Lead standing off the wall
A gap behind the flashing gives rain a clear path down the inside of the wall.
Lead that has lifted, split or gone missing lets rain straight in where the roof meets a wall or chimney. Our Whitefield roofers re-fix sound lead and replace what has split or gone.

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A gap behind the flashing gives rain a clear path down the inside of the wall.
Long runs of old lead crack as they expand and contract with the seasons.
Stains beside chimneys, dormers and extensions usually mean the flashing has failed.
We are a roofing team based on Elms Street. You get photos of the problem, a fixed written price and the job done properly.
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We look at the roof and explain your options.
A clear price with no hidden extras.
Tidy, guaranteed work on the agreed day.
The oldest housing in Whitefield is its Victorian terraces, such as those around Lily Hill Street and Nipper Lane, along with the older houses in Besses o' th' Barn. Roofs of that age are typically slate, with brick chimney stacks and lead flashing that have been in place for a very long time.
We are based at 7a Elms Street in Whitefield, so Stand, Besses o' th' Barn, Unsworth, Prestwich and Radcliffe are all a short drive.
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A typical job, before and after.
Before
After
Lifted lead stripped and renewed
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Leaks traced back to where the water gets in, then repaired properly so the roof stays dry.
Tiled roof repairs and replacement: missing tiles replaced to match, or the whole roof stripped and re-tiled.
Slate roof repairs and replacement: slipped slates re-fixed like for like, or the whole roof re-slated.
Tile and slate pitched roofs repaired, re-roofed and replaced.
Felt, rubber and fibreglass flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers repaired or fully replaced.
Stacks repointed and repaired, or taken down and rebuilt, with new pots, cowls and leadwork.
Leaking joints, sagging runs and blocked downpipes repaired, and worn-out guttering replaced.
Gutters and downpipes cleared of leaves, moss and silt by hand, and the debris taken away.
Rotten roofline boards repaired or replaced in uPVC or timber, with gutters re-hung.
Loose ridge and hip tiles re-bedded and repointed, broken ones replaced, or a dry ridge system fitted.
Cracked verge mortar replaced with dry verge caps, and damaged dry verge units renewed.
Leaking bay roofs repaired or fully replaced, with new lead flashing against the wall.
Flat and pitched roofs on shops, offices and units repaired, replaced and maintained.
Roof inspections, gutter clearing and minor repairs that stop small faults becoming leaks.
Moss removed by hand and the roof treated, without damaging pressure washing.
Leaking garage roofs repaired, or stripped and replaced in felt, rubber, fibreglass or sheet.
Old polycarbonate and glass conservatory roofs replaced with insulated, tiled roofs.
Roof windows fitted, replaced and resealed, with the flashing around them made watertight.
Full solar installation, plus new roofs and re-roofs for roofs with solar panels.
Insulated flat roofs built with the insulation above the deck, to keep rooms warmer and stop condensation.
Torch-on felt roofs repaired or replaced on extensions, garages, dormers and bays.
Worn-out flat roofs replaced with seamless fibreglass, and cracked GRP repaired.
Worn-out flat roofs replaced with EPDM rubber in a single sheet, and existing rubber roofs repaired.
Storm damage or water coming in? We make the roof watertight first, then quote for the full repair.
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A sealant will hold for a while, but a split usually means the lead is at the end of its life. Replacing that length is the lasting repair.
Most often the mortar holding it in the wall has cracked and fallen out. We rake the joint out, re-fix the lead and point it in.
It depends on the roof, the access and what we find. We inspect for free and give you a fixed written price before any work starts.
No. Inspections and written quotes are free, with no obligation.