Leadwork by Revive Roofing & Repairs in Stirling

Family Run Roofers in Stirling

Leadwork in Stirling

Family run and fully insured, with over 20 years' experience dressing lead flashings, valleys and chimney aprons, plus free surveys and a 24-hour emergency service.

Over 20 Years' Experience
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24 Hour Emergency Service

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Over 20 Years' Experience
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24 Hour Emergency Service

Leadwork

Leadwork for Chimneys, Valleys and Flashings

Most roof leaks start at a junction: the joint between the roof and a wall, chimney stack, dormer cheek or neighbouring slope. Tiles and slates cannot close those joints on their own, so lead is worked by hand to fit each one, tucked into the masonry and lapped over the roof covering. New leadwork is the right call when lead has split, lifted or gone missing.

Lighter code for soakers, heavier for aprons and valleys
Short lengths with generous laps, so the lead can move
Copper clips and lead wedges, pointed into the chase
Patination oil to stop white streaks on tiles and render

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Over 20 yearsfamily run, fully insured

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Leadwork

Leadwork work by Revive Roofing & Repairs

Over 20 years

A family run company with over 20 years' experience

You deal directly with the family that runs the business, from the free survey to the final review of the completed work.

Lead dressed by hand

Every flashing, apron and soaker is cut, bossed and dressed on the roof to suit that joint, using the code of lead the position calls for.

The cause found first

Our free survey checks every lead junction, not only the one leaking, so the quote deals with why the lead failed rather than repeating it.

Over 20 years' experience

Chimneys, valleys and abutments on older Scottish houses rarely match a standard detail, and two decades of home improvements help us shape lead to fit them.

Insured for work at height

Leadwork often means working around tall stacks and steep valleys. We are fully insured, so that risk is never carried by you while we are on your roof.

Ready for a free quote on your roof?

Call us or send the quote form, and we will arrange your free survey at a time that suits you.

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What’s Included

What Our Leadwork Service Includes

Step and cover flashings to walls and stacks
Soakers under tiles and slates at abutments
Lead-lined valleys between roof slopes
Chimney aprons and back gutters
Lead to dormer cheeks, tops and bay roofs
Patination oil on every piece of new lead

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Our Work

Our Leadwork Work

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When To Call Us

Signs You Need Leadwork

The signs homeowners most often notice before they contact us about this work.

Damp beside the chimney

A stain on the ceiling or chimney breast after heavy rain often traces back to a split apron or a back gutter clogged with debris.

Lead lifting in the wind

Flashing that has pulled out of its chase, or flaps when the wind gets up, has lost its fixing and lets driving rain in behind it.

Cracks along a fold

Hairline splits along bends or joins show the lead was fitted in lengths too long to move as the temperature changes.

Missing or stolen lead

Bare mortar or open joints where lead used to be need covering quickly, before water reaches the timbers underneath.

Pricing

Leadwork Costs

Every roof is different, so we price yours after a free survey. These are the factors that move the figure most for this kind of work.

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How much lead is needed

A single apron is a smaller job than a full set of chimney lead or a long valley, and the sheet itself is a large part of the cost.

The code of lead

Heavier codes for back gutters and valleys use more material per metre than the lighter sheet used for soakers.

Reaching the work

A low bay roof can often be reached from a ladder, while a tall chimney stack usually needs scaffolding.

What lies underneath

Rotten boarding under a valley or a crumbling stack, found once the old lead is off, has to be put right before new lead goes on.

How It Works

How Our Leadwork Service Works

Step 1

Inspect the junctions

We look at every lead junction on the roof, not only the one that is leaking, and note splits, lifted edges, failed pointing and lead that has gone.

Step 2

Strip out the old lead

Defective lead comes off along with loose mortar from the chase, and the tiles or slates around it are lifted carefully so they can be relaid.

Step 3

Dress and fix new lead

New sheet in the right code is cut, bossed and dressed to shape on the roof, then fixed with clips and wedges, leaving laps that allow for movement.

Step 4

Point, oil and review

The chase is pointed, the tiles or slates go back over the new lead and patination oil is applied. Before we leave, we review the completed work with you on site, then confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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FAQs

Leadwork FAQs

How do I know if my leadwork needs replacing?

Damp near chimney breasts or along walls where a roof abuts them, and white streaks on render or tiles below the lead, are common signs from inside and around the house. Splits, lifted edges and over-long pieces can only be confirmed up close, so we check the lead ourselves when we survey the roof before quoting.

Can you repair lead rather than replace it?

Sometimes. A lifted flashing with sound lead can be refixed and repointed, and a small split can occasionally be dealt with locally. Where the lead is thin, cracked in several places or fitted in over-long pieces, patches tend to fail again, so renewing that section is the sounder choice. Once we have seen it, we explain which applies.

How long does leadwork take?

Refixing a flashing can be a short job. Replacing all the lead around a chimney, or relining a valley, takes longer because the tiles or slates around it have to be lifted and relaid. If scaffolding is needed, it goes up first. You get a realistic idea of timing along with your quote.

What affects the price of leadwork?

The amount of lead, the code it needs to be, how easy it is to reach and whether anything underneath needs repair all count. A tall stack needing scaffolding costs more to get to than a porch roof. Your quote lists each lead position we are renewing, item by item, so nothing is left vague.

How do I get a quote for leadwork?

Ring us, or describe where the problem is on the quote form, adding photos if you have them. The survey and the quote are both free: we look at the roof first, then send a written quote setting out the work. We are fully insured, so you are not carrying the risk while we work at height on your property.

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