What we do
We can fix your chimney quickly and with no contact with the building. We can get to your roof from your garden or driveway.
Our Red Spiders will fit through a standard garden gate and unfold to go up to 19 meters up or 10 meters away from the base.
Red Spider Hire provides a safe and stable platform for workers to access the chimney and perform the repairs. It also helps to prevent accidents and injuries.
Let us take the hassle out of fixing your chimney before it drives you potty!
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What Is Chimney Repointing?
Chimney repointing is the process of renewing the external mortar joints between bricks or stonework in a chimney stack. Mortar is the binding material that holds the structure together, but as it ages, it can crack, crumble, or wash away due to exposure to rain, frost, and wind.
If left untreated, gaps in the mortar allow water to penetrate the brickwork. Over time, this can lead to damp issues, frost damage, and even structural instability. Repointing restores the protective barrier, extending the life of your chimney and preventing costly repairs later on.
Our Chimney Repointing Process
At Northampton Property Maintenance, we follow a meticulous process to ensure the highest quality results:
- Inspection and Assessment – We carry out a detailed survey to check the extent of mortar damage and identify any additional issues, such as loose bricks or damaged leadwork.
- Preparation – Old, deteriorated mortar is carefully raked out to the correct depth without damaging surrounding brickwork.
- Repointing – Fresh mortar is applied, either using traditional lime mortar for heritage buildings or modern mortar mixes for newer properties, depending on the specific chimney requirements.
- Finishing – Mortar joints are tooled to match the existing style of the property, ensuring a seamless and aesthetically pleasing finish.
- Final Checks – The chimney stack is re-examined to guarantee a strong, durable result that will stand up to the elements for many years to come.
Chimney Repointing for Different Types of Properties
For Homeowners
Your chimney plays an important role in protecting your home from the weather. Repointing not only makes your property safer but also improves its appearance.
For Landlords and Estate Agents
A neglected chimney can reduce property value and discourage potential tenants or buyers. Regular maintenance, including repointing, helps you protect your investment and reassure clients of the property’s condition.
For Historic and Listed Buildings
Older properties often require specialist attention. We are experienced in working with lime mortar and traditional brickwork, ensuring repairs remain in keeping with the building’s age and character.
Specialist Property Maintenance Services We Offer
We don’t do general repairs. We focus on specialised property maintenance, delivered by qualified professionals with the right equipment and safety certifications.
Chimney Liner Installations
Chimney liners are essential for safe and efficient fireplace and stove operation. We install high-grade chimney liners for both traditional fireplaces and modern solid-fuel burners. Our team ensures that all installations meet UK safety and building regulations.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing flue or installing a new one, we’ll assess your chimney’s condition, recommend the right liner type, and complete the job to the highest standard. Proper chimney lining improves safety, heating efficiency, and reduces carbon monoxide risk.
Industrial Lights
Keeping your industrial lighting in full working order is critical for operational safety and productivity. We offer a reliable industrial lighting maintenance service for warehouses, factories, workshops, and commercial buildings.
Our services include:
- Replacing high bay and low bay lighting
- LED lighting upgrades
- Fault-finding and repairs
- Scheduled lighting inspections
- High-level access equipment for elevated lighting
We work efficiently with minimal disruption and offer out-of-hours service where required to avoid downtime.
External Painting & Decorating
External painting isn’t just about appearance — it protects your property from moisture, UV exposure, and weather damage. Our experienced decorators provide professional painting and treatment for:
- House and building exteriors
- Render, cladding, and brickwork
- Fascias and soffits
- Doors, windows, and frames
- Commercial exteriors
We only use high-quality, weather-resistant paints and materials to ensure long-lasting results.
Guttering
Blocked, damaged, or leaking gutters can lead to serious property damage over time, including damp and structural issues. We offer full gutter maintenance services for domestic, commercial, and industrial properties.
Our guttering services include:
- Clearing blockages
- Sealing leaks
- Fixing sagging or detached gutters
- Downpipe maintenance
- Routine inspection schedules
All work is carried out safely using appropriate access equipment and safety procedures.
Air Conditioning and Ventilation
We install, repair, and maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems for both residential and commercial buildings. Our team works on:
- Internal split air conditioning units
- External condenser units
- Mechanical ventilation systems
- Airflow optimisation and ducting
- Repairs, servicing, and system diagnostics
We can help create a more comfortable and energy-efficient environment, especially in offices, retail, and public buildings.
Soffit & Fascia
Soffits and fascias are a crucial part of your roofline, protecting the structure from moisture and pests. We offer professional maintenance and repair of:
- UPVC and timber soffits and fascias
- Peeling paint or cracks
- Rot and water damage
- Loose or detached boards
Well-maintained soffits and fascias not only protect your home but also improve kerb appeal and property value.
Non-Contact Roofing Repairs
Using drone technology and remote assessment tools, we provide non-contact roofing inspections and minor repairs. This is especially useful for:
- High roofs
- Hard-to-access properties
- Safety-critical environments
We assess damage using visual tools and then carry out minimal-intrusion repairs to keep your roof secure and watertight — without unnecessary scaffolding or disruption.
Tree Surgery
Our trained and insured tree surgeons carry out a full range of arboricultural services for domestic and commercial properties:
- Tree pruning and crown reduction
- Tree felling and stump removal
- Site clearance and forestry management
- Emergency tree work
- Storm damage clean-up
Whether you need routine maintenance or large-scale tree clearance, we use the right tools and techniques for safe and effective results.
FAQ’s
Testimonials
Great, friendly service from Bob and Mike. Exceptional value too for a leak from a chimney pot that would have been a pain and costly to scaffold.
Shame I cannot give 6 stars.
I would recommend mike and his spider to anyone absolutely brilliant bit of kit.
We used Mike at Red Spider for chimney access on a job we could not reach with ladders. I can honestly say that his attitude to the job, the machine and the professional manner in which his services were carried out will be second to none.
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