Leadwork in LeicesterFlashings and ValleysSealed for the Long Term
Seal the junctions where most roof leaks start, with lead dressed by hand and fixed properly.
All work guaranteed in writing · 25 years on new roofs
The service
What Leadwork Involves
Lead seals the junctions on a roof: where it meets a chimney or wall, where two slopes meet in a valley, and around dormers and roof windows. It's flexible, long-lasting and can be shaped to fit exactly.
You need leadwork when flashings have lifted, cracked or gone missing, when valleys are leaking, or when lead has been replaced with cheap substitutes or sealant that have failed.
Lead has to be the right thickness for the job, dressed carefully, fixed into the brickwork and laid in lengths short enough to allow for expansion. Done wrong, it splits or lifts within a few years.
If it's left
What Happens If You
Wait Another Winter
Leaks at junctions
Failed flashings let water straight into the roof structure where it meets walls and chimneys.
Valley failures
Valleys carry a lot of water. A failure here can soak a large area of the roof quickly.
Theft or missing lead
Missing lead leaves an open joint that lets rain in at every downpour.
Sealant failures
Mastic and tape quick-fixes crack in the sun and frost and need redoing again and again.
Common Mistakes
Homeowners Make
- Using lead that's too thin for the job
- Laying lengths that are too long, so they split as they expand
- Relying on mastic instead of chasing lead into the mortar joint
Our process
Five Steps, No
Surprises
- 1
Inspection
A free inspection for homeowners, by drone where it helps.
- 2
Diagnosis
A photographic report showing exactly what we found.
- 3
Fixed-price quote
One price in writing, with your guarantee confirmed.
- 4
The work
Our team carries out the leadwork and keeps the roof weathertight each day.
- 5
Check & guarantee
We check the finished job, tidy up and confirm your guarantee.
What you get
Why Homeowners Choose
Greystone
Know the price upfront
Fixed-price quotes on every job. No day rates, no surprise extras on the invoice.
See the problem first
Photographic reports after every inspection, so you decide based on evidence.
Guaranteed in writing
25 years on new roofs as standard; your exact guarantee is confirmed with your quote.
The same faces start to finish
Bobby Button and a team of four. The people who quote are the people who do the work.
Safe and insured
Public liability insurance held.
Help at any hour
A phone line covered 24/7 for emergencies; working hours 6:30am – 6:30pm.
In detail
Leadwork Across
Leicester & Blaby
Flashings, aprons and soakers
We fit step and cover flashings, aprons and soakers where the roof meets walls and chimneys, chased into the mortar joints and pointed.
Lead valleys
Where two slopes meet, we can renew the valley in lead, laid on a suitable base so water runs off cleanly.
Dormers and roof windows
Lead is used around dormer cheeks and roof windows to seal the openings fully.
As part of a re-roof
On a re-roof we renew the leadwork at the same time, so the whole roof is guaranteed together.
Homes and Rental Properties
Most of our leadwork work is for homeowners, from terraces and semis to bungalows and detached houses. We also work for landlords who need a reliable fix and a clear record of what was done. Every job gets the same approach: a proper look at the roof, photos of what we find, and a fixed price before anything starts. If you're a landlord or a prospective buyer rather than the owner occupier, a £75 fee applies to the inspection; for homeowners it's free.
How to Choose a Roofer
Ask for a written, fixed price rather than a day rate, so the cost can't creep up once the scaffold is up. Ask to see photos of the problem before agreeing to anything. Check the guarantee, and get it in writing. Ask who will actually be on your roof. With us, it's Bobby Button and a team of four from start to finish, and the guarantee for your job is confirmed with your quote.
What to Expect on the Day
We turn up when we say we will and talk you through the plan before work starts. The roof is kept weathertight at the end of every working day, and we clear away old materials and debris as we go. When the job is finished we check it over, show you the completed work and tidy the site properly, so the only thing you notice is a roof that works.
Your Guarantee, Explained
Guarantee length depends on the type of work. A new roof is guaranteed for 25 years as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, including many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years and in some cases 5. Cement work such as mortar and pointing is guaranteed for 5 years. Whatever your leadwork involves, the exact guarantee is written into your quote, so you know where you stand before you say yes.
Areas we cover
Based in LE8 4FF, we carry out leadwork across Leicestershire, including leadwork in Leicester, leadwork in Blaby, leadwork in Narborough, leadwork in Fleckney, leadwork in Broughton Astley, leadwork in Earl Shilton, leadwork in Barwell, leadwork in Hinckley and leadwork in Lutterworth. See all roofing service areas.
It depends on the type and amount of lead needed and the access. Every job is quoted at a fixed price after a free inspection for homeowners, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay. There are no day rates and no surprise extras.
Correctly specified and fitted lead can last for many decades.
All our work is guaranteed. A new roof comes with a 25-year guarantee as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, such as many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years (5 in some cases), and cement work such as mortar and pointing for 5 years. We confirm the exact guarantee for your job in writing with your quote.
Small lifts can sometimes be redressed and repointed, but split or perished lead is usually best replaced.
It depends on the work needed and access. We will give you an idea of timings with your quote.
Our phone line is covered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If water is coming in, call 07933 273379 and we'll talk you through what to do straight away and arrange to make the roof safe.
Yes, for homeowners, with a photographic report afterwards.
Yes. We're based in LE8 4FF and cover Blaby, Narborough, Leicester and the surrounding towns.
Get a Fixed Price for
Your Leadwork
Free, no-obligation inspection for homeowners, a photo report, and one fixed price. No pressure, just honest advice.
"Robert and his team done a fantastic job. I had a leak on my roof which they fixed very promptly, I also had them re-point my ridge tiles on my roof and it looks great. Very happy with the service, would definitely recommend."