Crediton’s exposed valley position and varied housing stock — cob buildings, Georgian stone townhouses, Victorian Welsh slate terraces, modern concrete tile — requires a roofer who understands different materials and their different failure modes. We carry out roof repairs across Crediton and Mid Devon.
Crediton’s cob and stone buildings require breathable repair systems — lime mortar for pointing, appropriate tile types that allow moisture movement, and no impermeable surface coatings on the substrate. These requirements are often misunderstood by roofers without heritage experience, and incorrect repairs using cement mortar can cause accelerated masonry damage.
The Victorian terraces of Dean Street and the High Street corridor are predominantly Welsh slate. Repairs here require matching natural slate sourced from Welsh quarries. The post-war estates on the town fringes have concrete interlocking tile with increasingly common nail sickness at this age. We carry out all three repair types across EX17.
Every Crediton roof repair starts with a free survey. We assess the full roof condition — not just the presenting defect — and provide a written, itemised quote that sets out exactly what work is required, what materials will be used, and what the total cost will be. There are no call-out fees, no charges for the survey, and no obligation to proceed. We do not quote on the phone without seeing the roof — an honest repair quote requires a proper inspection. For emergency situations, call 01392 759 295 and we will attend the same day. For non-emergency repairs, we typically survey within 3–5 working days of first contact.
We cover Crediton and the surrounding Devon area. Call 01392 759 295 for a free, no-obligation quote or to book an emergency call-out.
“Cob farmhouse repair near Crediton. They used lime mortar throughout without being asked. Exactly right.”
“Victorian terrace in Crediton. Welsh slate matched perfectly. Fast turnaround.”
“Ridge repointing on our post-war semi. Done correctly, no shortcuts. Competitive price.”
Yes — we specify lime mortar and appropriate tile types for cob construction throughout the EX17 area.
From £150–£400. Free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — Sandford, Copplestone, Bow and surrounding EX17 villages.
Yes. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — cob buildings require breathable repair systems and lime mortar. We never use cement on earth-wall buildings. This applies to roof junction mortar, chimney pointing and any wall abutment work.
Valley position and higher rainfall means we specify harder lime mortar mixes on Crediton's exposed ridgelines and chimney stacks than we would use in a more sheltered location. This extends the service life of pointing work significantly.
Yes — Sandford, Copplestone, Cheriton Fitzpaine and surrounding EX17 villages. Call 01392 759 295 to confirm.
No call-out fees. Free survey and written quote.
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