Whipton’s predominantly post-war and 1960s concrete tile housing with widespread nail sickness on the older estate stock 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 Whipton with free surveys and honest pricing. Call 01392 759 295.
Whipton’s post-war and 1960s estate housing carries concrete block chimneys with cement-pointed brickwork and relatively simple lead detail. These are generally less complex than Victorian heritage chimneys but still require correct mortar matching and properly dressed lead flashing replacement where the original has failed. The most common Whipton chimney repair we carry out is lead step flashing replacement on 1960s properties where the original lead has fatigued.
Chimney stacks on Whipton’s estate properties are occasionally found with foam-filled or taped-over flues from previous DIY weatherproofing attempts. These should always be replaced with ventilated chimney caps that allow air movement through the flue — foam fill causes condensation build-up that leads to internal damp and masonry damage over time. We fit purpose-made ventilated caps on all Whipton disused chimney stacks.
Chimney repointing in Whipton 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 Whipton 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 1960s semi chimney. Leak gone, properly fixed rather than patched.”
“Disused chimney capped with a ventilated cap. They explained why the foam fill was a problem. Correct approach.”
“Repointing and crown repair. Fair price, turned up when they said they would.”
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 Whipton and turns up when they say they will.
01392 759 295