Lead is the most durable weathering material there is. Done properly, a lead flashing outlasts three tile roofs. Done badly — poured lead sealant, cement fillets, wrong codes — it fails inside a few years and takes the plaster below with it.
We install and repair leadwork the traditional way — bossed, welted, clipped and dressed to the correct code for the exposure. Every job is finished with patination oil to prevent white streaking on the walls below.
What's included
- New chimney flashings (stepped, apron and back gutter)
- Lead valleys — open and secret gutter
- Dormer cheek and top lead coverings
- Bay window roof lead coverings
- Lead soakers to abutments
- Full lead flat roofs to LSA guidance
Common problems we fix
- Cement fillets used in place of lead — always fail
- Splits in lead from thermal cycling on oversized bays
- Missing or displaced lead soakers
- White staining on brickwork from unpatinated lead
- Lead theft on churches and larger properties
How we work
Step 1
Free site survey
We arrive at a time that suits you, inspect the roof from ground and (where safe) from height, and take photographs of any defects.
Step 2
Written quotation
You receive an itemised written quote covering materials, labour, access and disposal. No surprises, no upselling.
Step 3
Scheduling
Once you accept, we book you into the diary and confirm start dates, weather permitting. We keep you updated throughout.
Step 4
The work
Our roofers turn up on time, work cleanly and tidily, and protect your property while we're on site.
Step 5
Sign-off & guarantee
We walk the finished job with you, hand over your written workmanship guarantee and dispose of all waste responsibly.
Materials & systems
- Code 3, 4, 5 & 6 milled lead sheet
- Lead-welded joints where appropriate
- Patination oil finish
- Copper clips and lead-headed nails
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