Does this look like a poor chimney repair job to you?

[Webbieads]

Hi there, we are just embarking on a renovation project and the first job we needed to attend to was the repair of the chimney. After two days work with scaffolding and 3 people this is the result. It doesn't look good to me - we were promised removal of the existing mortar and new mortar put in and new lead work. Some of it looks ok but there are bits missing mortar and the job just looks messy. Am I expecting too much? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dereekoo]

This must be a wind up!!!! If not get out of renovation work.

 

[Webbieads]

Its not, we've just had this done by a roofing company. We didn't do it ourselves. I have that horrible sinking feeling that we've just been ripped off but thankfully we've only paid a deposit so far.

 

[Webbieads]

They're coming back to completely repoint the chimney. If there are any roofers out there that can spot anything else we should know about please let me know. Urgh this is why we like to DIY where possible!

 

[danfre]

If that is the standard of their work I would not have them back.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

we were promised removal of the existing mortar and new mortar put in and new lead work.

None of it looks OK. It doesn't look like new lead to me!

 

[HERTS P&D]

How much was the quote?

Andy

 

[stevie888]

How about puttiing up the after pictures? That is terrible for 1 days work let alone 6.

 

[noseall]

Hi there, we are just embarking on a renovation project and the first job we needed to attend to was the repair of the chimney. After two days work with scaffolding and 3 people this is the result. It doesn't look good to me - we were promised removal of the existing mortar and new mortar put in and new lead work. Some of it looks ok but there are bits missing mortar and the job just looks messy. Am I expecting too much? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

It looks like they carried out the work from the ground - with a catapult.

 

[opps]

It looks like they have painted gloop over the lead on the right hand side of the chimney.

The pointing- did they do it with a spoon?

The flaunchings at the top look like regular sand and cement. AFAIK, it should be sharp sand and cement.

I think you might be better off forgoing your deposit and finding a new firm.

 

[Dereekoo]

Here is a bit of before and after pointing I did on my roof/chimney during covid lock down cos i was bored and had nothing to do ( 68 year old diyer at the time) I would expect pros to do just as good if not better

 

[Webbieads]

Thanks all. It’s all being redone tomorrow.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Thanks all. It’s all being redone tomorrow.

Who by?

Andy

 

[CountryFan]

How much was the quote?

Andy

Dunno, but maybe from £stretcher?

 

[HERTS P&D]

It's always strange when someone comes on here asking for help and advice but won't give any answers to questions.

Andy