Lead Flashing Repairs in Rothwell, Leeds

You might wonder why we still use a material that’s been around for centuries. The truth is, nothing beats lead for flexibility and durability. Whether your home is a traditional stone property near Springhead Park or a modern build, lead can be shaped and 'bossed' to fit the unique curves of your roof perfectly. We use specific Lead Codes—typically Code 4 or Code 5—to ensure the weight is just right for the job. Thinner lead might be cheaper, but it’ll buckle and split under the West Yorkshire sun and frost. We also apply patination oil to every job we finish. It stops those unsightly white streaks from running down your tiles and keeps the lead looking smart and uniform for decades.

It’s easy to ignore your roof until a bucket is needed in the attic, but catching lead issues early saves a fortune in the long run. Over time, lead can 'fatigue' due to thermal expansion—basically, it expands and contracts so many times that it eventually snaps. You might also see 'chasing' or mortar pointing that has crumbled away where the lead is tucked into the brickwork, allowing water to run straight behind it. Have you seen lead that looks like it's lifting or curling at the edges? That’s often down to poor installation or wind lift. When we come out for a survey, we don’t just look for holes; we check the 'capillary action' to make sure water isn't being sucked upwards into your timber rafters.

We handle the technical stuff so you don't have to worry about the next storm. Our team is skilled in lead welding (often called lead burning), which creates a permanent, waterproof bond far superior to messy sealants. We provide a full range of services including:

• Step Flashings: Essential for where your roof meets a gable wall or chimney stack.
• Lead Valleys: The 'gutters' on your roof that channel huge volumes of water; these need to be perfect to prevent internal flooding.
• Apron Flashings: Usually found at the front of chimneys or where a flat roof meets a house wall.
• Soakers: The hidden layers under your slates that provide that vital second line of defence.
• Chimney Repointing: Ensuring the masonry holding your lead is rock solid and weather-tight.

Choosing a roofer can feel like a bit of a minefield, but we try to make it as simple as possible. We’re a fully registered company with £5 million in Public Liability Insurance, so your home is in safe hands from the moment we put the ladders up. We also make sure all our work complies with BS 6915 standards and current Building Regulations. Because we’re local to the Leeds area, we know exactly what the driving rain from the Aire Valley can do to a roof. We don’t believe in 'quick fixes' that fail by the following winter; we believe in doing the job once and doing it right. Most of our work comes from word-of-mouth recommendations in Rothwell, and we’d like to keep it that way.