Lead Roofing Specialists in Conwy
Step flashings, back gutters, valleys, soakers and aprons in correct code-grade lead across North Wales. Salt air demands quality leadwork — we install to BS EN 12588 on every job. We cover Conwy and surrounding Conwy villages. Free surveys, written quotes, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
About Conwy Properties
Medieval and Victorian terraces within and adjacent to the walled town. Original Welsh slate. Victorian stock on Bangor Road and surrounding streets outside the walls.
Estuary location with morning mist and high humidity from the Conwy River. Conwy Mountain to the west creates micro-weather patterns. Conservation area restrictions on all visible materials.
Why Conwy Specifically Matters for Lead Roofing
Within Conwy conservation area, visible lead flashings must be installed to traditional standards — correct code for each application, properly dressed, and pointed with lime mortar rather than silicone or cement. We work regularly with Conwy County Borough Council's conservation officer to ensure leadwork meets heritage requirements on Grade II and locally listed properties.
Our Lead Roofing Process
Correct Code for Every Application
Code 4 for step flashings and soakers. Code 5 for back gutters and wide aprons. Code 6 for valleys and large gutter linings. We specify correctly — not all contractors do.
New Lead, Not Re-Dressed Old
Work-hardened lead that has been in place for decades will crack when re-dressed. New code-grade lead correctly installed outlasts any attempt to re-use old material.
Pointed with Lime, Not Silicone
Flashings in conservation areas and on period properties are pointed with NHL lime mortar. Silicone fails in 5–7 years. Lime mortar, correctly mixed, outlasts the lead.