Specialist lead roofing, lead roof repairs, flashings, bays, valleys, gutters and heritage leadwork across York and surrounding North Yorkshire.
Have a leaking lead roof, failed chimney flashing, historic roof detail or new leadwork project? Send us photographs and a short description of the work and we can advise whether the next step should be a quotation, site survey or further investigation.
The Lead Lads undertake specialist leadwork throughout York, including complete lead roofs, bay roofs, dormers, chimney flashings, stepped flashings, soakers, valleys, gutters and repair or replacement of failed existing leadwork.
York has an exceptional mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings, together with traditional terraces, larger period houses, churches, listed properties, commercial buildings and modern developments. Leadwork across this building stock can involve demanding interfaces with slate, tile, stone, brickwork, parapets, chimney stacks, dormers and historic roof structures.
Where existing leadwork is leaking, cracking, splitting or has been repeatedly patched, we can review the likely cause and advise whether a targeted repair, more extensive renewal or complete replacement is the better long-term approach.
Our technical approach is informed by recognised industry guidance including BS 6915, BS EN 12588 and LSTA guidance, together with appropriate consideration of substrate, roof build-up, drainage and thermal movement.
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New and replacement lead roofs, bays, dormers and fully supported rolled lead sheet coverings.
Assessment and repair of leaking, split, fatigued or poorly detailed existing leadwork.
Traditional and conservation-sensitive leadwork for period, listed and historic buildings.
Many enquiries begin with water ingress, cracking, failed flashings, leaking valleys or leadwork that has already received repeated repairs. We can review the existing construction and help establish the appropriate next step.
From individual lead repairs and chimney flashings to complete lead roof replacement, heritage work and technically complex roof details, we undertake specialist rolled lead sheet projects across York and surrounding North Yorkshire.
We install and replace fully supported lead roofs, flat lead roof coverings, bay windows, entrance canopies, dormers and other sheet lead roof areas. Correct bay dimensions, timber rolls, drips, laps, fixing positions and movement allowance are fundamental to long-term performance.
York has extensive areas of traditional housing and historic roof construction where chimney weathering is an important part of the roof. We undertake front aprons, stepped cover flashings, individual soakers, back gutters, saddles and associated lead details.
We undertake lead valley linings, box gutters, parapet gutters, back gutters, sumps, outlets and associated drainage details. Larger historic and commercial buildings can contain extensive concealed lead drainage that requires careful assessment when defects develop.
Whether existing leadwork can be repaired depends on why it has failed. Local defects may sometimes be capable of repair, while widespread fatigue, poor bay sizing, defective substrates or repeated previous patching may justify more extensive renewal.
Our aim is to identify the underlying cause rather than simply cover the visible symptom.
York contains one of the strongest concentrations of historic buildings in the region. Lead flashings, valleys, parapet gutters, dormers, roof coverings and decorative weatherings can form significant parts of the original roof construction.
We undertake suitable conservation-sensitive leadwork where material choice, detailing, workmanship and compatibility with existing fabric are particularly important.
We also consider larger commercial and technically complex packages including parapet gutters, concealed drainage, substantial roof coverings, refurbishment schemes and leadwork requiring coordination with adjoining slate, tile, masonry, joinery or conservation works.
For larger properties, listed buildings and complicated roof arrangements, investigation before pricing can be particularly valuable. A site survey can review the leadwork, substrate, roof build-up, drainage and adjoining construction before remedial works are specified.
Book a Leadwork SurveyStart by sending enough information for us to understand the property, the leadwork and the problem or proposed project.
Send photographs, the property location and a brief description of the leadwork or problem.
We review the information and consider whether initial pricing can be provided or whether a survey is advisable.
Where appropriate, we provide a written quotation or arrange a site visit for more complex, listed or higher-value work.
Once instructed, the works are planned and completed using suitable materials and appropriate leadwork detailing.
York is a core Lead Lads service area. We undertake specialist leadwork throughout the city and surrounding North Yorkshire locations, covering residential, commercial, period and heritage properties.
If your property is outside the locations above, send us the postcode and project details and we can confirm coverage.
Check Your Project & Request a QuoteGood leadwork depends on much more than the visible sheet material. Lead code, sheet dimensions, supporting substrate, fixing positions, drainage, laps, rolls, clips and thermal movement all influence performance.
Our technical approach is informed by recognised guidance including BS 6915, BS EN 12588 and practical LSTA guidance.
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View Lead Roofing ProjectsCommon questions about lead roofing, repairs, surveys and specialist leadwork in York.
Leadwork costs vary according to the size and complexity of the detail, lead code, access, scaffolding requirements, substrate condition and whether the work involves repair or complete renewal. Listed buildings and larger historic properties can also contain complex gutters, valleys and concealed roof junctions that may require investigation before accurate pricing is possible.
Yes. Clear photographs are often the best starting point. Send images of the affected area together with the property location and a brief description of the problem and we can consider whether initial guidance, a quotation or a site survey is appropriate.
Sometimes. Repairability depends on the cause and extent of the failure. Localised defects may be capable of repair, while widespread fatigue, poor bay sizing, defective substrates or repeated previous repairs may make replacement more appropriate.
Yes. We undertake lead bay roof repairs and replacement, including consideration of the substrate, bay layout, timber rolls, perimeter details, drips, fixings and thermal movement.
Yes. We install and renew chimney aprons, stepped flashings, soakers, back gutters, saddles and associated lead weatherings.
Yes. We undertake suitable leadwork on period, listed, ecclesiastical and heritage buildings where careful detailing, appropriate materials and consideration of the existing building fabric are particularly important.
Yes. We consider suitable commercial and larger leadwork packages including parapet gutters, valleys, concealed drainage, roof coverings, flashings and refurbishment projects.
Coverage includes York city centre, Bootham, Clifton, Heworth, Holgate, Fulford, Heslington, Rawcliffe, Huntington, Haxby, Wigginton, Acomb, Poppleton and surrounding areas, with suitable enquiries also considered across wider North Yorkshire.
Whether you have a leaking lead bay, failed chimney flashing, defective valley or gutter, commercial roof, period property, listed building or a completely new leadwork project, send us photographs and a short description of the work.
We can review your enquiry and advise whether the next step should be a quotation, site survey or further investigation.
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The Lead Lads®
Specialist lead roofing, repairs
and heritage leadwork.
York enquiries are serviced by our authorised regional operator.
Operated under licence by
Penman Leadwork & Roofing Ltd
12 Woodside, Wrenthorpe
Wakefield, WF2 0LE
United Kingdom
