Crediton’s valley exposure and varied housing stock — Georgian stone, Victorian terraces, cob buildings, 1970s estates — means every re-roof requires individual assessment. The material and specification that is correct for a concrete tile estate house on Crediton’s outskirts is not correct for a cob cottage on the fringe. We carry out roof replacements across Crediton and Mid Devon with the right approach for each building. Call 01392 759 295.
Crediton’s cob buildings present a specific challenge in re-roofing that most contractors get wrong. Cob walls require breathable construction at every interface — including the roof. Impermeable underlay on a cob building traps moisture in the wall head and causes structural deterioration. We use appropriate breathable systems on all Crediton cob properties and never install standard impermeable felt against an earth wall.
For Crediton’s 1970s concrete tile estates, nail sickness is the primary driver of re-roof decisions. When the corrosion has spread across the whole roof plane, complete replacement with modern concrete or clay interlocking tile on new stainless-nailed battens is the right solution. We carry out the full job — strip, batten replacement, breathable underlay and new tile — in a single programme.
Cob buildings in and around Crediton require a re-roofing approach that is fundamentally different from standard masonry construction. The wall head of a cob building must breathe — moisture that enters the cob through driving rain or condensation must be able to exit. A standard re-roof with impermeable felt underlay nailed against the top of a cob wall creates a moisture trap that causes structural deterioration over time. We use breathable membrane systems on all Crediton cob properties and always carry out a wall head condition assessment before specifying the new roof build-up.
Crediton’s Creedy Valley position creates wind loading on exposed roof faces that exceeds that of sheltered Exeter suburbs by a measurable margin. Re-roof specifications on the most exposed Crediton properties — particularly those on elevated roads to the north and south of the town — require enhanced tile fixing centres, appropriate batten screw rather than nail fixing on high-exposure faces, and heavier tile weight where planning allows. These are not optional enhancements on exposed Crediton rooftops: they are the difference between a re-roof that lasts 40 years and one that requires attention within 15.
Every Crediton re-roof starts with a thorough survey that assesses the deck, rafters, wall plates, and eaves condition as well as the covering. On Crediton’s older stock, we frequently find rafter feet that have been affected by previous gutter overflow, or wall plates that have deteriorated at the ends. These need to be addressed as part of the re-roofing programme, not left as a secondary issue. We include structural observations in every Crediton re-roof quote and price the full scope of work, not just the visible covering.
Free survey and itemised quote — no call-out fee, no obligation.
📞 Call 01392 759 295“Re-roof on our cob cottage outside Crediton. Breathable system throughout. They understood the building type completely.”
“Full estate re-roof on our 1970s semi. Nail sickness had spread across the whole roof. Clean replacement, good price.”
“Georgian stone property re-roofed in Welsh slate. Lime mortar, matching material. Exactly right.”
Cob requires breathable construction at every interface. We use breathable underlay systems on all cob properties in Crediton — never standard impermeable felt which traps moisture in the wall head.
From £5,500–£10,000 depending on size and materials. Free survey and itemised quote. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — Welsh slate and lime mortar are the correct specification for Crediton’s Georgian and Victorian stock. Call 01392 759 295 for advice.
A standard 3-bed semi takes 4–6 days. We factor in Crediton’s exposed valley weather and monitor the forecast throughout.
Yes — Sandford, Copplestone, Bow and surrounding EX17 villages. Call 01392 759 295 to confirm.
Yes — full strip and disposal is included in every Crediton re-roof quote. No skips left on the drive.
Yes — we work year round. Crediton’s valley exposure means we monitor weather carefully and work efficiently. Call 01392 759 295.
No call-out fee. No obligation. A local roofer who turns up when they say they will.
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