Service
Leadwork & Lead Welding Specialists
Leadwork is what we do best. Hand-formed and lead-welded detailing to LSA standards — flashings, valleys, soakers, bay roofs and bespoke pieces.
- Lead welding to LSA guidance
- Chimney & abutment flashings
- Step & cover flashings
- Bay & dormer lead roofs
- Lead-lined valleys & gutters
- Code 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 work
Why leadwork matters
Most roof leaks aren't through the tiles — they're through poor flashings. Properly formed, welded and dressed lead is what keeps your roof watertight at every junction, chimney, valley and abutment.
Lead welding — our speciality
We weld lead on site to form clean, seamless joints in bay roofs, dormers, gutters and bespoke pieces — far stronger and more reliable than overlapping or bonded alternatives. It's a traditional craft and our USP.
- ▸Cover, step and apron flashings
- ▸Lead-lined box gutters and valleys
- ▸Bay window and dormer roofs
- ▸Cathedral and feature lead detailing
Repair & replace
Old, split or fatigued lead is a common source of damp. We replace tired flashings with the correct code lead, properly clipped and dressed for decades of service.
FAQs
What code of lead do you use?+
It depends on the application — Code 4 for most flashings, Code 5 for valleys and abutments, Code 6+ for bay/dormer roofs and box gutters. We use the right code for the job.
How long does lead last?+
Properly installed lead has a working life of 100+ years. Failures are almost always due to poor original detailing rather than the material itself.
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