Heavitree is one of Exeter’s most densely housed inner suburbs, with a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and Edwardian semis running along the main Heavitree Road corridor and the streets behind it. It’s one of our busiest areas for roof repairs and re-roofs, and we know the housing stock here inside out.
Full roofing cover for Heavitree. 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 →Heavitree’s Victorian terraces — particularly along Heavitree Road, Burnthouse Lane and the streets off Church Road — are predominantly Welsh slate on original battens. Many of these roofs are now over 100 years old. Nail sickness is not as common here as on the 1970s estates, but lead flashing failure on chimney stacks and slate slippage from failing fixings is a regular call.
The 1930s semis that run through the roads off Heavitree Road and into Wonford are concrete plain tile, increasingly showing mortar repointing needs and the occasional nail sickness pattern. These are well-built properties with generous roof pitches that drain Devon’s rainfall effectively when maintained.
Welsh slate slippage from corroded fixings on Victorian terraces. Lead chimney flashing failure on north-facing stacks. Ridge tile mortar failure from freeze-thaw cycling. Moss on north-facing slopes across the suburb. Flat roof extensions on rear additions are frequent in Heavitree and often in need of GRP replacement after 15–20 years.
Detailed pages covering specific services in Heavitree — local pricing, local housing stock, common problems unique to this area.
“Victorian terrace off Heavitree Road. Welsh slate repair matched exactly. Lead chimney flashing replaced at the same time. Dry ever since.”
“1930s semi on Burnthouse Lane. Ridge repointing and biocide moss treatment. All done in one day, no mess.”
“GRP replacement on rear extension flat roof. Had been leaking since we moved in. Completely sorted.”
Yes — Heavitree is one of our core Exeter areas. We work across all streets in EX1 and EX2 throughout the year.
From £150–£400 for minor repairs. Free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — Heavitree’s Victorian terraces have natural Welsh slate and matching repairs are a regular job.
Yes. Call 01392 759 295 any time.
Heavitree's Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis predominantly carry original Welsh slate. Some post-war infill properties use concrete interlocking tile. We work with all of these and always recommend matching the original material on Heavitree's period stock.
Yes — Gladstone Road, Church Road, Burnthouse Lane, Fore Street and all surrounding EX1/EX2 streets. Local knowledge of Heavitree's specific roof types means faster, more accurate quoting. Call 01392 759 295.
Very common — Heavitree's high chimney density and the age of the original lead on Victorian terraces means flashing failure is one of the most frequent repair calls we receive from this area. Full replacement is usually more cost-effective than patching aged lead.
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