Local roofing specialists covering Coundon and CV6. Repairs on 1930s semis and post-war estates, chimney repointing, roof replacements and emergency call-outs. Free quotes.
Coundon is characterised by 1930s semi-detached and post-war terraced estates with concrete and clay plain tiles on 1930s stock, concrete interlocking on post-war as the dominant roof covering. Understanding the specific failure patterns for 1930s interwar and post-war 1950s housing is essential for durable repairs — wrong materials or techniques are the most common cause of repeat call-outs on CV6 properties.
Coundon has one of the largest concentrations of 1930s semi-detached housing in Coventry, with the Radford Road and Hollyfast Road corridors particularly dense with interwar stock. These properties used concrete or clay plain tiles with hipped roof profiles. At 85–95 years old, the most common issues are: nail corrosion causing tile slippage, failed ridge and hip mortar bedding, and lead flashing failure around chimney stacks. Many Coundon semis retain their original chimney stacks, which are now due for repointing using lime mortar.
The twin-flue chimney stacks common to Coundon’s 1930s semis are a recurring call for us across CV6. Original lime mortar pointing has a service life of 60–80 years and much of Coundon’s stock is now at or past that point. We use NHL lime mortar for all repointing on Coundon’s interwar brickwork — Portland cement causes spalling on 1930s brick and accelerates deterioration. Repointing a standard Coundon stack costs £200–£450. We access by scaffold tower included in the price.
North of the 1930s belt, Coundon also contains post-war council and private estates built in the 1950s–70s along Coundon Road and the streets off it. These properties used concrete interlocking tiles that are now well into nail sickness territory. We survey and repair or replace as needed across the full CV6 postcode, covering both the older 1930s stock and the newer post-war estates in the same area.
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Full re-roofs on 1930s interwar and post-war 1950s properties in Coundon. Free survey.
Get a quote →Coundon's 1930s semi-detached stock along Coundon Road and the surrounding streets is at a maintenance crossroads — at 85–95 years old, these roofs have delivered their expected service life but are not at the end of it if well-maintained. The hipped profiles common on Coundon's interwar semis require experienced hip tile geometry, correct plain tile matching and lime-friendly mortar specification. We specify correctly for Coundon's housing era and do not recommend concrete interlocking tiles as a replacement for the original plain tile profiles.
The process for getting a roofing survey and quote from us is straightforward. You call or email, we arrange a free survey at a time that suits you — usually within 2–3 working days for non-emergency work. We inspect the full roof condition, not just the visible symptom, and provide a written report and itemised quote before we leave. The quote is valid for 30 days and there is no obligation to proceed. For emergency work, we aim to be on-site within 2–4 hours and provide a written quote for permanent repair at the emergency visit. Payment is by bank transfer or card — we do not accept cash-only arrangements.
“1930s semi in Coundon with a crumbling chimney and slipped tiles. Full survey, chimney repointed with lime mortar, tiles re-fixed. Excellent work.”
“Full re-roof on our Coundon semi. Hipped roof done properly, hip detailing neat, site clean every day.”
“Chimney repointing in Coundon. Right mortar used, solid finish. Far better than the cement job the previous owner had done.”
Yes. Coundon’s 1930s semi-detached stock is one of our most common job types in CV6. We understand the specific roof profiles, tile types and chimney details of interwar Coventry properties.
Repointing a standard chimney stack in Coundon costs £200–£450 depending on size. We use lime mortar on 1930s brickwork. Scaffold tower access included.
A standard 3-bed semi in Coundon typically costs £4,500–£8,000. Hipped roof profiles are included in all quotes.
Yes, same-day emergency response across Coundon and CV6. Call 0247 798 1271.
NHL lime mortar on all 1930s brickwork in Coundon. Never Portland cement, which causes spalling on period brick.
Yes. Hip tile re-bedding and replacement is a common job on Coundon’s interwar stock. From £300 depending on extent.
Yes. Full uPVC gutter replacement on a standard Coundon semi from £300 installed.
Our roofing service covers the full Coventry area and surrounding Warwickshire. Every property we work on receives the same standard: free survey and written quote before work starts, materials specified correctly for the property era, scaffold included in the quote where needed, waste removal included, and a written 10-year guarantee on completion. Call 0247 798 1271 to arrange a free survey at a time that suits you — we typically have survey availability within 2–3 working days across all Coventry postcodes.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Covering Coundon and CV6 for all roofing work.
0247 798 1271