Wonford’s post-war housing with a high proportion of flat-roof rear extensions added in the 1970s and 80s means chimney repair demand in EX2 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 Wonford with free surveys and honest pricing. Call 01392 759 295.
Wonford’s post-war housing stock includes a mix of properties with active chimneys serving fireplaces and solid fuel appliances, and disused chimneys left from original heating configurations. Both types require maintenance. Active chimney stacks need sound pointing, correctly dressed lead flashings and sound crowns to prevent water ingress. Disused stacks need properly ventilated capping to prevent damp penetration through the uncapped flue.
The lead flashings on Wonford’s post-war chimney stacks are now typically 50–70 years old. Lead of this age in Exeter’s climate has usually developed stress cracking at fold points and the sealant at the lead-to-masonry junction has lost adhesion. We carry out full lead replacement on Wonford chimney stacks rather than point-by-point patching — the whole flashing system is at the same age and the same level of fatigue.
Chimney repointing in Wonford 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 Wonford 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 on our Wonford post-war semi replaced in full. No more ceiling stain above the chimney breast.”
“Disused chimney capped properly. They removed the old foam fill first. Correct approach.”
“Full chimney survey and repair. They found a secondary issue during the survey we hadn’t known about. Helpful.”
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 Wonford and turns up when they say they will.
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