Leadwork by Fineline Roofing

Local Roofers Covering Sidcup

Leadwork in Sidcup

Lead flashings, valleys and aprons that keep the roof junctions dry.

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Over 25 Years' Experience
Pitched & Flat Roofs
Kent & South East London

Roofing in Sidcup

Roofs Leak at Junctions, So We Seal Them

Looking for leadwork in Sidcup? We work on homes across Sidcup and the surrounding area from our base in Kent, and every job starts with a proper look at the roof and a written price before any work is booked.

Wherever a roof meets something else, such as a chimney, a wall, a dormer or another roof slope, there has to be a way of stopping water getting into the joint. Lead has done that job for centuries because it can be shaped to fit and lasts for decades when it is fitted properly.

Lead fails when it is laid in pieces that are too long, fixed so it cannot move, or replaced with a smear of sealant. We use the right thickness for each detail, cut it to lengths that can expand and contract without splitting, and dress and lap it so water runs over each joint rather than into it. Chimney flashings are stepped and wedged into the brickwork, and soakers are built in with the tiles or slates.

Leadwork work on a roof

What's Included

What the Job Covers

The parts of the job that decide how long the work lasts.

Chimney step flashings, soakers and back gutters
Lead valleys and aprons
Abutment flashings where roofs meet walls
Dormer cheeks and tops
Correct thickness, lengths and laps for each detail

Leadwork

The Kind of Work We Do

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How It Works

First Call to Finished Roof

Why Choose Us

Straight Answers from the First Call

With over 25 years' experience, Fineline Roofing works on homes across Kent and south east London, and every job starts the same way: a proper look at the roof and a clear explanation of what it needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Leadwork in Sidcup FAQs

Why is my lead flashing leaking?

Common causes are splits from lengths that are too long, lead that has pulled out of the mortar joint, or a previous repair made with sealant. We find the cause and fix it properly.

Can failed lead be repaired?

Small defects can sometimes be repaired, but lead that has split from poor sizing is better renewed, otherwise it simply splits again.

Is there an alternative to lead?

There are lead-free flashing materials that suit some details. We can talk through them if you prefer an alternative.

Do you replace stolen lead?

Yes. We renew lead lost to theft and make the roof weathertight again as quickly as we can.

How long does lead flashing last?

Fitted correctly, lead flashing can last for many decades. How it is sized and fixed makes more difference than the lead itself.

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