A chimney may look sound from the pavement while the hidden side is already letting water in. From above, the vulnerable details become much clearer: the lead where the stack meets the roof, the mortar around the pots, the flaunching on top and the slates or tiles immediately below.
Why autumn is the right time to look
Central Scotland roofs face repeated wind, driving rain and freeze-thaw cycles. A small crack can hold water, freeze overnight and widen. Loose mortar and tired flashing can then fail during the first serious storm, when roofers are busiest and emergency access costs more.
What we inspect around a chimney
- Loose, leaning or damaged chimney pots
- Cracked flaunching and open mortar joints
- Lifted, split or poorly dressed lead flashing
- Missing, slipped or cracked tiles and slates beside the stack
- Debris, vegetation and staining that may indicate trapped moisture
- Visible defects on ridge tiles, valleys and nearby gutters
Evidence you can actually use
Your AyeInspect report shows clear aerial photographs with defects circled, described and given a severity grade. Because we do not carry out repairs or recommend a preferred roofer, the report gives you independent evidence to obtain and compare fair quotations.