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Leadwork specialists · Wokingham
Leadwork Specialists in Wokingham and Across Berkshire
Lead flashings, dormers, bay and porch roofs, capping and heritage leadwork, fitted to Lead Sheet Association guidelines. Covering Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire.
- Lead Sheet Association guidelines
- 30+ years' combined experience
- Listed building leadwork
- Ltd company, VAT registered
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- Leadwork formed and fixed to Lead Sheet Association guidelines, in the right code of lead for the job
- Heritage and listed building experience, from a Code 6 canopy opposite Windsor Castle to a Wokingham church
- Homeowners, builders and main contractors across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire, with over 30 years' combined experience
Services
Our leadwork
Lead Flashings and Chimney Leadwork
Step and cover flashings, chimney aprons and back gutters, abutment flashings and soakers, in the right code of lead.
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Lead Dormers
New lead dormer tops and cheeks, including curved and barrel-top dormers, vented and fitted to LSA guidance.
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Lead Bay, Porch and Canopy Roofs
Lead roofs for bay windows, porches and entrance canopies, including low-pitch roofs that tiles will not suit.
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Lead Capping, Copings and Parapets
Lead capping under copings and on parapet walls, with the right underlay, falls and drip edges.
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Lead Valleys and Gutters
Lead valleys, box gutters, parapet gutters and chimney back gutters, laid with the right falls, drips and laps.
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Lead Flat Roofs, Shelves and Cills
Small lead flat roofs, shelf details over bays and windows, and lead cills and weatherings.
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Heritage and Listed Building Leadwork
Traditional leadwork for listed buildings, churches and period homes, done to conservation requirements.
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Lead Repairs and Replacement
Split, cracked, slipped or stolen lead repaired or replaced, and the cause put right.
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Where we work
Leadwork across Wokingham and the surrounding area
Based in Wokingham, we cover the towns below and everywhere in between. If you are nearby and not listed, ring us anyway.
What customers say
Reviews from recent jobs
“We were extremely pleased with the quality of the leadwork flashing which Lewis undertook for us both in connection with our new extension and replacement of old leadwork at the front of the house. We would have no hesitation in recommending Lewis to anyone requiring leadwork of any type.”
“I used this company for specialist leadwork which was complex and needed to be of the highest standard. They lived up to my expectation and were hard working, professional and at the top of their game.”
“The finish on the roof and leadwork was excellent and the whole process was really stress free with L&E Leadwork as Lewis was so knowledgable and friendly, we had constant communication and clear timelines! Would definitely recommend!”
What happens next
How it works
- 1Send us the detailsRing, email or use the form. A few photos of the roof or the leadwork and where any water is getting in help us a lot.
- 2We come and lookLewis or one of the team comes out, looks at the problem and tells you what has gone wrong and what we would do about it.
- 3Written quoteYou get a written quote listing the materials, including the code of lead, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
- 4The workWe do the job to Lead Sheet Association guidelines, send photos as it goes, and clear up before we leave.
About
L&E Leadwork and Roofing
L&E Leadwork and Roofing is Lewis's company, based on Nine Mile Ride in Wokingham. Leadwork is what we are known for: chimney and abutment flashings, dormer tops and cheeks, bay, porch and canopy roofs, lead capping under copings, and shelf and cill details on new builds. Every job is formed and fixed to Lead Sheet Association guidelines, in the right code of lead, with the laps, welts and fixings it needs to move with the weather.
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Questions we get asked
How long does leadwork last?
Fitted properly, lead lasts a very long time, and plenty of old lead on period houses is still doing its job after 100 years. Most early failures we are called out to come from the wrong underlay, too little allowance for expansion, or pieces that are too big for the code of lead used.
What code of lead do you use?
It depends on the detail. Flashings and soakers are usually Code 4, dormer tops, bays and capping are usually Code 5, and we used Code 6 on the Windsor canopy. We follow the Lead Sheet Association guidance on code and piece size for each job.
Why has my lead started to crack or corrode?
The usual causes are lead laid in pieces that are too long, fixings that stop it moving, no ventilation under it, or the wrong underlay. On a job at Wentworth the lead was corroding from underneath because of the underlay. We look at why it failed before we price the repair, so it does not happen again.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes. We have worked on a listed property opposite Windsor Castle and on Wokingham Baptist Church, and we are used to working to conservation officers' requirements.
Do you do flat roofs and tiled roofs as well?
Yes. We lay GRP (ResTec Flexitec 2020), Sika single-ply and EPDM flat roofs, and strip and re-tile or re-slate pitched roofs. Most of those jobs have leadwork in them too, so it is done by the same team.
Do you work for builders and contractors?
Yes. We supply leadwork and roofing packages for local builders, developers and main contractors, supply and fit or labour only, on new builds, schools, healthcare and church buildings.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Wokingham and mainly work across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire, including Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Windsor, Ascot, Sunningdale, Virginia Water and Camberley. For the right job we travel further, so ask anyway.
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