- Expert Roofing Contractors in Leicester
Hand-formed lead for the chimneys, valleys and wall junctions where roofs leak most, fitted to last across Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley and throughout the county. The vulnerable points of your roof, properly sealed.
Most roof leaks do not start out in the open, across the tiles or slates. They start at the joins, the places where a chimney breaks through the roof, where two slopes fall together into a valley, or where the roof butts up against a wall. These junctions are the weak spots of any roof, and lead is the material that has always handled them best. Leicester Roofing Contractors carries out skilled lead roofing and leadwork throughout Leicester and the wider county, sealing these trouble spots so water stays firmly on the outside.
You will find lead doing its work all over a typical roof, even if you have never noticed it. It caps the joints around chimneys and where walls rise above the roofline, lines the valleys that funnel rainwater off the roof, sits as hidden soakers between courses of tiles, and wraps the details on bay windows, porches and the sides of dormers. Any one of these can begin to let water through once the lead ages or was never fitted well to begin with, and putting them right calls for a properly experienced hand.
There is real skill in leadwork, and it shows in the finish. The lead is dressed and bossed by hand until it follows every contour of the roof, joins are welded rather than simply lapped over one another, and the thickness, known as the code, is matched to the job so the lead neither splits under strain nor wears out early. We finish ours with patination oil too, which stops the milky staining that untreated lead can wash down over your tiles and brickwork. Fitted this way, leadwork will often outlive the roof it sits within.
You will always get an honest steer from us on what your leadwork actually requires. Now and then a single flashing simply needs renewing; other times, lead that has tired across the whole roof is better dealt with in one go. What you will never get is a shortcut, a smear of mortar or a strip of tape dressed up as a repair, because both give way within a season. Where a chimney or a high detail is hard to judge from ground level, we can survey it by drone before we begin. We are a local company earning our name across Leicestershire, and careful, lasting work is how we intend to keep it.
If some leadwork on your roof needs attention, the best first move is a proper inspection and a straight price. Ring Leicester Roofing Contractors on 07398 554104, or ask for your free quote online. We will find a time that suits you, take a close look at the lead, and set out a clear, no-obligation estimate.
From a single new chimney flashing to relining an entire valley, our team has the skill to shape and fit lead exactly where it is needed. It is detailed, careful work, and we treat it as such on every job. Here is a look at the leadwork we regularly carry out for properties across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Wherever lead is needed on your roof, we will form it and fit it to last. Get in touch today to talk it over and book your free quote across Leicester and beyond.
Leadwork is a specialist skill, and it is unforgiving of shortcuts, poorly fitted lead is one of the most common reasons a roof starts to leak. At Leicester Roofing Contractors, we bring real care and proper technique to every piece of lead we fit, so the most vulnerable parts of your roof stay sealed for years to come.
We dress and boss the lead to the exact contours of your roof rather than forcing it roughly into place. A precise fit is what stops water finding a way in and what allows the lead to move naturally without cracking.
Lead comes in different thicknesses, and using the right one matters. We select the correct code for each application, so the leadwork copes with the stresses it faces and lasts as long as it should.
Chimneys, valleys and wall junctions are where the majority of roof leaks begin. We form and weld the lead at these points with real care, and back the finished work with our workmanship guarantee.
You will never get a mortar smear or a strip of tape passed off as leadwork from us. We do the job the right way with the right materials, and our quotes are clear and upfront with nothing hidden.
Whether you would like to know more about any of our services, or you are ready for a quote on a repair or a brand new roof, our friendly team is only a call or message away. We are always happy to talk things through, answer your questions and help you settle on the right approach for your property, with no pressure and no obligation.
Wherever your property sits in the county, our team is close by and ready to help with your leadwork. We carry out lead roofing and leadwork for homeowners and businesses right across Leicester and the surrounding towns and villages. Get in touch to arrange your free assessment and quote.
Wondering about some leadwork and want a few things cleared up first? Below are the questions we hear most often about our lead roofing work in Leicester and across Leicestershire. If there is anything else you would like to know, our friendly team is always glad to help.
Lead is hard-wearing, flexible and remarkably long-lasting, which makes it ideal for sealing the joints and junctions where a roof is most likely to leak. It shapes neatly around chimneys, valleys and awkward details, moves with the building without splitting, and can last for many decades when it is fitted properly.
In more places than you might expect. Lead forms the flashings around chimneys and where the roof meets a wall, the valleys between two roof slopes, the soakers between tiles and brickwork, and the coverings on bay windows, porches and dormers. These are all points where water could otherwise get in.
Older lead can fail for a few reasons, the original fitting may have been too rigid and cracked over time, the lead may simply have reached the end of its life, or a previous repair using mortar or tape may have broken down. We will inspect it, explain what has gone wrong, and put it right properly.
It depends on the condition. A localised problem can often be repaired or a single section renewed, while lead that has failed across a roof is usually better replaced in one go. We will give you our honest assessment rather than pushing you towards the bigger job.
Because they do not last. Mortar fillets crack and fall away, and self-adhesive tapes lift and fail within a season or two, letting water straight back in. Properly formed lead costs a little more to fit but lasts for years, which makes it far better value in the long run.
It could not be simpler. Give us a call on 07398 554104 or fill in our online form, and we will arrange a convenient time to inspect the leadwork and provide a clear, no-obligation quote for the job.