Lead Flashing Repairs in Billingshurst
Lead flashing repairs in Billingshurst around chimneys, walls, dormers and roof windows. We fix split or lifted lead that lets water in, with a free quote before any work starts.
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Lead flashing repairs in Billingshurst
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Where flashing is used
Flashing covers the joins where a roof meets something else: the base of a chimney, a wall that rises above the roof, the sides of a dormer, or a valley between two slopes. These joins are where water is most likely to find a way in.
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Signs of failing lead
Look for lead that has lifted away from the wall, split along a fold, or pulled out of the mortar joint it's tucked into. Inside, damp near a chimney breast or along a wall where it meets the ceiling often points to a flashing problem.
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Repair or renew
Small splits and loose ends can often be dressed back and resealed, and failed pointing along the top edge can be redone. Lead that is thin, cracked in several places or badly fitted to begin with is better replaced with new lead cut and shaped on site.
What to expect from lead flashing repairs
We start by checking the flashing up close and looking for damp marks in the loft or the room below. Then we explain whether a repair or new lead is the right fix and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
For new flashing, we cut out the old lead, rake out the mortar joint it sits in, and fit new lead dressed to the shape of the roof and wall. It's held in the joint with lead wedges, repointed, and finished so water runs off rather than in behind it.
What's included
- A close check of the existing lead
- Split or lifted lead dressed and resealed
- New lead cut and shaped where needed
- Mortar joint raked out and repointed
- Nearby tiles checked and refitted
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what's happening with your roof. We aim to respond the same day, and there's no call-out charge.
We inspect and quote
We look at the roof, explain what we've found in plain terms and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
Work done as agreed
We carry out the work we quoted for, then talk you through what we've done before we leave.
Lead flashing repairs: your questions
How much does lead flashing repair cost in Billingshurst?
It depends on how much lead needs work, where it is and how easy it is to reach. Resealing a short length costs far less than renewing the flashing around a whole chimney. We look at it first and give you a free quote, with no call-out charge.
How long should lead flashing last on a West Sussex roof?
Properly fitted lead can last for decades, often longer than the roof tiles around it. It usually fails early because it was fitted badly, the wrong thickness was used or the mortar holding it has crumbled. Those faults can usually be put right without replacing everything.
Is sealant a good fix for leaking flashing in Billingshurst?
Only as a short-term measure. Sealant can stop a drip for a while, but it breaks down in sunlight and frost and often traps water behind it. A lasting repair means refixing or replacing the lead properly, which we'll quote for before doing any work.
Do you repair the flashing around Velux windows in Surrey?
Yes. Most roof windows use the maker's own flashing kit rather than loose lead, but the same problems can happen. If the kit is damaged or wasn't fitted correctly, we can repair it or fit a new one, and check the tiles around the window at the same time.
Other roofing services near Billingshurst
- Roof Repairs
- Emergency Roof Repairs
- Roof Replacement
- Flat Roofing
- EPDM Rubber Roofing
- Roof Tile Replacement
- Dry Ridge Installation
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Book lead flashing repairs in Billingshurst
Damp by the chimney or along a wall? Call us, and we'll check the flashing and give you a free quote.