From the flint-and-brick cottages along the older streets to the post-war semis on the town's edges, Downham Market has a real variety of chimney types — and we rebuild all of them to last.
Downham Market sits on slightly higher ground above the Fen drainage levels, but exposed westerly winds still take a toll on chimney stacks here. The town has a good mix of Victorian terraces in the centre, flint-faced cottages on the rural fringes toward Bexwell and Wimbotsham, and 1950s–70s semis that often have single-flue stacks in a soft, sand-faced brick that deteriorates quickly. Chimney rebuilds in Downham Market typically run from the flashing line upward, though we assess every stack individually before quoting.
We source brick that matches the existing elevation wherever possible, and we use hydraulic lime mortar on all pre-1920 work in the area. New lead flashing and a fitted pot or weathered cap are included as standard — there's no point in rebuilding a stack and leaving inadequate weathering at the top.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
