Leadwork
Code 4 and Code 5 lead: welded gutters and aprons, step flashing, valleys, dressed and oiled.
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Free quote · no obligation
- We look first and show you what we find
- An itemised quote, in writing
- Leaks answered any time
How it works
Getting it sorted is simple
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Step 1
Tell us what the roof is doing. About 30 seconds.
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Step 2
Let us come and look.
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Step 3
Say yes or no to the written price.
Then leave it with us
We do the hard part
- Photos of what we find, so you can see it too
- A straight answer, and no work the roof does not need
- Scaffold, skip and materials all itemised on the quote
- Building Control sign-off arranged on a re-roof
- A written company guarantee on the work
Our work
Photos from our recent jobs
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A full re-roof with new timber soffits and fascias
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An old polycarbonate workshop roof, rebuilt with four opening skylights
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A full re-roof and a large chimney stack taken down
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Welded leadwork round a chimney, done the traditional way
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Spray foam out and a new roof on, with TLX Gold insulated membrane
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A natural Spanish slate roof with lead valleys and a Code 5 box gutter
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A returning customer: the side roof, matched in man-made slate
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A slate hip roof, finished
“The finished roof looks great, and is an excellent match to the original which is important in Letchworth.”
Before you ask
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Code 4 and Code 5 lead?
The code is the thickness. Code 5 is thicker and suits gutters, valleys and places that carry a lot of water. Code 4 is used for most flashings. We choose the right code for each part of the job.
Can you just seal my old lead flashing?
Sealant over split lead rarely lasts. It cracks, lifts and lets the water back in. We replace failed lead with new lead, fitted properly.
Why is my lead valley leaking?
Lead valleys split with age or when they were laid in lengths that were too long, and debris can build up and push water over the edges. We check the lead and the felt underneath and renew what has failed.
Do you weld lead?
Yes. We weld lead gutters and aprons where the detail calls for it. It gives a strong, neat finish you do not see often enough on roofs.
Ready when you are
It takes about 30 seconds to ask, and you are not committing to anything.
More about leadwork
Proper leadwork, done by hand
Lead is where a roof meets everything else: chimneys, walls, valleys, dormers and gutters. It is also where a lot of leaks start, because so much lead is fitted badly or patched with sealant. We take pride in leadwork that is cut, dressed and welded properly, in the right code for the job.
What's included
Step flashing
Where a roof slope meets a wall or chimney, we fit step flashing chased into the mortar joints and dressed over the tiles, with soakers underneath where the roof needs them.
Aprons and back gutters
Aprons at the front of chimneys and abutments, and back gutters behind stacks, formed so water is carried round rather than into the roof.
Welded lead gutters and aprons
On box gutters and complex details we weld the lead rather than relying on laps alone, for a strong, clean finish.
Lead valleys
Where two roof slopes meet, a lead valley carries a lot of water. We form them in Code 4 or Code 5 lead to suit the roof.
Code 4 and Code 5 lead
Thicker lead for gutters and areas that take the most water and foot traffic, standard code for flashings. We use the right one for each detail.
Dormers and bays
Cheeks, tops and aprons on dormers and bay roofs, renewed when the old lead has split or crept.
Why we do not use sealant as a fix
Sealant smeared over split lead might hold for a season. Then it cracks, lifts and lets water back in behind it, often worse than before. Lead that is the right code, cut to size and dressed properly into the brickwork and over the tiles moves with the weather and keeps working. If we find sealant over old lead, we take it off and do the job properly.
How the job runs
- We inspect the lead and photograph any splits, gaps or failed sealant.
- Written quote, with the lead code and access listed.
- Old lead and sealant come off, and the joints are cleaned out.
- New lead is cut, dressed and fixed on site, welded where the detail needs it.
- Photos of the finished work, so you can see what you have paid for.
Leadwork near you: Bedford