Nail sickness is the dominant roof repair type across Pinhoe’s 1960s and 70s estate housing. Corroded steel nails cause tiles to slip progressively, and the pattern spreads once started. We carry out roof repairs across Pinhoe with honest surveys, targeted repair where viable and clear advice on when re-roofing becomes better value. Free surveys, no call-out fee. Call 01392 759 295.
Concrete interlocking tile on Pinhoe’s Birchy Barton Hill and Beacon Lane estates was installed in the 1960s and 70s using steel nails that are now corroding through their fixing holes. Individual tile repair — replacing a slipped tile and re-nailing with a stainless fixing — is appropriate when the problem is isolated to a small area. When we assess a Pinhoe roof and find nail sickness affecting more than 25–30% of the plane, we advise honestly that continued tile-by-tile repair is likely to cost more over the next 5 years than a planned full re-roof with new stainless-nailed battens.
Beyond nail sickness, Pinhoe’s slightly elevated position creates higher wind loading on exposed roof faces than central Exeter suburbs. Ridge mortar on Pinhoe properties deteriorates slightly faster than equivalent work in more sheltered areas. We use enhanced mortar mixes on exposed Pinhoe ridgelines and recommend more frequent ridge inspection than the standard cycle — typically every 8–10 years rather than 15.
Every Pinhoe roof repair starts with a free survey. We assess the full roof condition — not just the presenting defect — and provide a written itemised quote. There are no call-out fees and no obligation to proceed. We do not quote on the phone without seeing the roof. For emergency situations call 01392 759 295 for same-day attendance. For non-emergency repairs we typically survey within 3–5 working days of first contact.
Free survey and quote — no call-out fee, no obligation.
📞 Call 01392 759 295“Nail sickness on the rear slope. They surveyed, told us it was limited to one section, and repaired only what needed doing. Honest advice.”
“Ridge repointing on our Pinhoe estate house. Enhanced mortar mix specified for the exposed position. Looks clean and has held through winter.”
“Called about slipping tiles on the front slope. They came, surveyed the whole roof and told us the back slope was actually the priority. Good thorough approach.”
Targeted tile replacement from £150–£350. Ridge repointing from £150–£400. Free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — widespread on Pinhoe’s 1960s–70s estate housing. We survey and advise honestly on repair vs replacement.
Multiple tiles slipping in the same roof section, tiles that slide easily when pushed, or a growing number of tiles in the garden after a wind event. We assess and report honestly.
Yes — we work year round. Call 01392 759 295.
Most repairs are completed in a single half-day or full-day visit. We give a realistic timeframe in the quote.
When nail sickness covers more than 25–30% of the roof plane, or when repair costs over 5 years would approach re-roof cost. We advise honestly at the survey.
Yes — Broadclyst, Clyst Honiton and surrounding EX5 addresses. Call 01392 759 295 to confirm.
No call-out fee. No obligation. A local roofer who knows Pinhoe and turns up when they say they will.
01392 759 295