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Lead Work

Lead Work

Lead is used around chimneys, skylights, flat roof edges and valleys — and when it fails, water follows quickly. We carry out all types of lead work on King's Lynn properties, from re-flashing a leaking chimney to full-scale flat roof lead coverings. All our lead work is dressed and finished to BS EN 12588 standards.

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What's involved

Lead Work in King's Lynn

Lead is the material of choice wherever a roof meets a vertical surface — around chimney stacks, dormer cheeks, valley gutters and parapet walls. It's durable when installed correctly, but old or poorly dressed lead cracks, lifts and allows water to track into the roof structure, often showing up as damp patches on internal ceilings well away from the actual entry point.

We work with milled lead sheet in the appropriate code weights for each application — Code 4 for flashings, Code 5 or 6 for flat roof coverings. Flashings are cut, dressed and stepped into the mortar joints of brickwork using proper lead wedges and weather-resistant pointing. We don't use flash band or silicone as a substitute — those are temporary fixes that tend to fail within a couple of seasons, particularly in Norfolk's changeable climate. For flat roofs, lead is laid in bays with proper drips and rolls to allow for thermal movement, which is the main reason DIY lead work fails.

Lead work requires an understanding of how different metals behave under temperature changes and how to detail junctions so they shed water rather than collect it. A poorly dressed chimney flashing is one of the most common causes of significant loft and ceiling damage we see in King's Lynn properties.

We survey the affected area before we quote, so you're not paying for guesswork. Most flashing replacements around a single chimney stack take half a day to a full day. We guarantee all our lead work for ten years against defects in workmanship.

Replacing lead flashing around a chimney in King's Lynn typically costs between £300 and £700, depending on the size of the stack and the condition of the surrounding mortar joints.

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Questions

What people ask first.

A new pitched roof on an average three-bedroom semi-detached house in King's Lynn typically costs between £5,500 and £12,000. The price depends on the roof area, pitch, and the tile or slate you choose. We provide a full written breakdown so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
If your roof is over 20–25 years old, if the felt underneath is saturated or torn in multiple places, or if you're calling a roofer out more than once a year, replacement usually works out cheaper over time. We'll be honest with you during the survey — we won't recommend a full replacement if targeted repairs will genuinely solve the problem.
Straightforward repairs such as replacing a few slipped or cracked tiles start from around £150 in King's Lynn. Re-bedding a section of ridge tiles typically costs £250–£500 depending on the length involved. A full chimney flashing renewal can run to £600–£1,000. We'll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Flat roof installation in King's Lynn typically costs between £70 and £120 per square metre for EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass systems. A standard single garage roof of around 15–18 square metres would therefore cost roughly £1,050–£2,160 fitted, including new decking if required. We provide a full fixed-price quote after measuring up so there are no hidden extras.
For a standard semi-detached house in King's Lynn, expect to pay between £900 and £1,800 for a full fascia, soffit and guttering replacement in uPVC. Detached properties or those with complex rooflines will cost more. We provide a fixed written quote after a free survey so you know the exact figure before we start.
Replacing lead flashing around a standard chimney stack in King's Lynn costs between £300 and £700. The price depends on the size of the stack, how much lead is needed and whether the mortar joints need repointing at the same time. We'll give you a fixed quote after inspecting the job.
A full chimney stack rebuild in King's Lynn typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500, including scaffold, matched brickwork, lime mortar, new lead flashing and re-setting the pots. Stacks on tall properties or those with multiple flues at the top end of that range. We'll give you a fixed price after a proper inspection.
Taking down a single chimney stack to below roof level in King's Lynn, including making good the roof and removing all waste, typically costs between £800 and £2,000. Larger stacks with multiple flues, or those on taller properties requiring more extensive scaffold, sit toward the higher end. We provide a fixed written quote after inspecting the stack.
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