Allchimneys Kent provides domestic chimney lining, repairs, sweeping and stove installation across Dover. Coastal wind and weather can be hard on chimney stacks — we help keep them weather-tight, safe to use, and performing properly with the right cowls and flue systems.
Allchimneys Kent provides a clean, tidy and reliable domestic chimney service throughout Dover, including River, Buckland and surrounding villages.
Over time, wind‑driven rain, seasonal frost and constant exposure at roof level can wear away mortar joints, loosen brickwork and lead to failed flashing. What starts as a small gap in pointing can quickly become water ingress, damp around fireplaces, staining on internal walls or loose masonry that needs urgent attention.
We provide chimney lining and repairs, chimney sweeping, stove installation, and chimney pot and cowl installation across Dover and the surrounding area.
For our main East Kent authority hub, see chimney services in Canterbury.
Dover has many Victorian and Edwardian terraces built during the town’s growth as a major port, along with 1930s housing and later developments. These older brick stacks often serve multiple fireplaces and can suffer from mortar erosion, flashing failure and flaunching breakdown after years of coastal weather. Wind turbulence around rooflines can also cause downdraught and poor draw — making correct cowl selection and properly sized flue systems especially important in Dover.
Specialist rope-access and steeplejack chimney work — often completed without scaffolding, helping reduce project costs.
Chimney lining improves safety, performance and efficiency by ensuring flue gases are carried safely out of the property. Older chimneys and previously used open-fire flues often require lining before a stove can be installed, or when an existing liner has deteriorated over time.
Chimney lining carried out on a Dover property to improve draw and protect the flue from long-term deterioration. Where the stack also needs weatherproofing, we can combine this with chimney repairs for a complete upgrade.
Before recommending any liner, we carry out an internal flue inspection (including checking for blockages, failed liners, leakage and the true flue route), then confirm the correct liner diameter for the appliance and opening size. This avoids common problems such as poor draw, excessive soot build-up, and premature liner failure. Where needed, we can also smoke test to identify leakage points before any installation work begins.
We supply and install correctly sized flexible flue liners for multi-fuel appliances and open fireplaces burning wood, coal, or gas, ensuring safe operation, efficient performance, and full compliance with current installation standards. Where required, we can also carry out smoke testing and chimney inspections to identify leaking chimneys or breached flues before recommending the most suitable lining solution.
Chimney stack repointing and weatherproofing completed on a Dover property to prevent water ingress and stabilise the masonry. Where the flue is also deteriorated, our chimney lining service restores safe draw and long-term performance.
Most chimney repairs come down to keeping the stack weather-tight and structurally sound. We repair chimney stacks to stop water getting in, prevent loose masonry, and extend the life of the chimney so it remains safe for use with open fires and stoves.
Sweeping is about safety and performance. A clean flue draws better, reduces smoke blow-back and lowers the risk of chimney fires. If you’ve moved into a property and don’t know the history, a sweep and safety check is a smart first step.
The right pot and cowl setup can solve frustrating problems — birds entering unused flues, rain getting straight into the stack, or downdraught that causes smoke to spill back into the room. We supply and fit the correct cowl for the job, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
A good stove installation isn’t just about fitting the appliance — it’s about correct flue design, maintaining safe distances from combustibles, appropriate hearth material design and installation, safe clearances, and reliable long-term performance. If a liner is required, we’ll advise on the correct size and the right termination to suit the chimney and local wind conditions.
Specialist Expertise: In addition to domestic chimney servicing, Allchimneys Kent provides specialist high-access inspections and structural chimney repairs using rope-access and traditional steeplejack techniques. These methods often allow work to be completed without the need for expensive scaffolding, helping to reduce overall project costs while maintaining the highest safety standards. Learn more about our full range of solutions within our chimney services overview.
Our team regularly operates along the historic Cinque Ports coastline. As one of the original Cinque Ports, Dover sits within a chain of coastal towns where reliable chimney maintenance remains essential for many period properties exposed to wind, salt air and driving rain. We carry out chimney repairs, chimney lining and stove installation across Dover and surrounding coastal towns such as Sandwich, Hythe and New Romney.
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We also cover Deal and Canterbury.