Updated 25 September 2026
Chimney repoint cost UK 2026
The going rate for chimney repoint in 2026 is £400–£1,200 (supply & fit, ex scaffold). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£400–£1,200
Worked example, 1 stack£1,071
Time on site1 days
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Market band source: Best Builders.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| point | Rake out and repoint stack | 12 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointing mortar per stack | £10 Cement mortar — Modern brick stacks | £18 Pre-mixed pointing mortar — Consistent colour | £40 NHL lime mortar — Pre-1919 stacks: lets the brick breathe |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Stack size? small (1–2 pots) · large (3+ pots)
- Mortar? cement · lime (pre-1919 stack)
- Property built? 2000 or later · before 2000 · unknown
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney defects | open joints, leaning stack, plants growing, cracked flaunching | Chimney needs work: offer repoint or rebuild options |
| Cement fillet or missing lead | cement fillets at walls or chimney, cracked or missing lead | Replace cement fillets with code 4 lead flashing |
| Signs of bats | bat droppings in the loft, gaps under ridge or soffits | Signs of bats: stop — a survey and possibly a licence are needed before work |
Questions
How much does chimney repoint cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £400–£1,200 (supply & fit, ex scaffold), from Best Builders. A worked example of 1 stack comes to about £1,061–£1,099 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does chimney repoint take?
The worked example of 1 stack takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of chimney repoint?
Mainly size and access, plus any prep found on site: chimney defects, cement fillet or missing lead, signs of bats.