“Repointed the gable and chimney of our granite cottage as we had leaks. Russell is reliable, professional, and tidy. The new lime pointing looks great and there are no more leaks.”
Our Services
Granite Chimney Repairs & Repointing in Jersey
Repointing, rebuilding and restoring granite chimney stacks with lime mortar, with scaffolding arranged for you.
Chimneys take the worst of Jersey's weather, and failed pointing on a stack is a common cause of leaks and damp inside. R-V Stonemasons repoints and restores granite chimneys in lime mortar, from cottage stacks to a chimney dating back to 1580.
Russell organises the access, including scaffolding, and handles the job from start to finish.
Signs your chimney needs attention
Look for gaps or crumbling mortar between stones, plants growing from the joints, damp patches on chimney breasts or ceilings after rain, and stones that have moved. Getting failed pointing repaired early usually means a simpler, cheaper job.
Done in lime, done properly
Like the rest of a granite building, a chimney needs to breathe. Repointing in lime rather than cement lets moisture escape and protects the stone. One client with leaks through their gable and chimney found they stopped once both were repointed in lime.
What's included
- Raking out and lime repointing chimney stacks
- Rebuilding loose or damaged granite
- Restoring historic chimneys like for like
- Repairing chimneys damaged by cement or sealants
- Arranging scaffolding and access
Fully insured. Free, no-obligation quotes across Jersey.
Recent Work
Chimney Repairs by R-V Stonemasons






Testimonials
What Clients Say
“We couldn't be happier with the work Russ from R-V stonemasons has done for us. He lime pointed our chimneys and cottage to an excellent standard, and we're absolutely delighted with the finished result. Russ was incredibly reliable, tidy and professional throughout. He kept us informed every day about how things were progressing when we were off island, which was really reassuring, and we always felt we could trust him completely. He's also a very honest and genuine person, which made the whole experience so easy. It's not often you find someone who combines excellent workmanship with honesty, reliability and a great personality. Russ is a real perfectionist and takes huge pride in his work, also making his own lime mortar. We would highly recommend Russ to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy and conscientious stonemason. Thanks again, Russ — fantastic job!”
“After an absolute nightmare experience with a previous company, Kalmac, Russ at RV Stonemasons has completely restored my faith in tradesmen. I own a (nearly) 500-year-old granite fireplace and chimney which Kalmac effectively ruined. They coated the entire thing in StormDry, leaving the granite with an awful permanent wet-look finish, used cement instead of proper lime mortar on a period property, and even painted over the fireplace mortar with white cement to disguise damp issues they hadn't actually resolved. In the end, they were unable to fix the damage they caused. Thankfully, I found Russel. From day one, he approached the job properly, respectfully, and with genuine care for the building. He organised everything seamlessly — scaffolding, specialist sandblasting, even beautiful new lighting — and then worked tirelessly to painstakingly rake out, rebuild, repoint, and repair the years of damage caused by the previous company. The difference is unbelievable. The fireplace and chimney now look authentic again and, more importantly, have been restored correctly using appropriate materials and techniques. Russ is personable, incredibly hardworking, meticulous, exceptionally tidy, and very reasonably priced considering the quality of the workmanship. Nothing was too much trouble, and it's obvious he genuinely takes pride in what he does. I honestly wouldn't use anyone else going forward and cannot recommend RV Stonemasons highly enough. If you care about quality craftsmanship and want someone who actually understands historic stonework and period properties, Russ is your man.”
FAQ
Chimney Repairs: Common Questions
Do you repoint granite chimneys in Jersey?
Yes. R-V Stonemasons repoints and restores granite chimney stacks across Jersey using traditional lime mortar, and arranges scaffolding for the job.
Why is my chimney leaking?
A common cause is failed or cracked pointing that lets rain into the stack. Repointing in lime mortar often solves it, and a free site visit will identify the problem.
Can you restore a very old chimney?
Yes. R-V Stonemasons has restored historic granite chimneys, including one dating from 1580, using like-for-like methods and lime mortar.
Areas we cover
Based in St Helier, R-V Stonemasons works on chimney repairs projects across all twelve parishes of Jersey.
- St Helier
- St Brelade
- St Clement
- St John
- St Lawrence
- St Martin
- St Mary
- St Ouen
- St Peter
- St Saviour
- Grouville
- Trinity
Related services
- Lime PointingInternal and external lime pointing that protects granite, lets old walls breathe and stops water getting in.
- Heritage RestorationLike-for-like repair of historic Jersey granite buildings, using traditional lime mortar and matched stone so the work looks as though it has always been there.
- Granite FireplacesUncovering, cleaning, rebuilding and repointing traditional Jersey granite fireplaces, including new oak lintels and matched stone.
Planning chimney repairs work?
Book a free, no-obligation site visit. You'll get a clear quote and timeline before any work begins.