Pinhoe’s large 1960s–70s estate housing with concrete interlocking tile now at peak nail-sickness age means chimney repair demand in EX1 is consistent and year-round. Devon’s wet winters accelerate mortar and flashing deterioration, and Exeter’s mild temperatures mean the freeze-thaw cycles that cause acute damage elsewhere are replaced by slow progressive moisture damage. We carry out chimney repairs across Pinhoe with free surveys and honest pricing. Call 01392 759 295.
Pinhoe’s housing divides broadly into two chimney types: Victorian and Edwardian properties in the older part of the village near the church, with original lime-mortared stacks, and 1960s–70s estate housing with cement-pointed concrete block chimneys. Each requires a different repair approach. We use lime mortar on all pre-1900 Pinhoe stock and cement mortar colour-matched to the original on the estate housing.
The most common chimney repair call from Pinhoe’s estate housing is lead flashing failure at the roof abutment on properties where the original lead was installed in the 1960s and has now fatigued through 50+ years of thermal cycling. These are typically straightforward replacement jobs — the stack itself is sound — but the full flashing system, including the back gutter, should be assessed rather than just the point of the visible leak.
Chimney repointing in Pinhoe typically costs £300–£700 per stack depending on size and access. Lead step flashing replacement ranges from £400–£750. Full chimney crown replacement is £150–£300. Stack rebuilds are quoted individually. All Pinhoe chimney repair quotes are free, itemised and fixed — no call-out fee, no hidden extras. Call 01392 759 295 to arrange a free survey.
Free survey and quote — no call-out fee, no obligation.
📞 Call 01392 759 295“Lead flashing replaced on our 1970s estate house chimney. Full replacement, back gutter included. No more water ingress.”
“Chimney repointing on our older Pinhoe village property. Lime mortar used correctly. Looks how it should.”
“Crown repair and repointing. They spotted a loose pot during the survey. Fixed at the same time. Good thorough work.”
From £300–£700 per stack depending on size and access. Free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — standard on all pre-1900 stock. Cement is never used on heritage masonry.
Repointing is typically half a day to a full day per stack. Lead flashing replacement takes a full day.
Yes — ventilated purpose-made caps. Never foam fill. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — 10-year workmanship guarantee on all chimney work. Call 01392 759 295.
Always — crown, pot bedding, all four faces of pointing, lead flashings and back gutter. Not just the presenting issue.
Yes. Call 01392 759 295.
No call-out fee. No obligation. A local roofer who knows Pinhoe and turns up when they say they will.
01392 759 295