St Thomas’s one of Exeter's highest densities of Victorian terrace housing, all carrying original Welsh slate means chimney repair demand in EX4 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 St Thomas with free surveys and honest pricing. Call 01392 759 295.
St Thomas’s concentration of Victorian terraces means chimney repair is one of the most frequent job types we carry out in EX4. The high density of original stacks along Cowick Street and the streets off Okehampton means we know this housing stock well. Lime mortar repointing, lead step flashing replacement and crown repair are the standard repair categories. We use hydraulic lime mortar as standard on all St Thomas Victorian chimney work.
The north-facing chimney faces on St Thomas’s Victorian terraces are the most deteriorated because they receive the least solar drying. Mortar on north-facing stack faces breaks down faster than south-facing equivalents on the same property. We assess all four faces of every St Thomas chimney we survey and prioritise the work by face condition — often the visible south face is sound while the hidden north face requires urgent repointing.
Chimney repointing in St Thomas 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 St Thomas 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“Chimney on our Cowick Street terrace. North face had failed completely but the south face looked fine from the street. Good that they checked all four sides.”
“Lead flashing at the back of the chimney. Full replacement, not a patch. Damp in the chimney breast gone.”
“Crown repair and repointing on our terrace chimney. Lime mortar used correctly. Neat and professional.”
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 St Thomas and turns up when they say they will.
01392 759 295