Lead SoakerReplacement.
Abutment soakers lifted and reformed in code-4 lead — the proper fix where a previous trade used silicone.
From £240
Price
Half-day · 1 leadworker
Duration
10-year on leadwork
Warranty
London-wide
Coverage
— Overview
What this job actually involves.
Soakers are small individual lead pieces tucked under each tile course where the roof meets a wall. When they fail, water enters at every other course down the abutment. We strip the existing run, cut fresh code-4 soakers to the tile gauge, and dress each one in to the same line as the original — covered by the step flashing above.
— Signs you need this
Five things we look for first.
Damp running down an abutment wall internally
Silicone visible at the step flashing line
Lead step flashing fine but tiles wet behind it
Soakers missing entirely (you can see felt through the gap)
Surveyor's report calls out 'failed lead soakers'
— 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.
- Step flashing carefully lifted and re-used
- Old soakers stripped and weighed in (scrap credit applied)
- Code-4 lead cut to tile gauge — typically 175 x 250mm
- One soaker per tile course, dressed in
- Step flashing re-dressed over the soakers and pointed
- Patination oil applied + 10-year guarantee
— On the day
How we work, step by step.
Lift step flashing
Step flashing carefully unwedged from the chase joint and folded back without creasing — we re-use it where possible.
Strip soakers
Every tile course on the abutment lifted; old soakers removed and weighed for scrap credit against your invoice.
Cut to gauge
Code-4 lead cut to your tile gauge (usually 175 x 250mm for a Marley Modern, varies for slate). Top edge folded 25mm.
Dress & re-cover
One soaker per course, tucked under tile and folded up the wall. Step flashing re-dressed over the top and re-wedged into the chase.
— 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
- Lead sealant for re-pointing
- Patination oil
— Why book with EG Roofing
The from £240 you see is the from £240 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 £240 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. £240 → 3 × £80
4 fortnightly payments — pay over 6 weeks, no interest, no fees if paid on time.
e.g. £240 → 4 × £60
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.
Can you do soakers without removing the step flashing?
No — they sit underneath it. Any quote that says otherwise is just silicone on top of the failure, which is what's there now.
What gauge do I have?
We measure on the day — concrete tile is usually 100mm exposure, slate 75mm, Rosemary clay 100mm. Soakers are cut to suit.
Will the new lead look different?
For about 6 weeks — fresh lead is bright silver and patinates to grey-black over a winter. The patination oil speeds that up.
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From £240 · Half-day · 1 leadworker · 10-year on leadwork. Klarna & Clearpay accepted.
— Often booked together
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