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Lead Work

Lead Work

Poorly dressed or cracked lead flashing is behind more roof leaks than most homeowners realise. We carry out lead work on chimney flashings, valley gutters, dormer cheeks, and flat roof edges across Aylsham and the Norfolk Broads area, cutting and dressing each piece on site for a proper weathertight fit.

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What's involved

Lead Work in Aylsham

Lead flashing seals the joints where your roof meets a wall, chimney, dormer, or another roof slope. When it lifts, cracks, or was never properly fitted in the first place, rainwater tracks straight into the roof space or down inside the wall. It is a common issue on the older brick-built and flint properties found throughout Aylsham and the surrounding villages.

Good lead work is a craft. Each section of lead is cut to length, dressed to the profile of the masonry or tile, and dressed in steps so water cannot run back behind it. We rake out the mortar joint, insert the lead, and repoint with a flexible mortar so the flashing can expand and contract with temperature changes without cracking the joint. We use code 4 or code 5 sheet lead depending on the location, which is the standard for pitched roof flashings and chimney work in the UK.

Lead is heavy, the work is carried out at height, and a poorly fitted flashing can do more damage than no flashing at all by directing water into a cavity rather than away from it. Many of the leaks we trace on older Norfolk properties turn out to be failed lead rather than broken tiles.

We inspect all surrounding lead and pointing when we attend a lead repair, because fixing one section while leaving a failing section next to it means you will be dealing with the same problem again before long. Most lead repairs on a single chimney or dormer can be completed in a day.

Lead flashing repairs on a standard chimney in Aylsham typically cost between £250 and £600, depending on how many sides need attention and the extent of any repointing required.

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Questions

What people ask first.

Most homeowners in Aylsham should budget between £5,500 and £12,000 for a new pitched roof on a standard semi-detached or detached house. The main cost factors are roof area, pitch, and whether you choose concrete tiles, clay tiles, or natural slate. We provide a full written quote after surveying the roof, so you know exactly what's included.
If more than a third of the tiles or slates are cracked, slipping, or missing, or if you are getting water ingress in multiple places, a full replacement is usually better value than ongoing repairs. We can carry out a survey and give you an honest assessment of whether repair or replacement makes more financial sense for your property.
Minor repairs such as replacing a small number of broken tiles or re-bedding loose ridge tiles typically cost between £150 and £400 in the Aylsham area. More involved work like repairing a chimney flashing or fixing a leaking valley will usually fall in the £300 to £700 range. We give you a clear price before we start.
Flat roofing is almost always priced per square metre, with the total depending on the system chosen, the size of the roof, and whether the deck needs replacing underneath. In Aylsham, EPDM and GRP flat roof installations typically run between £70 and £110 per square metre fully installed. A small garage or extension roof of 20 square metres would therefore fall in the £1,400 to £2,200 range.
For a typical semi-detached property in Aylsham, most customers budget between £800 and £1,500 for a full fascia, soffit, and guttering replacement. The final price depends on the total run of boards, whether any rafter feet need repair, and how many storeys need access. We provide a written quote after a free roofline survey so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Replacing the lead flashing on all four sides of a standard chimney in Aylsham usually costs between £400 and £700, including repointing the chase. If only the front apron and back gutter need attention, the cost is lower. We quote per job after inspecting the chimney, not on a blanket day rate.
Chimney rebuild costs are not usually quoted per metre because access, brick matching, and the number of pots all affect the price significantly. As a rough guide, a full rebuild of a standard single stack above the roofline in Aylsham, including scaffold and new lead, runs between £1,500 and £2,800. A partial rebuild of the top two or three courses is typically £900 to £1,400.
For a standard two-storey property in Aylsham, chimney removal including scaffold, making good the roof, and disposing of the brickwork typically costs between £900 and £1,800. The price varies with the height of the stack, the type of roof covering, and how much tile or slate work is needed to close the opening neatly. We give a fixed price after seeing the job.
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