Lead flashings, valleys, parapet gutters and flat lead roofing for Wilmslow's Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s properties. We work to correct code weights and bay lengths — not the shortcuts that fail within a decade.
Lead roofing in Wilmslow covers valley re-lining, chimney flashings, dormer cheeks and parapet gutters in Code 4 and Code 5 lead, from £400. We fit correct bay lengths and apply patination oil as standard, backed by a 10-year guarantee. Free scaffold survey, no call-out fee. Call 01625 402977.
Lead work pricing: chimney flashings £350–£650 · valley re-lining £400–£900 · flat lead roofing from £80/m². Free survey.
Step flashings, soakers, back gutters and aprons cut and dressed in Code 4. We remove surrounding tiles, renew the full lead set and re-bed correctly — no mastic shortcuts.
Get a quote →Valley re-lining in Code 5 with correct bay lengths and thermal expansion clips. Wilmslow's complex 1930s roof forms often have three or four valley junctions — we survey all of them before quoting.
Get a quote →Code 6 flat lead roofing for porches, dormers, bay tops and parapet gutters. Correct bay sizes prevent the buckling and splitting that shortens cheaper lead installations.
Get a quote →Box gutters and parapet gutters re-lined in Code 5 or Code 6. A common failure point on Wilmslow's late-Victorian and Edwardian properties — when these go, water runs straight into the wall cavity.
Get a quote →Where a roof meets a wall — on dormer cheeks, extensions and party walls. Step-and-cover flashing in Code 4, correctly soaked into each tile course and turned into the masonry.
Get a quote →Pre-purchase or pre-sale lead survey for Wilmslow period properties. Written report covering condition, code weights, bay lengths and expected remaining service life.
Book survey →Free quotes — no call-out fee — same-day emergency cover
"Full valley re-lining on a 1905 detached. They stripped the old lead back to the tiles, checked the underlying boarding, and installed Code 5 in correct bays with proper clip fixings. The right way to do it."
"Chimney had failed step flashings on three sides. They removed the surrounding tiles, re-cut and dressed Code 4 throughout. No mastic, no overlap tape. Proper lead work."
"Lead flat roof on the Victorian porch had been patching-repaired three times. They stripped it and replaced with Code 6 in correct bays. Should last another 50 years."
Re-leading a chimney in Wilmslow (step flashings and back gutter) typically costs £350–£650 depending on stack size and lead weight. Valley re-lining runs £400–£900. All work quoted after free survey.
Code 4 (1.80mm) for flashings and soakers. Code 5 (2.24mm) for valleys and back gutters. Code 6 (2.65mm) for flat lead roofing and parapet gutters. Using underweight lead is the most common cause of premature lead failure.
Correctly installed and correctly specified lead has a design life of 60–100 years. Most lead failures in Wilmslow are caused by underspecified code weight, fixings that prevent thermal movement, or bitumen-tape repairs that trap moisture.
Lead is the only roofing material that combines complete waterproofing, the flexibility to accommodate thermal movement, and a lifespan that matches the age of Wilmslow's Victorian and Edwardian building stock. There is no modern synthetic equivalent with the same service life.
Cracking or splitting along the lead, lead that has lifted from the surface, visible corrosion pitting, bitumen sealant patches over existing lead, or damp patches on interior walls below the flashing line.
Minor splits can be addressed. However, lead that is cracked through its full thickness, has been bitumen-patched previously, or is underweight should be replaced — the cost saving of repair over 10 years is rarely justified.
Yes. No modern synthetic alternative matches lead for thermal movement tolerance and service life on the complex roof forms of Wilmslow's Victorian and Edwardian properties.
We provide dedicated lead roofing services across these nearby towns and villages.
Wilmslow's lead roofing work divides clearly along housing era lines. On the Victorian and Edwardian properties in the town centre and Alderley Road corridor, original lead is now 100–130 years old — at or past its design life of 60–100 years depending on specification and maintenance history. The failure mode is thermal fatigue cracking at bay joints, not surface corrosion, which means the lead can look sound from the ground while having multiple hairline splits along the joint lines.
The 1930s detached stock in Fulshaw Park and Lacey Green was installed with Code 4 valley lead at build, now 85–90 years old. This lead is approaching end of design life. Pre-purchase and annual inspection surveys on Wilmslow 1930s properties consistently identify valley lead as the single highest-value maintenance item — not because it has already failed, but because it is within 5–15 years of failure depending on exposure and bay specification.
Loft conversion dormer cheeks on Wilmslow's post-war and 1990s housing stock represent the largest current lead workload we carry in the area. 1990s–2000s loft conversions were routinely installed with Code 3 lead in excessively long bay lengths. Code 3 lead at this specification has a design life of 15–20 years — these roofs are now presenting for re-leading in volume.
Code 3 (1.25mm) is too light for any valley or flashing application on a Wilmslow pitched roof. It was used as a cost-cutting measure in 20th century repair work and in 1990s loft conversions. We do not install Code 3 lead. Code 4 (1.80mm) is the standard minimum for valley and chimney flashing work on Wilmslow residential properties. Code 5 (2.24mm) is our specification for longer valleys, parapet gutters and any lead on a north-facing or heavily shaded exposure. Code 6 (2.65mm) is used for flat lead sections, parapet gutter linings and box gutters on Wilmslow's period properties.
| Job | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney flashing set (step, back, soakers) | £400–£800 | Code 4, correct bay lengths |
| Valley re-lining per valley | £500–£1,200 | Code 4 or 5, strip and re-lead |
| Dormer cheek re-leading | £600–£1,400 | Per cheek, Code 5, correct bays |
| Flat lead section (per m²) | £120–£200 | Code 5 or 6, full strip |
| Parapet gutter re-lining | £600–£2,000 | Length dependent, Code 5 |
| Abutment flashings (per run) | £200–£500 | Cut-in soaker method |
| Full lead survey (written report) | £150–£300 | With remaining service life estimate |
We cover all of Wilmslow and surrounding areas with no additional call-out fee. Surveys are free with a written quote provided within 48 hours. All quoted work is fixed price — no hidden extras and no discoveries mid-job that haven't been confirmed and agreed.
Our Wilmslow roofing knowledge covers: Code 4 and 5 specification for valley lead and dormer cheek re-leading. We carry the materials specific to Wilmslow's property types on every survey vehicle — not a generic response but one calibrated to the local housing stock.
To book a free survey call 01625 402977. We aim to visit within 3–5 working days. Emergency attendance is same day across our full coverage area.
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