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What sort(s) of tradesperson/etc do I need for these jobs?

Our surveyor (for the property we recently bought) identified work that needed doing. I'm more than a little simple when it comes to practical matters, so please forgive what is no doubt a naïve question, but: Should I be looking for a builder, roofer and/or others in combination for the below work?

GARAGE (brick construction under tiled roof)
* The cement pointing to the ridge needs to be renewed.
* The gutter to the front of the garage to be extended edge of the roof.
* The barge boards are slightly twisted - to be replaced.

MAIN WALLS
* There is some hairline cracking at the junction with the garage (to the rear) that needs local re-pointing

MAIN ROOF AREAS
* The cement pointing to ridge tiles is weathered & repointing necessary.

EXTERNAL JOINERY
* The barge board to the front of the property needs to be re-fixed.

INDOORS
* Removal of air vent in lounge through to conservatory (for previously installed gas fire/back boiler, now removed).

CHIMNEYSTACKS AND FLASHINGS
(One chimneystack with one cowling, and one flue)
* There is some minor hairline cracking to mortar joints that needs repairing
* Minor resealing of lead work

Also, our back boiler has been removed from the chimney (leaving the lined flue, and some type of cowl which I think is a gas cowl) - the better half wants to use the open space left as some form of cupboard - I would *assume* a builder or handyman would be the way to go for this - please correct me if I'm wrong! So, three related questions:
(1) Am I right in assuming I will need the cowl removed and a chimney cap installed,
(2) If so is it better to look at a chimney sweep or someone who specifically deals with flue systems?
(3) Should the chimney liner stay in place or be removed?

Thanks.

Comments

  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    a good jobbing builder could do all of those things, however the roof work will require a roof ladder so this maybe better left to a roofer, a sweep won't remove the liner.
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • I take it then that removing the liner is perhaps a good idea after all?
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    I take it then that removing the liner is perhaps a good idea after all?

    yes if you don't need it & then the chimney can be capped to prevent water ingress
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
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