Leadwork in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire

Most homeowners only really think about their roof when the rain starts making an unwanted appearance inside. Often, the culprit is the flashing around the chimney stack. These lead strips are designed to bridge the gap between your tiles and the brickwork, but after years of Cotswold frost and sun, they can split or pull away. We specialise in chimney repairs and step flashings—that classic staircase pattern you see on many local homes. By using traditional bossing techniques to shape the metal by hand, we ensure a snug, watertight fit that protects your rafters. We typically use high-quality Code 4 or Code 5 lead for these jobs, providing a level of durability that modern felt or plastic simply can't match. If your chimney is looking a bit weathered, we're happy to take a look and give you an honest appraisal.

The valleys of your roof—those internal 'V' shapes where two slopes meet—are essentially the motorways for rainwater. If the lead lining here is cracked or poorly installed, you're asking for trouble. Our Stroud roofing team uses professional lead welding (also known as lead burning) to create seamless, leak-proof joins in these critical areas. It's a specialist heritage skill that prevents water ingress even during the heaviest downpours. To keep your new leadwork looking smart, we always apply patination oil as standard. This prevents that unsightly white, powdery carbonate from staining your roof and helps the lead develop a beautiful, uniform grey colour that perfectly complements the local Gloucestershire stone. It’s these small technical details that make the difference between a quick fix and a 100-year solution.

Working on older properties in a place like Minchinhampton requires a delicate touch and a deep respect for traditional materials. As South West and Wales Roofing (trading as NTL Roofing), we bring over a decade of hands-on experience to every project. We're fully insured and all our work comes with an insurance-backed guarantee, so you know your property is in safe hands. We cover a 25-mile radius around Minchinhampton, providing a full suite of services including traditional leadwork, roof repairs, and even drone roof surveys for those hard-to-reach areas. We're a friendly, local company dedicated to honest advice and transparent pricing. Most homeowners we speak to appreciate that we don't use pushy sales tactics; we just provide quality workmanship that speaks for itself.

If you're worried about a potential leak or you're starting a renovation project, why not let the experts take a look? We offer completely free, no-obligation site surveys throughout Minchinhampton, Stroud, and the surrounding villages. We'll get up on the roof, assess the state of your lead roofing and flashings, and provide you with a clear, straightforward quote. Whether it's a minor repair to a lead flashing or a major heritage roofing installation, we treat every job with the same level of care and attention. Don't wait for the damp to set in and cause expensive damage to your timbers—call the NTL Roofing team today on 0117 428 9043 to chat about your roof or schedule a visit from your local specialists.