Roof Repairs

Expert Roof Repair Services by The Lead Lads

At The Lead Lads, we provide a comprehensive range of roof repair services for both residential and commercial properties. With a specialist focus on leadwork, they offer time-tested, watertight solutions for roofs suffering from age, damage, or poor installation. Their services include:

• Replacement and repair of damaged lead flashings
• Restoration and renewal of lead valleys
• Repair of chimney flashings, aprons, and back gutters
• Leak investigation and resolution
• Re-leading of flat roof perimeters and upstands
• Heritage and listed building roofwork
• Preventative maintenance and inspections

The Role of Lead in Roof Repairs

Lead is a traditional roofing material known for its flexibility, longevity, and durability, making it ideal for protecting vulnerable roof junctions and penetrations. Many critical roofing elements rely on rolled lead sheet to prevent water ingress, particularly in older or high-end properties.

Roof repairs frequently involve the art of leadwork, a craft requiring precision and experience. Lead must be correctly cut, shaped, and fixed to ensure thermal movement is accommodated and water tightness is guaranteed.

At The Lead Lads, we can undertake a range of roof repairs using various materials that complement our core focus of leadwork. 

Common Causes of Roof Leaks

Many roof leaks stem from failed leadwork at crucial interfaces. These include:

• Lead flashings at chimney stacks, roof junctions, and abutments
• Valley linings, which channel rainwater away from the roof
• Step flashings where roofs meet vertical walls
• Dormer and skylight surrounds where movement or corrosion may have compromised seals

If these components are poorly installed or have deteriorated over time, they can allow water to penetrate the building envelope, leading to internal damp and damage.

Why Choose The Lead Lads?

The Lead Lads are not just roofers—we are lead roofing specialists. Our ability to craft bespoke, watertight solutions using rolled lead sheet sets us apart. Whether integrating lead into complex detailing or replicating historic features, we combine traditional methods with modern insight.

Serving both residential and commercial clients, The Lead Lads take pride in offering:

• Skilled craftsmanship in lead roofing and detailing
• Intuitive problem-solving for challenging leaks
• Long-lasting, aesthetically sympathetic repairs
• Compliance with BS6915 rolled lead standards