Heavitree’s Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis carry original Welsh slate and high chimney stacks that have been in place for over a century. When a storm dislodges a ridge tile or opens a lead flashing on a Heavitree property, the consequences reach the ceiling quickly. We provide 24/7 emergency roofing cover across Heavitree and all EX1 streets. Call 01392 759 295 any time.
Victorian slate roofs in Heavitree are generally robust, but the lead flashings, ridge mortar and slate fixings are now 80–130 years old and have been under Devon’s weather through every one of those years. Storm events that open a failed flashing or dislodge a weathered ridge tile create immediate water ingress risk. We carry matching Welsh slate, emergency lead sealant and weatherproofing materials on all vehicles and can make any Heavitree roof safe within hours of your call. Our emergency line is 01392 759 295 — answered 24 hours.
Heavitree’s high chimney density means chimney-related storm events are among our most frequent emergency call types in EX1. Chimney stacks that have experienced lime mortar deterioration over decades are vulnerable to wind-driven displacement of the crown and pots. If you can see movement on a chimney stack from inside the property or from the street, call us immediately — a shifting stack is a structural risk as well as a water ingress risk.
When you call our emergency line from a Heavitree property, you speak directly to someone who can assess the situation and dispatch a team. We do not route calls through a call centre. We confirm an arrival time, carry the right materials for your property type, and make the roof safe on the first visit. Emergency weatherproofing is followed by a written condition report and a fixed quote for the permanent repair. Call 01392 759 295 at any time — 24 hours, every day.
Free survey and quote — no call-out fee, no obligation.
📞 Call 01392 759 295“Storm at 2am lifted three Welsh slates from our Gladstone Road Victorian. Called the emergency number and they were here by 4am. Roof safe before morning.”
“Lead flashing opened on our chimney during a south-westerly. Called at 7am, they arrived by 9, made safe and followed up with a permanent repair two days later.”
“Sudden ceiling damp after heavy rain. They diagnosed a failed back gutter from the road without needing access. Correct call. Fixed same day.”
Yes — 24 hours a day, every day. Call 01392 759 295 at any time.
Heavitree is within our immediate Exeter coverage. We aim to reach EX1 properties within 1–2 hours. Call 01392 759 295 and we’ll confirm an arrival time immediately.
We carry matching reclaimed Welsh slate, emergency lead sealant, heavy-duty tarpaulins and storm boards on all emergency vehicles. We can make most Heavitree slate roofs safe on the first visit.
Yes — chimney stack emergencies, including loose pots and displaced crown, are one of our most frequent EX1 call types. We secure chimney stacks safely before any further work.
Yes — written condition report and itemised invoice for all emergency work, suitable for buildings insurance claims.
Yes — all EX1 streets including Gladstone Road, Church Road, Burnthouse Lane and surrounding roads. Call 01392 759 295.
Active water ingress through the ceiling, displaced ridge tiles exposing the felt, loose chimney pots or stacks, and any situation where the roof structure is exposed to weather. If in doubt, call — we’ll advise honestly whether same-day response is needed.
No call-out fee. No obligation. A local roofer who knows Heavitree and turns up when they say they will.
01392 759 295