Lead Roofing London

Expert Lead Roofing Installation & Repairs

Highly Experienced & Qualified

Lead Roofing London

As a leading contractor for lead roofing in London, Silk Leadwork set the bar for both standard and efficiency within our respective field. With extensive amounts of experience working with lead, our standards as lead roofing contractors is second to none. Due to our outstanding resourcing, we ensure that our high standards are paired with value for money.

Our lead roofing London contractors utilise lead as a material due to its durability, both for longevity against the elements and for its aesthetically pleasing look. Another reason we love this material is because it is a great choice for London’s weather, expanding during hot weather conditions and contacting during the colder months. By doing so, the chances of lead roofing cracking or melting are minimised. As an added bonus to our London lead roofing service, the lead we use is 100% recyclable, making it eco-friendly.

 

 

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#1 Choice For Lead Roofing London

At Silk Leadwork, our London based lead roofing contractors are truly passionate about their work and commit to each client’s demands and requirements. Our prestige is evident, shown by our work on numerous prestigious buildings in the UK’s capital. Our lead roofing London team are highly experienced with industry recognised qualifications.

If you seek a lasting roof that will stand the test of time, applied by industry specialists, contact us for lead roofing in London today. Roofs laid by our lead roofing contractors can last as long as 60+ years.

 

Lead Roofing London: Installation & Repair

Silk Leadwork offer a range of services that are carried out by our lead roofing contractors in London. From lead guttering to lead flat roofing, we do not compromise on our attention to detail or high standards when carrying out our leadwork.

Through our range of services, our London lead roofing team can hone in on each client’s requirements and apply the necessary methods to fulfil those needs. This variety sets us apart from the competition when it comes to projects that require more than one method of roofing or repair. Having the ability to fulfil various tasks increases the speed of completion, along with not having to rely on third party contractors.

Simply contact our team at Silk Leadwork today with your enquiry for all your lead roofing in London. We can discuss your project and how our expert team of lead roofing contractors can help achieve your goal. Whether you seek new standard lead roofing, or repairs to an existing lead roof, we’re London’s #1 choice for all leadwork.

 

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Lead Roofing London FAQs

Are The Materials For Lead Roofing in London Expensive?

One of the main selling points for those looking to use our London lead roofing service is the extremely cost-effective nature of lead. Due to the durability and overall longevity of lead roofing, it can become one of the most efficient materials available for roofing. 

While lead may carry higher costs initially, the return on investment can become evident in the following years of installation. Where other roofing materials may suffer wear and tear over time, lead remains intact. The cost efficiency stems from having to replace lesser materials or have them repaired, whereas lead can often outlive the building itself. In the long term, lead roofing London is a cost-efficient choice!

How Long Do The Materials Last with Lead Roofing in London?

Our London lead roofing team use the very best lead, sourced from highly renowned resources. Although lead is already a durable material, we ensure that the quality of our materials exceeds that of competitors. 

Roofing installed by our lead roofing London team has an estimated duration of 60+ years, with examples of the material lasting over 100 years.

What Precautions Do Your London Lead Roofing Team Take?

Our London lead roofing contractors are both highly experienced and trained in using lead as a material. Being well equipped, with the correct precautions ensures that operations carried out by our lead roofing contractors is safe.

Is Lead Dangerous?

Although a lot of us may hear the term ‘lead poisoning’, a lot of people may not understand the reasons behind it and how one can actually be poisoned by lead. Our lead roofing contractors take precautions and are suited with the correct equipment to carry out each task appointed.

Whilst lead poisoning can be a cause for concern, it is highly unlikely to come across it in most circumstances, and practically impossible to come into contact with it whilst living under a lead roof.

Lead has shown time after time that it is one of the most reliable and durable resources making it perfect for roofing purposes. It is one of the oldest roofing materials used by lead roof contractors and is still commonly used today.

How Do Lead Roofing Contractors Ensure Lead Lasts?

The general nature of lead as a material already presents a durable and long-lasting component to any property. Our lead roofing contractors ensure further durability by sourcing the very best materials on the market, expertly installing the lead roofing, utilising their expertise and techniques to form the lead into the correct shapes and much more.

Are Your Lead Roofing Team in London Fully Qualified?

Each of our London lead roofing contractors is fully qualified in all relevant areas and therefore all have CSCS cards for health and safety requirements. They also have the industry recognised lead roofing and all necessary roofing qualifications.

Which Buildings Have Your Lead Roofing Contractors Worked On?

Through our prestigious craftsmanship and highly reputable service, we have had the pleasure to work on numerous projects and historic buildings in and around London. Such as the following:

  • Lambeth Palace
  • Tower of London
  • Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament)
  • Greenwich Old Royal Naval College
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • St Marys Church Harrow
  • Chichester Cathedral
How do you repair cracked lead with your lead roofing London Service?

As a temporary solution to fixing a crack in the roof, you could use materials such as felt or flashing to protect the roof while you arrange a more sustainable repair with one of our lead roofing London service. We may be able to solder the cracks shut or weld a lead patch onto the crack in the roof.

What coloured lead roofing London lasts the longest?

A common misconception is that different coloured roofing materials last longer than others- this is not true. While black roofs may look like they last longer, the colour of your lead roofing London does not determine whether it’s more sustainable.

How do I stop lead roofing London flashing from being stolen?

It is rare, but not unheard of for your lead roofing London to be stolen. You may want to protect your lead roof London by removing access to your roof, prevent unwanted vehicle access, apply anti-climb paint to your walls, install CCTV and installing lighting to make it look like people are in.

Is my lead roofing London repair covered by insurance?

The insurance for the homeowner or landlord may cover a roof leak if it hasn’t been damaged resulting from a lack of maintenance or wear and tear. It is still possible for your homeowner’s policy to help cover the cost of the repair, it’s worth checking with your insurance to make sure that you are making the most out of your money when replacing your lead roofing London.

Is it better to have a light roof or a dark roof?

If you have a cold house, it’s probably better to get a darker roof as they absorb heat from the sun and transfer it into the rooms below. If you are looking for a cooler house, it’s probably best to have a lighter-coloured roof in order for the sun rays to reflect away from the house. Typically, this is the reason why houses in Spain tend to have lighter roofs.

Do you need to come inside the house for your lead roofing London service?

To ensure the high quality is maintained throughout our entire lead roofing London service we will need to come inside to perform a complete roof inspection. Leaving this critical process out, it is possible that critical warning signs of water leaks and damage will be missed.

How long does it take for your lead roofing London service to tear off and replace a roof?

This depends on the weather, the size of the roof and how many lead roof contractors are working on it. It can take just a day to repair your lead roofing London, all depending on the conditions.

What do lead roof contractors mean when they say ‘flashing’?

Flashing is pieces of impervious material that prevents water from entering the building.

Will my garden be protected?

Although replacing a lead roofing London can get messy, we will do our best to make sure that your garden is kept as tidy as possible during the installation.

All Other Roofing Work

Traditional lead roofing

ZINC

Copper

domes,turrets and spires

flashings

ornamental lead

door hoods

bossing

dormers

Barrel roofing

tapered gutters

flat roofs

chimney stacks

box gutters

lead pipes

pallin tiling

lead welding

parapet wall covering

bossing

sand cast and cast lead

parapet wall covering

pitched roofs

cornices

cladding

dpc trays to chimneys

concave and convex roofing

Head Office

3 Redman Court
Bell Street
Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire
HP27 0AA

 

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07985 208943

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Jack@silk-leadwork.co.uk