Lead Roofing Specialists in Rhos-on-Sea
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 Rhos-on-Sea and surrounding Conwy villages. Free surveys, written quotes, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
About Rhos-on-Sea Properties
Edwardian and interwar seafront properties on Marine Drive and Colwyn Avenue. 1930s-50s semis inland. Many holiday and second homes along the seafront.
Direct Irish Sea exposure. Headland position means wind from multiple directions. Salt air more concentrated than sheltered bays.
Why Rhos-on-Sea Specifically Matters for Lead Roofing
Rhos-on-Sea's headland location means lead flashings here experience some of the most aggressive salt-air oxidation in our coverage area. We apply patination oil as standard on all new lead installed on properties within the first four streets of the seafront — this is essential, not optional, in this environment. Cheap or incorrectly treated lead in Rhos can fail in 10-15 years rather than the 40-60 years achievable with correct specification.
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.