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    Roof Pointing Preston: Ridges, Hips and Chimneys

    Failed mortar is one of the most common causes of roof leaks in Lancashire homes. When the mortar holding ridge tiles or between chimney bricks cracks and washes out, water gets in and tiles work loose. North W Roofing carries out roof pointing Preston homeowners and landlords can rely on, re-bedding and repointing ridges, hips and chimneys in weather-resistant mortar.

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    Our pointing services

    • Ridge re-bedding and pointing: loose ridge tiles lifted, re-bedded on fresh mortar and pointed.
    • Hip tile pointing on hipped roofs.
    • Chimney stack pointing: old mortar raked out and the joints repointed.
    • Colour-matched mortar so repairs blend in.

    Signs your roof needs repointing

    • Cracked or missing mortar along the ridge or hips.
    • Loose or rocking ridge tiles.
    • Pieces of mortar in the gutters or on the ground.
    • Crumbling mortar between chimney bricks.
    • Damp in the loft near the ridge, or on a chimney breast.

    How we repoint a ridge

    1. Lift the ridge tiles and clear away the old, failed mortar.
    2. Re-bed the tiles on fresh mortar, set straight and secure.
    3. Point the joints between the tiles.
    4. Clear up and check the rest of the roof while we're there.

    How we repoint a chimney

    Old mortar is raked out to a proper depth and the joints are repointed with weather-resistant mortar, colour-matched where needed. If the flaunching on top of the stack has also failed, it's usually worth renewing at the same time. See our chimney flaunching page.

    Pointing or a bigger repair?

    If the bricks are crumbling or the stack is leaning, pointing won't fix it. See our chimney rebuilds page. If ridge tiles are cracked or broken, they'll need replacing. See our roof repairs page.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why does my ridge keep coming loose?

    Usually because the mortar it's bedded on has cracked or washed out. Re-bedding on fresh mortar and pointing it properly fixes it.

    Can failed pointing cause a leak?

    Yes. Water can get in through cracked ridge mortar and failed chimney pointing.

    Can you match the colour of the existing mortar?

    We colour-match mortar where needed, so repairs blend in.

    Do I need scaffolding for chimney pointing?

    Usually, yes, for safe access. We'll explain what's needed when we quote.

    Are your quotes free?

    Yes. Call 07742 720 236 for a free quote.

    Need roof pointing in Preston?

    Call Danny on 07742 720 236 or request a free quote. We cover Preston, Leyland, Chorley and the surrounding area. See all the areas we cover.

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