Allchimneys Kent provides domestic chimney lining, repairs, sweeping and stove installation across Herne Bay. We focus on safe, practical solutions — from improving draw and preventing downdraught to keeping stacks weather-tight and structurally sound.
Allchimneys Kent provides a clean, tidy and reliable domestic chimney service throughout Herne Bay, including Beltinge, Broomfield and the surrounding area.
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 Herne Bay and the surrounding area.
For our main East Kent authority hub, see chimney services in Canterbury.
Herne Bay includes seafront period properties, Victorian terraces, 1930s suburban homes and newer estates. Many of these homes were built with traditional masonry chimneys serving open fires, and a lot are now being reopened for stove use. Typical issues include failed pointing, degraded flaunching, leaking flashings and cracked liners — all of which can affect safety and draw if left unchecked, especially in exposed coastal conditions.
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 work completed for a Herne Bay household where the original flue required improvement for safe use. Finishing touches such as pots and cowls help protect the flue from rain and downdraught.
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 repair work completed in Herne Bay to secure loose brickwork and maintain a safe, stable stack above the roofline. Where homeowners are upgrading appliances, we can also support wood burning stove installation with the correct flue and compliance checks.
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.
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We also cover Whitstable and Faversham.