Leadwork in Highworth, Swindon

Most modern roofing materials are great, but they can’t touch lead when it comes to longevity. A well-installed lead roof or gutter can easily last 100 years. Compare that to felt or plastic, and you’ll see why it’s still the gold standard for waterproofing. It’s also incredibly malleable, meaning we can boss it into shape around almost any architectural feature. Whether you’ve got a Victorian terrace near Swindon town centre or a newer build in Highworth, using the right 'Code' of lead is vital. We typically use Code 4 for standard flashings, but for those bigger flat roofs or box gutters, we’ll move up to a heavy-duty Code 7 or 8 to ensure it stands the test of time.

Chimneys are the most common source of leaks we see. Usually, it’s because the old lead has cracked or the mortar in the 'step flashing' has crumbled away. Our team are experts in 'bossing' (that's the traditional method of shaping lead by hand) and 'lead burning' (a specialist welding technique) to create a seamless, watertight seal. We also apply patination oil to every job we finish. It’s a small detail, but it stops that white powdery staining you often see on new lead and keeps the metal looking smart for decades. If your chimney is looking a bit worse for wear, let us take a look before the next big storm hits.

If your roof has two slopes meeting at an internal 'V', that’s a valley gutter, and it funnels a massive amount of water during a typical Wiltshire downpour. If the lead lining in that valley is split, you're going to know about it pretty quickly. We also see a lot of dormer windows in Highworth that require lead cladding to keep the weather out. It’s not just about the functionality, though—good leadwork looks fantastic and adds real character to a property. We treat every job with the same care, whether we're fixing a tiny lead soaker or replacing a complete lead roof on a heritage building.

Being based locally means we're never far away when you need an honest opinion. From the historic streets of Highworth to the surrounding 25-mile radius, we’ve built our reputation on reliable service and fair pricing. We won’t tell you that you need a whole new roof if a simple repair to your leadwork will do the trick. We're fully insured and provide insurance-backed guarantees on all our work, so you can have total peace of mind. Most homeowners tell us they appreciate our tidy way of working—we always clear up after ourselves and leave your property exactly as we found it.