Valley Fix, Chimney Flaunch & Repointing in Mapperley Park (with Cherry Picker Drama!) EP-21

Описание: Join me on a full day’s roofing job in Mapperley Park, Nottingham (EP 21) where I tackle multiple issues on a period property: a leaking lead valley, unsafe chimney flaunching, loose chimney pot, failed pointing, blocked hopper/gutters, and general leadwork sealing—all from my Spider 1890 cherry picker (which decides to misbehave mid-air 🙃).

Location & services featured (Nottingham):
Mapperley Park • Nottingham NG3 • Roof leak investigation • Lead valley repair • Chimney flaunching & benching • Chimney pot removal/reset • Brickwork repointing • Gutter & hopper clearing • Lead sealing • Verge/ridge titivation • Aerial removal • Cherry picker access

What you’ll see in this video

Setup on a tight street: Positioning the cherry picker without blocking traffic; moving vehicles; choosing safe outrigger points and spreader pads.

Valley & drainage diagnosis:

Blocked outlet and standing water restricting flow.

Cracked lead valley (close to a joint) identified as a likely leak point.

Clearing vegetation, soil, and debris to restore drainage.

Lead valley repair (step-by-step):

Careful strip-back of seam slates.

Cutting a new lead patch (recycled lead offcut in good condition).

Sliding, lapping, and dressing the patch to shed water.

Slate reinstatement: nailing where appropriate and gluing tiles to avoid over-fixing and reduce breakage.

Dry-down and protective coating (Aquapol/Roof shield-type) to help against pinholes and ponding.

Gutters & hopper: Clearing blockages to prevent water rising under the lead and tracking into the property.

Ridge & verge details: Filling gaps with roof putty to stop penetrating damp and deter nesting.

Chimney repairs:

Assessing loose/delaminating flaunching and a wobbly chimney pot posing a safety risk.

Careful dismantle, rebedding protruding bricks where feasible, full re-flaunch/bench around the pot, and sealing lead upstands.

Limiting disturbance to fragile brickwork to avoid further damage.

Safety & access: Harness use, stable ground selection, weather considerations (unexpected rain), and why you always need a cherry picker rescue plan.

Materials & tools: Lead offcuts, roof putty, sealants, grinder for raking out joints, pointing tools, adhesives for slate/tile reinstatement.

Why this matters (for homeowners in Nottingham)

If you’re searching for chimney repairs in Nottingham, chimney flaunching, lead valley repair, or repointing Mapperley / Mapperley Park, this video shows real-world diagnostics and fixes that prevent leaks: proper valley drainage, sound flaunching, and correct mortar strength for repointing so bricks aren’t damaged.

Chapters (guide)

0:00 Intro & setup in Mapperley Park
1:40 Valley inspection: blocked hopper, standing water, cracked lead
4:30 Lead patch repair & slate reinstatement (nail + glue method)
7:45 Gutter/hopper clear-out & ridge/verge putty work
10:10 Chimney: unsafe pot, failed flaunching, careful dismantle & re-bench
14:20 Lead detail sealing & final clean-down
16:10 Wrap-up: results, dry weather set, machine loaded

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