Lead Roofing Specialists in Mochdre
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 Mochdre and surrounding Conwy villages. Free surveys, written quotes, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
About Mochdre Properties
Post-war residential suburb. Predominantly 1950s-80s semi-detached and detached. Concrete interlocking and plain tile roofs. Mochdre Lane, Bromfield Road, Mynydd Road.
Valley position between Colwyn Bay and Mynydd Marian. More shelter from sea than coastal towns but higher valley humidity. South-westerly wind funnelling from Mynydd Marian.
Why Mochdre Specifically Matters for Lead Roofing
Mochdre's valley position moderates the salt air exposure compared to coastal Colwyn Bay, which means lead flashings here have a longer natural lifespan than on the seafront. However, the higher valley humidity means the mortar joints around flashings stay damp for extended periods, which accelerates mortar erosion at the flashing/masonry interface. We use NHL lime mortar on all Mochdre flashing pointing.
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.