Downham Market's mix of Victorian brick terraces and newer estates means we handle everything from century-old lead valleys to modern skylight flashings that were poorly fitted first time around.
The older streets close to the town centre — particularly around the distinctive black-and-white clock tower — feature chimney stacks that were originally flashed with lead dressed by hand. That lead has often been patched with unsuitable sealants over the years, which is a short-term fix that always fails. We strip back the bodged repairs, prepare the masonry properly and fit new lead dressed to the correct code, whether that's Code 4 for soakers or Code 5 for cover flashings on the steeper pitches you find on the Victorian villas here.
We also work on the bungalow developments on the outskirts of Downham Market, where flat-roof sections and lean-to extensions frequently need their lead edge trims and drips replaced. Downham Market sits on the edge of the Great Ouse flood plain, so keeping the roof watertight is especially important — a failing flashing here can cause damage far quicker than it might on higher ground. Ring us to arrange a no-obligation inspection.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
