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Walton-on-Thames KT12

Leadwork in Walton-on-Thames

Flashings, valleys, soakers and box gutters formed in code lead to the right size and detail.

  • Local Walton-on-Thames number
01932 953697

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Walton-on-Thames and the surrounding area

Leadwork across Walton-on-Thames and London SW

Leadwork is the metal that seals the joints a roof cannot tile over: chimney flashings, soakers and back gutters, valley linings, abutment flashings where a roof meets a wall, dormer cheeks and parapet gutters. Most persistent leaks that survive several repairs turn out to be leadwork that was done wrong.

The common faults are all avoidable: a bay made too long so thermal movement splits it, the wrong code of lead for the exposure, a flashing not chased far enough into the joint, or a bead of sealant run along the top edge instead of the lead being re-dressed. Getting it right first time ends the cycle of repairs that never quite hold.

We use the correct code, keep bays within the recommended lengths, and chase and wedge the flashing properly rather than sticking it on. Sound lead is re-dressed and reused where it can be, and you get an honest view of what needs renewing and what does not.

We work across Walton-on-Thames and the KT12 postcodes in London SW, including Whiteley Village, Ashley Park, Castle End, Fairmile and Leigh Corner. Ring 01932 953697 and you will get someone who knows the area.

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What you get

What leadwork in Walton-on-Thames includes

  • 1

    Chimney leadwork

    Chimney flashings, soakers, aprons and back gutters

  • 2

    Valley linings

    Valley linings formed and lapped correctly

  • 3

    Abutment flashings

    Abutment flashings where a roof meets a wall

  • 4

    Dormer and window flashings

    Dormer cheeks and window head flashings

  • 5

    Box and parapet gutters

    Box and parapet gutters lined

  • 6

    Re-dress or renew

    Existing lead re-dressed where it is sound, renewed where it is not

The process

How leadwork in Walton-on-Thames normally runs

  1. 01

    Find the actual fault

    Split, wrong code, over-long bay or a past mastic repair. Each needs a different answer.

  2. 02

    Specify the code

    The lead code and bay lengths set to the exposure and the detail, not to whatever was there before.

  3. 03

    Form and dress

    Lead cut, bossed or welded to shape, then dressed into the joint and wedged.

  4. 04

    Point and finish

    The chase pointed up and the lead patinated so it weathers evenly.

FAQs

Leadwork in Walton-on-Thames: what people ask

Do you cover Walton-on-Thames?

Yes. Leadwork across Walton-on-Thames and the surrounding KT12 area, including Whiteley Village, Ashley Park, Castle End, Fairmile and Leigh Corner. The local number is 01932 953697, answered 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.

Someone sealed my flashing with mastic and it still leaks. Why?

Mastic sits on the surface and lead moves with temperature, so the bond breaks and water gets behind it. Worse, it hides the split underneath. The lead has to be re-dressed or renewed and the chase pointed properly.

What is a lead code?

It is the thickness. Higher codes are thicker and stand more exposure and movement. Using too thin a code in an exposed valley or a long flashing is a common cause of early splitting.

Why does new lead look patchy?

Fresh lead oxidises unevenly and can stain the tiles below. It is normally treated with patination oil when fitted, which evens out the weathering and stops the staining.

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