Crediton sits at higher elevation than Exeter and takes the full force of Devon’s prevailing south-westerly winds. The town’s mixture of ancient cob and stone buildings, Victorian terraces and modern suburban housing demands different roofing approaches for each era.
Full roofing cover for Crediton. Every service backed by a 10-year guarantee and free quotes.
Slipped slates, failed flashings, ridge mortar, valleys — diagnosed and fixed with no call-out fees.
Learn more →Full re-roofs in Welsh slate, clay tile and concrete interlocking. 10-year guarantee.
Learn more →GRP and EPDM flat roofs for extensions and garages. Specified for Devon’s rainfall.
Learn more →Soft-wash clearance and biocide treatment. Annual maintenance programmes available.
Learn more →Crediton is one of Devon’s oldest market towns, and its housing reflects this history. The oldest properties in the town centre and surrounding hamlets are built in cob and local stone with plain clay tile roofs. Victorian expansion brought terraced housing to the streets around the High Street and Dean Street corridor, predominantly with Welsh slate.
The Mid Devon climate is noticeably more exposed than Exeter’s city environment. Crediton sits on higher ground with fewer windbreaks, and the agricultural landscape surrounding the town gives south-westerlies a clear run. Ridge tiles and hip ends take more wind loading here than on comparable Exeter properties.
Crediton and the surrounding hamlets of Sandford, Shobrooke and Upton Hellions have substantial numbers of traditional cob properties. Cob is a breathable material that relies on the roof above it to keep walls dry. We have experience with lime mortar, traditional clay and slate systems appropriate to cob construction.
Detailed pages covering specific services in Crediton — local pricing, local housing stock, common problems unique to this area.
“Cob farmhouse on the edge of Crediton. Previous roofer used wrong materials trapping moisture. These roofers understood the problem immediately and specified correctly.”
“Ridge tiles had been poorly re-bedded in cement and came off in the wind. Re-bedded in lime mortar and pointed properly. Solid job.”
“Welsh slate repair on our Victorian terrace. Matched the slate perfectly and you can't see where the repair is.”
Yes. Cob construction requires breathable systems — lime mortar, appropriate tile types. We have worked on cob properties in Crediton, Sandford and surrounding Mid Devon.
Minor repairs from £150–£400. Free quote available. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — Sandford, Shobrooke, Copplestone, Bow, Lapford and other Mid Devon locations within approximately 15 miles of Exeter.
Yes. Crediton is within our standard emergency area. Call 01392 759 295 any time.
Yes — cob building repair requires breathable repair systems and lime mortar. We do not use cement on cob or other earth-wall buildings in the Crediton area. Call 01392 759 295 for advice on your property.
Crediton sits in the Creedy Valley where the topography channels Atlantic weather from the south-west. Wind speeds in the valley frequently exceed those recorded at the Exeter weather station, accelerating mortar and flashing deterioration on exposed rooftops.
Yes — Sandford, Copplestone, Morchard Bishop, Cheriton Fitzpaine and surrounding EX17 villages. Call 01392 759 295 to confirm coverage for your address.
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