OnPoint RoofCare · Motherwell
Chimney Repointing in Motherwell
OnPoint RoofCare provides chimney repointing in Motherwell.
- The work explained before booking
- Materials suited to your roof
- A written quote for the agreed job
Tell Us What You Need
Send your postcode and a short description. We’ll explain the next step and confirm whether the job is suitable.
Request a quote →For an urgent problem, call to confirm availability. Weather and safe access can affect attendance.
The work we offer
Chimney Repointing, Explained
Motherwell's older slate properties and later homes can have very different chimney joints. We replace failed mortar where appropriate and explain any damage that needs more than repointing.
- Missing or deeply weathered mortar joints
- Pieces of mortar found below the chimney
- Local cracks around previously repaired pointing
- Damp near the chimney requiring investigation
Your property in Motherwell
Keep sound joints and repair worn mortar
A stone chimney on a traditional terrace should not receive the same repair automatically as a later brick stack. We check the masonry and existing mortar before choosing the repair mix. Mortar that is softer than cement is not necessarily failing; the useful question is whether joints have worn away, opened or stopped holding the masonry properly.
If the stain is beside an older main roof and newer addition, repointing may be only part of the answer. The lead sealing the chimney to the roof and nearby slates need checking too. Your quote identifies the chimney faces being repointed and lists any pot, lead or covering repairs separately, so the work addresses the findings rather than a guess from indoors.
Tell us which chimney faces look worn
Include the Motherwell postcode, a wider view of the stack and any photograph of missing mortar taken safely. Let us know if damp continued after an earlier repointing job.
- Stone or brick construction
- Earlier mortar repairs
- Damp near an addition
A clear written quote
What Your Chimney Repointing Quote Covers
Replacing mortar joints will not stabilise a leaning or unsafe chimney. The mortar must suit the existing brick or stone; hard cement can damage some older masonry. We explain suitable materials after inspection. Movement or loose material may need more than mortar repairs.
- Checking failed mortar joints and leaving sound mortar in place
- Discussing mortar suitable for the existing masonry
- Preparing the agreed repair areas carefully
- Repointing specified chimney faces or sections
- Checking adjacent pots, weather protection and leadwork included in the agreed work
Height, access, materials and the amount of damage affect the price. If more damage is found underneath, any extra work and cost will be discussed before it is agreed.
Read about chimney repointing →From Enquiry to Finished Work
- Tell us about the job
Send your postcode, what needs attention and any safe photographs.
- Agree the visit and quote
We explain the suitable work, materials and access before you book.
- Carry out and check the agreed work
The agreed work is completed, and any changes are discussed with you.
Before you book
Chimney Repointing Questions in Motherwell
Must all four sides be repointed?+
Not automatically. We check the extent of failed joints and describe the faces or sections that need work.
Does soft mortar on an older chimney mean failure?+
No. Some sound traditional mortar is softer than cement. Missing or deteriorated joints matter more than hardness alone.
Will repointing include the chimney lead?+
Only if it is required and listed in the quote. The roof join may need a separate repair to stop the leak.
Request Chimney Repointing in Motherwell
Call 01698 708 172 or send a short enquiry about your property.
Call 01698 708 172