Leadwork in Tunbridge Wells
Lead is the traditional, long-lasting material for weathering the junctions and details on a roof. Pro Guard Roofing Specialists Ltd carries out specialist leadwork throughout Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area, including Southborough, Pembury, Bidborough, Rusthall, from renewing perished flashing to forming new lead valleys and gutters, dressed and welded to a weathertight standard that lasts for decades.
About this service
Leadwork is the skilled craft of forming lead sheet into the flashings, valleys, soakers and gutters that keep a roof weathertight at its most vulnerable points. Correctly dressed and welded lead is extremely durable; poorly fitted lead, or the wrong thickness, fails early and lets water in. We use the correct code of lead for each application and allow for thermal movement so the lead does not split.
Typical problems we solve
- Cracked, split or perished lead flashing
- Leaks around chimneys and at roof abutments
- Failed lead valleys letting water into the roof
- Old lead gutters that have pinholed or sagged
Benefits
- Correct lead code used for each application
- Lead dressed and welded to a traditional standard
- Thermal movement allowed for to prevent splitting
- Long-lasting, weathertight junctions and valleys
- Skilled specialist leadwork, not a quick patch
- Workmanship guarantee on qualifying works
Our process
We inspect the existing leadwork and the surrounding roof, identify what has failed and why, and recommend renewal or repair using the correct lead code and detailing.
How we carry out the work
Our specialist leadworkers form and dress the new lead — flashings, valleys, soakers and gutters — welding joints to a traditional, weathertight standard and allowing for thermal movement.
Drainage considerations
Lead valleys and gutters are formed with correct falls and undercloak detailing so water is carried safely to the gutter, not over the edges.
Edging and finishing
Lead soakers and step flashings are integrated neatly with the tiles or slates so the junction is weathertight and tidy.
Maintenance information
Well-installed leadwork needs little maintenance, but we advise on periodic checks for movement, splitting and patination, especially on older roofs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does lead flashing last?
Correctly installed lead of the right code, with movement allowed for, can last 50 years or more. Premature failure is usually down to the wrong thickness or poor dressing.
Why has my lead flashing cracked?
Lead expands and contracts with temperature. If fixed without allowing for movement, or the wrong thickness is used, it work-hardens and splits. We replace it with the correct code and detailing.
Contact Pro Guard Roofing Specialists Ltd
Call us on 01622 611 499 or email info@proguardroofingspecialists.co.uk. Calls are answered by our team 24/7 — no AI receptionists.
Pro Guard Roofing Specialists Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 16026198. Registered Office: Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, England, ME15 6JQ.