Roof Covering
Tiles or slates direct rainwater down the roof towards the guttering system.
Chimney & roofline care
Chimneys & GutteringProtecting the Roof From Top to Edge.
Roofing work around chimney areas together with guttering repairs and renewal, helping address vulnerable points where rainwater interacts with the roof and roofline.
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Rainwater pathRoof → Gutter → Downpipe
Follow the rainwater
Chimneys and guttering sit at two very different parts of the roof.
But both are closely connected to how the roofing system deals with rainwater.
01Rain
Water reaches the roof covering.
02Roof
Tiles or slates direct water downwards.
03Guttering
Gutters collect water at the roof edge.
04Downpipe
Water is carried away from the roofline.
CHIMNEY JUNCTION
Where a chimney passes through this roofing system, flashing and surrounding roof details help protect the junction from water ingress.
Flashing
Roof covering
01 / CHIMNEY
The chimney creates one of the roof's important junctions.
A chimney passes directly through the roofing system. That creates areas where masonry, roof coverings and flashing meet.
If pointing deteriorates or flashing around the chimney becomes damaged, water may find a route into the surrounding roofing area.
PointingMortar condition around chimney masonry.
FlashingWeather protection where chimney and roof meet.
Surrounding RoofTiles, slates and associated roof details.
Chimney condition
What should you look out for?
Visible deterioration does not always show exactly where water may be entering, but several signs can indicate that the chimney or surrounding roofing area needs attention.
01Deteriorated or missing mortar joints
02Visible movement around chimney masonry
03Damaged flashing around the chimney base
04Water staining near the chimney area
05Loose or deteriorated roofing around the stack
Visible deteriorationChimney & surrounding roof
02 / GUTTERING
Guttering takes over where the roof covering ends.
Rainwater travels down the roof before reaching the gutter at the lower roof edge.
From there, the guttering system needs to collect that water and direct it towards the downpipes rather than allowing it to overflow around the building.
ARoof Edge
BGutter
CDownpipe
Guttering faultGuttering warning signs
Problems are often easiest to notice when it rains.
Guttering faults can become particularly visible during rainfall when water begins escaping somewhere it should not.
01Rainwater overflowing from guttering
02Loose or sagging gutter sections
03Leaking gutter joints
04Water running down external walls
05Damaged or disconnected downpipes
Think beyond one component
Roof, chimney and guttering work together around the same property.
A fault in one area can sometimes appear to be a problem somewhere else, which is why the surrounding roofing details also matter.
Chimney Junction
The area where the chimney passes through the roof needs appropriate flashing and surrounding roofing details.
Roof Edge
Rainwater reaches the lower edge of the roof before entering the guttering system.
Guttering
Gutters collect water from the roof and direct it towards the downpipes.
Downpipes
Downpipes carry collected rainwater away from the roofline towards the property's drainage arrangements.
From fault to finished work
Start by identifying which part of the roofline is causing the problem.
Chimney and guttering faults can have different causes, so the first step is understanding the affected area before deciding what work is needed.
01
Identify the problem
Tell us what you have noticed around the chimney, roofline or guttering.
02
Assess the affected area
The relevant roof, chimney junction or guttering area can be assessed to understand the cause and extent of the fault.
03
Agree the work
The proposed work and quotation are discussed before the agreed repair or renewal begins.
04
Complete the work
The agreed roofing, chimney-area or guttering work is completed with attention to the surrounding roof details.
Regional coverage
Chimney and guttering work across our service area.
Chimney & guttering FAQs
Common questions about two important parts of the roofline.
01What chimney repair work do you provide?+
Our roofing work around chimneys can include attention to deteriorated pointing, flashing and surrounding roofing areas where faults have developed.
02Can damaged chimney flashing cause a roof leak?+
Yes. The junction between a chimney and the surrounding roof is a vulnerable area. Damaged or deteriorated flashing can contribute to water ingress.
03What are signs that guttering needs attention?+
Common signs include overflowing water, leaking joints, sagging sections, disconnected downpipes and rainwater running down external walls rather than being carried away correctly.
04Can damaged guttering be repaired?+
Some localised guttering faults may be suitable for repair. Where sections are extensively damaged or deteriorated, wider renewal may need to be considered.
05Why is guttering important to the roof?+
Guttering receives rainwater as it reaches the lower edge of the roof and directs that water towards the property's downpipes. Problems can allow water to overflow onto walls and surrounding areas.
06Can you inspect the chimney area when investigating a roof leak?+
Yes. Where water ingress appears to be associated with a chimney, the surrounding roof covering, flashing and junction details can form part of the roofing assessment.
07Do you work on chimneys and guttering outside Sheffield?+
Our wider service area includes Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
08Can I get a free quotation?+
Yes. Contact Total Roofing & Repairs Limited to discuss the chimney, guttering or associated roofing work and arrange a no-obligation quotation.
Seen a chimney or guttering problem?
Tell us what you've noticed.
Contact Total Roofing & Repairs Limited to discuss chimney, flashing or guttering work and arrange a free, no-obligation quotation.