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Leadwork · Berkshire

Leadwork in Eton

Lead welding is our speciality across Eton — hand-formed flashings, valleys and bay roofs to LSA guidance. SL4 Eton has handmade clay tile, Welsh slate and heavy lead-lined parapet gutters on the Georgian townhouses and college-adjacent properties.

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Code 5 lead flashing dressed against a brick chimney stack — leadwork in Eton SL4
Leadwork project by Butler Bespoke Roofing in Eton: rebuilt brick chimney stack with fresh haunching and lead soakers
Detail: Rebuilt brick chimney stack with fresh haunching and lead soakers
Example leadwork work near Eton (SL4) — freshly welded lead saddle detail at a chimney back-gutter
Detail: Freshly welded lead saddle detail at a chimney back-gutter
Eton leadwork: small porch roof with lead-flashed junction against the main wall, photographed on a completed Butler Bespoke Roofing job
Leadwork · Eton (SL4)

Specialist lead welding and leadwork for Eton homeowners

Looking for lead welding and leadwork in Eton? We've worked on properties across SL4 and the surrounding Berkshire villages for over 15 years. Every job starts with a proper site visit, an honest assessment and a clear written quote — never a rough phone estimate.

  • Lead welding & bossing
  • Chimney & abutment flashings
  • Bay & dormer roofs

Local context — leadwork in Eton

Leadwork is our biggest USP and the kind of work that's hardest to find done properly in Eton. Anything within the Eton College curtilage or the Windsor Castle World Heritage buffer needs pre-app conservation consultation — timelines run 8-12 weeks and we lodge submissions at quote acceptance. We work to Lead Sheet Association guidance on every job — code 4 for cover flashings, code 5 for valleys and abutments, code 6+ for bay and dormer roofs — and we weld on site rather than relying on mastic.

We work across SL4 with easy access from A308 and Eton Wick Road.

Why Eton homeowners pick Butler Bespoke Roofing

Local knowledge counts. We know the housing stock in Eton — what the original roof detailing looks like, what tends to fail, and which materials match best. That means a more reliable repair, a longer-lasting reroof and a quote you can trust.

Frequently asked — Leadwork in Eton

Why does my chimney flashing leak?+

Most leaks on Eton chimneys come from old mortar fillets, fatigued lead or missing soakers — not the bricks. Properly dressed and welded code 4 or 5 lead is the fix.

Do you weld lead on site?+

Yes — full on-site lead welding for bay roofs, dormers, box gutters and bespoke flashings across Eton. It's a traditional craft and our biggest USP.

What code of lead do you use?+

Code 4 for most flashings, Code 5 for valleys and abutments, Code 6+ for bay/dormer roofs. We use the right code for the job — no shortcuts.

How long does properly installed lead last?+

100+ years for sheet lead used correctly. Most leaks we fix in SL4 are mortar-fillet failures or substituted "lead-look" tape — not the lead itself.

Do you fit lead trays on replacement windows?+

Yes — every time we install or replace a dormer or bay where the window meets a flat surface, a proper bossed lead tray with cover flashing is essential.

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