Roof Leadwork in Inverness & the Highlands
Keep water out where your roof meets walls, dormers and valleys with new leadwork, priced with a FREE quote.
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Lead Flashings, Valleys & Weatherproof Joints
Leadwork seals the most vulnerable parts of a roof: the joints where it meets a wall, the valleys where two slopes meet and the edges around dormers and bays. Lead can be shaped on site to fit almost any detail, which is why it has been used on roofs for so long. When it splits, slips or is poorly fitted, water finds its way in.
We fit and renew flashings, valleys, aprons, soakers, dormer cheeks and lead-covered bay roofs on houses across Inverness, the Great Glen and Fort William. Lead is cut to size, dressed to the shape of the roof and fixed so it can move with heat and cold without tearing. Joints are lapped, and top edges are tucked into the wall and sealed.
Leadwork can be part of a new tiled or slate roof or a job on its own, for example renewing a tired valley or a split bay roof. We explain what each detail needs and why, and every leadwork job starts with a FREE, no-obligation quote.
- Lead Dressed to Fit on Site
- Sealed Joints at Walls & Dormers
- Fixed to Allow for Movement
- Part of a New Roof or a Job on Its Own
Lead Flashings, Valleys & Abutments
Everything below is part of the work, so you know exactly what your leadwork covers before anything is booked.
- Step & Cover Flashings
- Lead Valleys
- Front & Back Aprons
- Soakers at Abutments
- Dormer Cheeks
- Lead-Covered Bay Roofs
Reliable Roof Leadwork
What you can expect when you choose Caledonian Roofing and Building for leadwork.
Professional
Each piece of lead is fitted to the shape of your roof rather than forcing a standard piece into place.
Quality Work
Correct laps, sensible lengths and secure fixings are what stop lead from splitting or lifting in a Highland wind.
Plain Explanation of What Is Needed
We tell you which pieces of lead have failed and which are sound, so you only pay for what needs doing.
FREE Quotes
Your leadwork is priced at no cost or obligation, from a single valley to every detail on the roof.
Reliable & Professional
You are kept informed at each stage of the job, and the start date agreed with you is the date the work begins.
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FREE, no-obligation quotes from Inverness to Fort William.
Leadwork Costs & What Drives Them
Every job is priced on what it involves, and you get a FREE, no-obligation quote before anything is booked.
- FREE, No-Obligation Quote
- Price Agreed Before Work Is Booked
- No Commitment to Go Ahead
- Quoted by the Person Who Does the Work
Amount of Lead
The length and width of each flashing, valley or bay covering sets how much lead is needed.
Lead Thickness
Thicker lead costs more and is used where a detail is more exposed or covers a wider area.
Complexity of the Detail
Dormer cheeks and bays need more shaping and joints than a straight flashing along a wall.
Access to the Roof
Height, scaffolding and the tiles or slates that must be lifted to reach the lead all affect the price.
Pair Leadwork with a New Roof
Leadwork Across the Highlands
From Inverness at the top of Loch Ness down the Great Glen to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. Not sure if your property is covered? Call with your postcode.
- Inverness
- Drumnadrochit
- Fort Augustus
- Invergarry
- Spean Bridge
- Fort William
Fitting Lead to a Roof, Step by Step
- Step 1
Checking the Details
We look at each flashing, valley and abutment on the roof to see exactly where water is getting in and which lead needs renewing.
- Step 2
Removing Old Lead
Split or failed lead is taken out carefully, along with any surrounding tiles or slates that must be lifted to reach it.
- Step 3
Cutting & Dressing New Lead
New lead is cut to size, shaped to the roof and fixed in lengths short enough to expand and contract without cracking.
- Step 4
Sealing & Finishing
Joints are pointed and the lead is dressed tight to the roof. We then review the finished leadwork with you and confirm it is as agreed.
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Lead Flashing & Valley FAQs
Straight answers to the questions people ask most often about leadwork in the Highlands. If yours is not here, call and ask.
Why Does Leadwork Crack or Split?
What Is the Difference Between a Flashing & a Soaker?
Can a Lead Valley Be Replaced Without Stripping the Whole Roof?
Can a Lead-Covered Bay Roof Be Renewed?
How Can I Tell If My Lead Flashings Need Replacing?
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