Roofers in Tiverton, Devon

Tiverton's character comes from its remarkable stock of Tudor and Georgian buildings — St Peter's Church, Tiverton Castle and the town's historic almshouses set the tone, and much of the surrounding housing is listed or sits within a conservation area. Roofs like these demand a careful, knowledgeable hand: the right natural slate, traditional lead detailing and a respect for the original character of the building.

We have genuine listed and heritage competence, working with the materials and methods that period and protected properties require, and we are comfortable liaising over the conservation considerations that come with them. From the canal-side mill terraces tied to Tiverton's Heathcoat textile heritage to rural stone cottages in the river valleys, we restore roofs sympathetically while bringing them up to a lasting, weathertight standard.

Sitting low in a sheltered river valley where the Exe meets the Lowman, Tiverton sees more than its share of moisture, and that takes a steady toll on roofs. Damp, shaded aspects encourage moss and lichen to build up, valleys and gutters clog with debris, and slow-draining lead valleys are a common source of leaks and internal damp on older Mid Devon homes.

We clear and repair blocked valleys, renew failed lead and flashings, treat and remove moss, and put proper drainage back in order so water runs off as it should. A regular roof inspection is one of the best ways to stay ahead of valley-related damp in this climate — we will spot the subtle early signs and deal with them before they turn into costly repairs.