Leadwork and flashing
Leadwork that keeps water out.
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, lead keeps the water out. When it splits or slips, those joins become the most common source of leaks.
Lead lasts for decades when it is the right thickness, fixed properly and given room to move. Problems come from pieces that are too long, the wrong code, or bedded with sealant instead of being chased into the brickwork.
We replace step and cover flashings, lead valleys, bay window roofs and dormer cheeks, cutting and dressing every piece on site. Where lead theft is a worry, we can offer lead-alternative materials and explain the trade-offs.
What's included
- Removal of failed lead, sealant patches and old mortar
- New lead in the correct code for each detail
- Flashings chased into the mortar joints and pointed in
- Lead valleys, aprons, bay roofs and dormer cheeks
- Patination oil to protect new lead and stop staining
- Written guarantee on the work
Signs you need it
- Damp where a roof meets a wall or chimney
- Lead that has lifted, split or slipped down
- Silicone or tape covering an old flashing
- Water coming in at a valley between two roof slopes
- Leaks over a bay window
How the job runs, start to finish
Typical timings. Weather and material deliveries can move things, and we will always tell you if they do.
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01
Free survey
We find exactly which detail is letting water in
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02
Written quote
With photos of each failed piece
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The work
Half a day to 2 days for most jobs
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Guarantee issued
Written guarantee on the leadwork
Other roofing work we do
Roof repairs
Most leaks come down to one small failure: a slipped tile, a cracked ridge, a gap in the flashing.
Typically £180 to £950
New roofs and re-roofing
When repairs stop being worth it, we strip the roof back to the rafters and rebuild it with modern breathable membrane, treated battens and your choice of tile or slate..
Typically £6,500 to £19,500
Flat roofs
Most flat roofs fail at the edges and joints, not in the middle.
Typically £1,200 to £6,500
Chimney repairs and repointing
A chimney takes more weather than any other part of the house.
Typically £400 to £2,400
Get a price for your leadwork and flashing
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