Leadwork & Flashing Repairs in Central Scotland & Fife

Where two parts of a roof meet, the lead is what keeps the water out, and a failed joint is a very common source of leaks. A prompt lead flashing repair around a chimney, wall or valley stops water tracking into the roof and the rooms below. Scotland Roof Repair Co. carries out leadwork and flashing repairs for homeowners and landlords across Central Scotland & Fife, from Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa to Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.

What we do

Flashing is the lead that seals the junctions on your roof: around chimneys, along abutment walls, in valleys and against dormers and skylights. Over time the lead can split, lift, slip or corrode, and the mortar holding it can wash out. We replace tired or damaged flashing, re-dress and re-fix lead that has come loose, and re-point the joints so the seal is sound again. Because we are roof repair specialists, we treat the flashing as part of the wider roof and check the surrounding tiles and mortar at the same time. Every repair is fully insured and covered by our 10-year written guarantee.

Signs you may need lead flashing repair

Leaks that appear near a chimney, a party wall or a valley are a classic sign of failed flashing. Look for lead that has lifted at the edges, cracked or split sections, dark streaks of corrosion, or mortar that has fallen out of the joint. Because these junctions take the brunt of driving rain, they are often the first part of a roof to give way.

Common leadwork and flashing repairs we carry out include:

• Renewing failed or split lead flashing around chimneys and stacks
• Repairing and re-lining valley gutters between roof slopes
• Re-flashing abutment walls, dormers and parapets
• Sealing around skylights, roof windows and soil pipes
• Re-dressing and re-fixing lifted or slipped lead
• Re-pointing and re-bedding the joints that hold the flashing
• Replacing undersized or poorly fitted flashing from previous work

What affects the cost

We quote every job individually because no two roofs are the same. The cost of a lead flashing repair depends on the length and location of the flashing, the amount of lead needed, the condition of the surrounding mortar and tiles, and how safely we can reach the work. A short section of flashing on a low roof is a smaller job than re-lining a full valley on a steep one. We always look first, then give you a clear price up front with no obligation.

Failed flashing rarely fixes itself, and the longer it is left the further the water travels. If you have a leak near a chimney, wall or valley, we will find the weak point and seal it properly. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote and honest advice on what your roof needs.