Leadwork in Berkshire
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Leadwork

Lead that is dressed and lapped properly, not smeared with mastic.

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Leadwork in Berkshire

Every roof has weak points where it meets something else: a chimney, a wall, a valley, a dormer. Lead is what keeps those joints watertight, and when it is fitted well it lasts longer than the roof around it.

We carry out all types of leadwork, from flashing and soakers around a chimney to lead valleys, saddles and box gutters. Lead is dressed and lapped to the right code for the job, fixed and clipped so it can move with the building, and never relied on with a smear of sealant over a gap. Fitted properly, it is one of the most reliable parts of a roof.

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What's included

What we cover

Everything that goes into doing the job properly, so nothing gets left half-finished.

Chimney flashing, soakers and back gutters
Lead valleys and box gutters
Saddles, aprons and abutment flashing
Correct lead code, dressing and lapping
Renewing failed or stolen lead

How it works

From first call to final photos

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10-year insurance-backed guarantee

We supply a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on all new roof installations, through the Confederation of Roofing Contractors.

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Why Redcrest

Why choose us for this

  • Family run since 1996, and still on Berkshire roofs six days a week
  • Experts in the trade, with over 100 years of combined experience between us
  • Quality work assured, using quality materials chosen to match and last
  • Fast response, with most enquiries answered the same day
  • Reliable and straightforward: we turn up when we say and stand behind the work
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The price

Leadwork costs

Every job is different, so we price on what the work actually needs rather than a one-size figure. These are the things that move the price up or down. The survey and written quote are free.

The amount and code of lead being fitted
The complexity of the joint or valley
Access and the height involved
Whether brickwork or tiling also needs attention

Common questions

Leadwork FAQs

Why does lead fail?

Usually because it was fitted in lengths that are too long, so thermal movement splits it, or because it was patched with mastic instead of being dressed and lapped. Correctly sized, clipped lead avoids both.

Can you replace lead that has been stolen?

Yes. We can renew stolen or damaged lead, and fit alternatives or security measures where lead theft is a recurring problem.

What is lead code?

Lead is graded by thickness, called its code. Using the right code for the job, and the right size pieces, is what makes leadwork last for decades.

Can leadwork be repaired, or does it need replacing?

Small splits can sometimes be dressed and patched, but lead that has failed from being oversized is best renewed properly so it does not split again.

Do you do leadwork on dormers and bay windows?

Yes. Dormers, bays, valleys and the joints where a roof meets a wall are all standard leadwork for us.

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