Chimney flashing
Leadwork around chimney stacks where masonry meets the roof covering.
LEADWORK & FLASHING / LEEDS & WEST YORKSHIRE
Protect the places
where roofs meet.
Leadwork and flashing help keep vulnerable roof junctions weatherproof. When those details lift, split or deteriorate, water can find a route behind an otherwise serviceable roof.
COMMON FLASHING DETAILS
Weatherproofing matters most
at the junctions.
Flashing is used where different roof surfaces, walls, chimneys and other details meet. A failure at one of those points can allow rainwater behind the covering.
Wall abutments
Weatherproof details where a roof finishes against an external wall.
Valleys & junctions
Areas that collect and direct water between adjoining roof slopes.
Repairs & renewal
Local repair or replacement where existing lead or flashing has failed.
FROM LEAK TO REPAIR
Find the failed detail before replacing what still works.
- 01
Inspect the junction
Check the leadwork or flashing and the surrounding tiles, slate, masonry and roof details.
- 02
Agree the repair
Explain whether the detail can be repaired locally or needs a more complete replacement.
- 03
Restore the weatherproofing
Complete the agreed work and make sure the surrounding roof detail is left properly finished.
PART OF THE COMPLETE ROOF
Leadwork should work with the roof around it.
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LEADWORK & FLASHING / LEEDS
Repairs around chimneys, walls, valleys and vulnerable roof junctions.
Skylight carries out leadwork and flashing repairs across Leeds and West Yorkshire where failed weatherproof details are contributing to leaks or deterioration. Common areas include chimney stacks, wall abutments, roof junctions and valleys.
The repair depends on the condition of the existing detail and the roof around it. Some faults can be repaired locally, while badly deteriorated or incorrectly formed flashing may need to be replaced more fully.
Lead flashing repairs LeedsChimney flashingWall abutmentsRoof valleysLeaking roof junctionsLeadwork renewal
LEADWORK & FLASHING FAQ
Questions customers ask about leaking roof junctions.
Can damaged flashing cause a roof leak?
Yes. Flashing is designed to keep water out at vulnerable roof junctions. If it lifts, splits, deteriorates or no longer seals correctly, rainwater can get behind the surrounding roof covering.
Do you repair lead around chimney stacks?
Yes. Chimney flashing and the surrounding roof detail are part of Skylight’s chimney and roof repair work.
Does all old leadwork need replacing?
No. The right solution depends on the condition of the existing material and how the detail has failed. A local repair may be suitable in some cases; other areas may need renewal.
Can I send photographs of the flashing problem?
Yes. Use the quote form or WhatsApp to send useful photographs. They can help provide context before an on-site assessment is arranged.
LEAK AROUND A ROOF JUNCTION?
Show Skylight what is happening.
Call for an urgent roofing problem or send the property details and photographs through the secure quote form.