Chimney Repairs & Repointing in Darlington & the North East
A lot of roof leaks start at the chimney. Roofs & Drives Ltd repairs, repoints and rebuilds chimneys across the North East — from lead flashing and repointing to full rebuilds, pot replacement and capping. 5.0★-rated, fully insured, and no payment until you’re satisfied.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 69 Google reviews · Fully insured · No payment until you’re satisfied
We carry out all chimney work across Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham and the wider North East: repointing eroded mortar joints, renewing lead flashing where the chimney meets the roof, re-doing the flaunching that holds the pots, replacing cracked pots, rebuilding chimney stacks that have become unsafe, and capping or removing chimneys that are no longer used.
Persistent damp on a chimney breast or a leak in the room below almost always traces back to failed flashing, cracked flaunching or perished pointing. We find the actual cause and fix it properly, rather than sealing over the problem so it comes back next winter.
If a chimney is beyond economic repair or you simply don’t use it, we can remove it and make the roof good, or cap it to keep the weather out while retaining ventilation.
Request Your Free Survey
No obligation, no pressure — tell us what you need and we’ll get straight back to you. Prefer to talk? Call 01642 901293.
Why Choose Roofs & Drives Ltd
5.0★ from ~69 reviews
Rated 5.0 out of 5 by local homeowners — check the reviews before you call anyone.
You get Lee & Tom
The owner and manager are on the job — the people who quote it do the work, not a subcontracted crew.
Honest advice
We’ll tell you straight whether a repair will do or a replacement is the sensible call — no upselling.
Fully insured, guaranteed
Every job is fully insured and backed by a workmanship guarantee.
Local & reliable
Based in Darlington and out on jobs across the North East every week — we turn up when we say we will.
No payment until you're satisfied
You don’t pay until the work is done and you’re happy with it.
Our Recent Work
A few examples of jobs completed by our own team across the North East.
How It Works
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Free survey & inspection
We come out, inspect the chimney repairs properly and find the real problem — not just the obvious one.
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Clear written quote
You get a straightforward written quote with no jargon and no pressure.
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Safe access & prep
We set up safe access and protect your property before we start.
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Work done by our team
The job is carried out by Lee, Tom and the team to a proper standard.
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Clean-up, check & guarantee
We clear up, check the finished work with you and back it with our guarantee.
What Our Customers Say
Chimney repairs across the North East
We cover Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham and the wider North East for chimney repointing, flashing, flaunching, rebuilds, pot replacement, capping and removal.
Every job is done safely with proper access and backed by our guarantee.
Based in Darlington, we cover Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham, Newton Aycliffe and the wider North East — see all areas we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my chimney leaking?
Nine times out of ten it’s the lead flashing where the chimney meets the roof, cracked flaunching around the pots, or eroded pointing letting water into the brickwork. We’ll pinpoint the real cause at the survey.
Do I need a repoint or a full rebuild?
If the brickwork is sound and only the mortar has eroded, repointing is enough. If the stack is leaning, spalling badly or structurally unsound, a rebuild (often from the roofline up) is the safe option. We’ll advise honestly.
Can you remove a chimney I don't use?
Yes — we can remove a redundant chimney (above roof level or right back) and make the roof watertight, or cap it if you’d rather keep it. Either way we leave the roof sound.
How much do chimney repairs cost?
It ranges from a straightforward repoint or flashing repair up to a full rebuild, so there’s no single price. You’ll get a clear written quote after a free survey.
Get a Free, No-Obligation Quote
Get a free, no-obligation chimney repair quote. From repointing and flashing to a full rebuild, we’ll give you honest advice and a clear price.
Call 01642 901293 or 07733 156632