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amey in reply to @Polygon

Talking of chimneys, mine needs some pointing, can probably wait until the spring. Was going to get cowls added too stop rain getting in, but should I just get it capped given that I'm unlikely to ever use a conventional fireplace?

Literally in the same boat. Fireplace is a storage for brompton and I dont want it to get wet. We will also convert the loft at some point so I was thinking of 'capping' them then and just do maintenance work.

A roofer gave me a quote of £2.7k incl scaffolding. Is that too much?

If I delay do I risk further damage to property?

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hoefla in reply to @amey

Is that price repointing and capping? (No advice just would like to know ballpark as well)
Same needs here - wondering what I can co-ordinate to do at once... Side needs: repointing, SVP replacement, roof patching. Front needs: chimney repointing (not really at the front but probably easiest way to access it), and aspirationally re-rendering with external insulation.

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amey in reply to @hoefla

Nope just repointing (I think). Capping is removing the column right? I said no to that (for now).

I was thinking about getting the gutters done too while scaffolding is up, clean/maintain/replace if needed.

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