection
We inspect the masonry, the cap, and the connection to the roof.
Step 02
Advice and quotation
Renovate or remove, we calculate both options for you.
Step 03
Execution and delivery
We carry out the work and deliver a watertight roof.
What a neglected chimney causes
Don't wait
A chimney that needs attention rarely improves on its own. This is what happens.
Water seeps into the masonry
Damaged mortar allows moisture to penetrate, and that freezes and cracks in the winter.
Leakage along the connection
Letting go lead flashing lead water onto the roof, often meters away from the stain.
Damp patches on the interior wall
The duct releases moisture to the surrounding wall, including on the ground floor.
Loose stones become dangerous
Weathered masonry can come loose during a storm, and it falls from a great height.
Postponement makes removal more expensive
A chimney that becomes unstable requires more precautions when demolishing it.
Leakage around your chimney?
We will come and take a look for free and tell you whether renovating or removing it is wiser.
We work with premium brands
We work exclusively with proven quality brands, so that your roof lasts for years without any worries.
What does it cost Renovate chimney?
Clear pricing
The price depends on the height above the roof, the condition of the masonry, and whether only the joints or the pointing also needs to be addressed. Accessibility is a major factor, as scaffolding is often required. We calculate the costs of both renovation and removal for you, so that you can make the choice.
Renovate or to delete?
Good to know
If you still use the chimney for a stove or fireplace, renovation is the way to go. If it is merely standing, removal is often more cost-effective, as you are relieved of the maintenance and the roof surface becomes simpler. Do bear in mind, however, that a chimney is sometimes part of the streetscape and that regulations apply in a protected urban area.
Everything about chimneys in Alkmaar
More questions? Contact us
Questions about a chimney in Alkmaar? You will find the answers below.
Often yes. The connection of a chimney to the roof is one of the most common causes of roof leak. We inspect the lead flashing and the jointing first.
Yes. We remove it down to below roof height and seal the roof surface watertight. The duct usually remains inside, unless you want that removed as well, in which case it is contractor work.
No, that is the job of a chimney sweep. We handle the roofing work: the masonry above the roof, the cap, the leadwork, and the connection. For the internal flue, we will refer you elsewhere.
Usually not, but the situation can be different for a monument or in a protected cityscape. We check that before anything happens.
Do you have a question that is not listed here?
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What do our say customers
Google reviews
What comes up most often: that the cause is thoroughly investigated, that everything is explained calmly, and that the roof is left clean and tidy.
RatingPleasant and efficient roofer who immediately replaced the worn-out lead flashing at the chimney.
We had two skylights replaced with larger ones and renewed the gutters on that side at the same time. The team worked for three days, and the result is exactly what we had in mind. We already notice a difference in the amount of natural light, and the gutters slope perfectly.
Our skylight no longer closed properly and moisture was coming in when it rained. They repaired it expertly and immediately replaced the seal all around.
Chimney that needs attention?
Request a free inspection. We will examine the masonry, the roof, and the connection, and tell you honestly whether renovating or removing it is the wiser choice.
- Free inspection
- Both variants calculated
- VCA certified
- 12-year warranty
