Leadwork Services in Swanley , Kent

If you have spotted damp patches on your ceiling or walls, the leadwork is often the primary suspect. Lead flashing acts as the critical bridge between your roof tiles and the brickwork of your chimney or adjoining walls. In Snodland and across the Medway Valley, heavy rain can easily find its way behind failed or lifting flashings. Levi King provides a direct inspection to see if the metal has simply pulled away from the mortar or if the lead has reached the end of its natural lifespan.

Lead is incredibly durable, but it eventually develops "fatigue" cracks after decades of expanding and contracting in the heat. If you can see visible splits or the metal looks paper-thin and brittle, a replacement is usually the only way to stop a leak for good. For minor issues, such as lead that has slipped out of its housing, Levi can often secure the existing sheet back into the brickwork using proper lead wedges. During an on-site survey, you will get a clear explanation of whether a localized repair or a new lead installation is the most practical fix.

Roof valleys carry a huge volume of water during a Kentish downpour. Lead bossing is the trade skill of shaping the metal around corners and gutter joins without thinning the material. If this isn't done correctly, the lead becomes a weak point where water pools and eventually seeps through to your roof timbers. Tonbridge & Malling Roofing installs heavy-duty lead valleys designed to channel water safely away from your home, using techniques that allow the metal to move naturally without cracking.

Yes. It is often the best approach to tackle these jobs together because lead flashings are tucked directly into the mortar joints of the chimney stack. If your mortar is perishing, water can track behind the lead and into your loft space. Levi King often carries out chimney leadwork alongside repointing and flaunching repairs. By fitting new Code 4 lead step flashings and refreshing the mortar in one visit, you create a complete weather-tight seal that saves you money on future scaffold costs.

The thickness of lead is measured in "Codes." For most residential lead flashing repairs in Snodland, Levi uses Code 4 lead, which offers the right balance of weight and flexibility for chimney aprons and step flashings. For larger roof valleys or gutter linings where water flow is heavier, Code 5 is often used for its extra durability. Using the correct grade of rolled lead sheet ensures your roof remains watertight for decades rather than just a few years.