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Lead Work

Lead Work

Poor or aged leadwork is one of the most common causes of persistent roof leaks around chimneys, dormers, valleys, and flat roof edges. We cut and dress lead to the correct profiles for every detail, ensuring a watertight finish that suits the age and style of your property. Call us for a free roof survey if you suspect your leadwork is failing.

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What's involved

Lead Work in Wymondham

Lead is used wherever two surfaces of a roof meet or where a roof abuts a vertical wall. Chimney flashings, valley gutters, dormer cheeks, bay roof aprons, and flat roof upstands all rely on well-dressed lead to keep water out. When it fails, usually through cracking, lifting, or poor original installation, the leak can track a long way from the source before it shows up indoors.

Good leadwork is a craft. We cut lead sheet to the correct code for each application, dress it into shape on site, and fix it using the correct clips and fixings so it can expand and contract with temperature changes without splitting. Chimney flashings are stepped and soaked into the mortar joints rather than just surface-fixed, which is the only way to get a lasting result. Valley gutters are formed with proper drips and falls so water flows clear of the joints.

Substandard leadwork from a roofer who doesn't work with the material regularly is a common source of repeat leaks. Lead that is fixed too rigidly will crack within a few years as the metal moves. Over-applied mastic or flashing tape used as a shortcut may hold for one winter but will fail and make the eventual repair harder.

We inspect the existing lead and the surrounding tiles or slates before quoting, so we can tell you what needs replacing and what can be re-dressed and salvaged. Most chimney flashing jobs take half a day to a full day. Larger valley replacements may take two days depending on the length of the run.

In Wymondham, lead chimney flashing replacement typically costs between £300 and £700 depending on the size of the chimney stack and the complexity of the surrounding roof detail.

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Questions

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For an average semi-detached house, budget somewhere between £5,000 and £9,000, depending on the tile or slate choice and roof size. A larger detached house or one with complex hips and valleys will typically fall in the £9,000 to £14,000 range. We provide a written, itemised quote after a free survey so there are no surprises.
A small bungalow typically costs between £4,500 and £7,000 to re-roof, while an average semi-detached house runs from around £6,000 to £10,000. Larger detached properties or those with multiple hips, valleys, or chimney stacks will cost more. We provide a full written quote after a free site survey.
Simple repairs such as replacing a handful of broken tiles or re-pointing a section of ridge typically cost between £150 and £400. If the repair involves forming new lead flashings around a chimney or valley, expect to pay between £300 and £700 depending on the area involved. We'll give you a clear price before any work starts.
GRP fibreglass tends to cost slightly more per square metre than EPDM rubber, but it creates a fully seamless finish that performs very well in exposed locations. Flat roof installation in Wymondham typically runs between £70 and £120 per square metre depending on the system and detailing involved. For most garages and extensions, the difference in material cost between systems is relatively small compared to the labour involved.
For a typical semi-detached house in Wymondham, expect to pay between £1,500 and £3,500 for a full roofline replacement including guttering and downpipes. Larger detached properties or those with hipped roofs will sit at the higher end. We always survey first and give you a written quote before any work starts.
Chimney flashing replacement in Wymondham generally costs between £300 and £700 for a standard single stack, depending on the size of the chimney and the number of lead sections involved. If the surrounding tiles or mortar pointing also need attention, that will be costed separately. We give you a clear written quote after inspecting the stack.
Most chimney rebuilds in Wymondham fall between £1,200 and £3,500, with scaffolding, new brickwork, lead flashing, and a ventilated cap all included. The main variables are the height of the stack and how far down we need to go to reach sound brickwork. We give a fixed price after inspection so you know exactly what you are paying.
Chimney take-downs in Wymondham generally cost between £900 and £2,500 for a standard single stack on a two-storey house, including scaffolding, demolition, and making good the roof covering. Larger stacks or more complex roof coverings such as plain clay tiles will sit at the higher end. We price each job after seeing the stack so there are no surprises.
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