Fixing missing chimney mortar

Question

What to do about missing chimney mortar? Is this something I can fix by myself?

Gemma · Answer

No not really as you are required to assemble scaffolding and it can be quite a difficult job to do alone.

Tony · Answer

Hi Patrick,

It's possible to carry out the work yourself, if you're competent enough at mixing and applying mortar where there is pointing and flaunching work on a chimney. I would recommend that an access tower and platform be set up, so that you're able to work safely.

Stewart · Answer

It is a dangerous job as you need your hands to hold the bucket and point. 
A roofer will do it from crawlers. 
You will need scaffolding. 
It's cheaper to employ someone. 

Hope this helps 

Stewart.

Simion · Answer

Hi. You can’t because it’s too dangerous for you to fix it

James · Answer

It needs to be ground out an inch with a grinding disc then repointing

Chris · Answer

Rake out and repoint with sand/cement compound or render bricks. Make sure you have safe access if on a roof.

Tom · Answer

Hi, I would advise somebody who has experience with working from heights as you will need a scaffold for safe access to the chimney. This is the best solution to grind out all the old mortar with a 4-inch grinder that’s damaged and blown and repoint with a strong 3/1 building sand and cement mix with a frost proofer additive. Then use a weather seal, a good branded brick sealer and also I would get the lead flashing inspected when the scaffolds erected just in case as you will save money if it does need repairs to do this work at the same time thanks.

Ashley · Answer

This is something you could do yourself by removing the mortar with possibly grinding out and re pointing it or hire a trained professional to take care of the job for you.

Ross · Answer

Hi, yes this is something you could do yourself no problem.  Get some pva and prime the area first then apply your mortar.

Scott · Answer

Depends the tools you have, would need a roof ladder or roof irons the work is easy enough just the safe access to do it can be tricky if not experienced

Fixing missing chimney mortar

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