Expert Heritage Roofing in Totnes, Devon

Most homeowners we speak to in Totnes feel a real sense of stewardship for their homes, but they’re often worried about the 'red tape' involved in repairs. Does the mortar need to be breathable? Do we need to source exact matching Delabole slate? We’re here to take that weight off your shoulders. We’ve spent years working closely with conservation officers and navigating the specific requirements of listed building consent. When we tackle a historic restoration, we’re looking at every detail, from the structural integrity of the ancient timber beams to the specific way the ridge tiles were originally bedded. Our team uses traditional slating and tiling techniques that modern contractors often shy away from, ensuring your home maintains its character and its value.

Have you noticed small bits of grey mortar crumbling into your garden, or perhaps a damp patch appearing around a chimney stack? In older properties, using modern cement can actually do more harm than good, trapping moisture and causing the stone to decay. That’s why we specialise in traditional lime pointing—a breathable solution that allows your house to 'breathe' just as it was designed to. Alongside this, our expert leadwork and lead bossing services are essential for those tricky valleys and chimney flashings. Lead is a beautiful, durable material, but it requires an artisan’s touch to shape and weld correctly. We treat every piece of lead like a bespoke sculpture, ensuring a watertight fit that looks exactly as it would have a hundred years ago.

One of the most iconic sights in Devon and Cornwall is the traditional scantle roof. This method, involving small, random-sized slates bedded in lime mortar (often called 'wet laying'), is a true South West tradition. If your Totnes home features this style, you need a specialist heritage roofer who knows how to handle it. We take great pride in sourcing like-for-like materials, whether that’s reclaimed Cornish slate or specific clay tiles that match the surrounding South Hams architecture. It’s a slower process than a standard re-roof, but when you see the finished result—a roof that looks like it’s always belonged there—you’ll know it was worth the extra care. Why settle for a patch-up job that sticks out like a sore thumb when you can have a restoration that honours the building’s history?

The first thing most people worry about with a heritage roof is the cost of scaffolding just to find out what’s wrong. If you’ve got a high-level leak or a chimney stack that looks a bit shaky, you don't necessarily want people clambering over fragile old slates just to take a look. That’s why we offer high-definition drone roof surveys across Totnes and the wider Devon area. It’s a safe, non-invasive way for us to get a bird’s-eye view of your roof's condition without even touching the structure. We can spot slipped slates, eroding mortar, or blocked guttering in minutes, providing you with clear photos and a detailed report. It’s the modern way to look after ancient buildings, saving you time and potentially a lot of money on unnecessary scaffolding.