Lead Flashing Repair — Chimneys& Abutments.
Cracked or lifted flashing reformed in code-4 lead, dressed into the brickwork and pointed properly — no silicone.
From £260
Price
Half-day · 1 leadworker
Duration
10-year on leadwork
Warranty
London-wide
Coverage
— Overview
What this job actually involves.
Failed chimney flashing is responsible for around 40% of the leak callouts we see in winter. The previous trade nearly always lifts the lead, slaps a bead of black silicone across it and calls it done — which holds for one season. We strip it back to bare brick, cut a fresh chase, form code-4 lead apron and step flashings on-site and point in with lead sealant.
— Signs you need this
Five things we look for first.
Damp patch on the chimney breast bedroom wall
Black or grey silicone visible at the flashing line
Lead lifted away from the brickwork by 5mm+
Tide marks on the loft side of the chimney
Cracks splitting along the fold lines in old lead
— Included in the price
A fixed price means a fixed scope.
No hidden extras. Materials, access, disposal and a written guarantee are all in the headline number.
- Strip old flashing and dispose of as scrap (credit applied)
- Rake out and cut a fresh 25mm chase in the brick joints
- Code-4 lead formed on-site to suit pitch and abutment
- Front apron + side step flashings + back gutter as needed
- Lead wedges + lead sealant pointing (not silicone)
- Patination oil applied to prevent white staining
— On the day
How we work, step by step.
Strip & assess
Old lead lifted, brickwork inspected for blown faces or step pointing failure. Any defective bricks called out before we proceed.
Chase fresh joints
25mm chase cut into the mortar bed joints with a disc cutter — never into the brick face itself. Dust vacuumed clear.
Form lead on-site
Code-4 lead cut to 1500mm max lengths (any longer and it cracks from thermal movement), front apron welted and stepped sides cut to pitch.
Wedge, point & oil
Lead wedged into the chase every 450mm, pointed in with lead sealant. Patination oil rubbed in to stop the white carbonate bloom.
— Materials & kit
What we bring to the van.
The unglamorous detail that decides whether a fix lasts five years or twenty-five. We use trade-grade or manufacturer-spec materials only — never builders' merchant own-brand.
- Code-4 milled lead sheet
- Lead wedges (cast lead)
- Lead sealant (not silicone)
- Patination oil
— Why book with EG Roofing
The from £260 you see is the from £260 you pay.
Eight advantages built into every fixed-price small job — the things our customers tell us actually matter.
Fixed price, no surprises
Quoted before we arrive. Materials, access and disposal are all in the headline number.
Booked by the half-day
Most jobs slotted within 5–7 working days. Same-week for active leaks.
10-year on leadwork
Written workmanship guarantee on every job, lodged to your email after sign-off.
Before & after photos
WhatsApp photo sign-off before payment — you see the fix even if you're at work.
12+ years on London roofs
Same two-roofer crews — never sub-contracted. Public liability cover £2m.
4.9★ on Google & Checkatrade
Hundreds of reviews from SW19, CR0, BR1, SE and Central London commercial.
Clean site, zero debris
Drives and borders sheeted, all waste taken away in our van — no skip required.
One direct point of contact
WhatsApp the same roofer who quoted you — no call-centre, no chasing.
— Flexible payment
Spread the cost. Interest-free.
Pay how it suits you. Split this from £260 job into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna or Clearpay, settle in 30 days, or pay by card, bank transfer or cash on completion. Your choice — we don't add a surcharge.
3 interest-free payments — first today, then every 30 days. Soft credit check, instant decision.
e.g. £260 → 3 × £87
4 fortnightly payments — pay over 6 weeks, no interest, no fees if paid on time.
e.g. £260 → 4 × £65
Card on completion
Tap, chip + PIN or contactless via Stripe terminal. Visa, Mastercard, Amex. Receipt by email.
Bank transfer or cash
Faster Payments on the day, or cash on completion. VAT receipt issued for landlords and small businesses.
Klarna and Clearpay are FCA-regulated payment providers. 18+, UK residents, subject to status. Missed payments may affect your ability to use these services. Full T&Cs at klarna.com and clearpay.co.uk.
— Frequently asked
3 answers before you book.
Why not just silicone the existing lead?
Silicone sticks to lead but not to brick — it lasts one freeze/thaw cycle before peeling away and trapping water behind it. Properly chased and wedged lead lasts 50 years.
Will you replace the whole flashing or patch it?
If more than 30% is cracked or lifted, we replace the whole run — patching one section just shifts the failure 6 months down the chimney.
Do you scaffold for chimney flashing?
Yes for chimneys above the second-floor ridge or anywhere the access cat ladder can't reach safely. Built and struck same week.
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From £260 · Half-day · 1 leadworker · 10-year on leadwork. Klarna & Clearpay accepted.
— Often booked together
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