Lead is the most durable roofing material available — properly installed it outlasts the building. We repair and replace lead flat roofs, bay tops, dormers, valleys and flashings across Aldershot using Code 4 and Code 5 milled lead sheet.
We cover all Aldershot postcodes (GU11) and the surrounding area. Free written quotes, no call-out fee, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
New lead flat roofs for bay tops, dormers, extensions and porches. Code 4 lead with proper drip edges, welted seams and expansion joints specified for Hampshire's climate.
Step, soaker, apron and saddle flashings around chimneys, dormers, walls and skylights. Failed flashings are the most common cause of leaks on Aldershot's period housing.
Valley replacement in Code 4 or Code 5 lead. We strip failed lead or mortar valleys and install new lead to the correct specification for pitch and exposure.
Splits, lifting edges and failed joints. Many lead defects can be repaired rather than replaced if caught early — saving significant cost.
Lead is ubiquitous on Aldershot's older housing stock. Nail sickness on 1970s concrete tile estates. Welsh slate matching required on Victorian garrison terraces in the town centre. Lead valley failures on woodland-backed properties. The thermal cycling on Aldershot properties means expansion provision is critical — we always specify the correct sheet dimensions and bay widths.
Aldershot sits on a low sandy plain with woodland to the south. Properties backing onto Aldershot Park and the military land face high leaf fall volume causing valley and gutter blockages every autumn.
Nail sickness on 1970s concrete tile estates. Welsh slate matching required on Victorian garrison terraces in the town centre. Lead valley failures on woodland-backed properties.
We cover Aldershot (GU11) and surrounding areas including Ash, Farnham, Farnborough. Same-day response available Monday to Saturday. Emergency call-outs 24/7.
All lead roofing work in Aldershot comes with a free written quote before we start. No call-out fee, no obligation. Call 0125 244 7622 to book.
| Job Type | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney flashing repair/replace | £200–£600 | Step and apron, Code 4 |
| Bay top lead (small) | £600–£1,200 | Code 4 lead, new deck if needed |
| Bay top lead (large) | £1,000–£2,000 | Code 5, welted seams |
| Valley lead (per metre) | £150–£300/m | Strip and relay |
All prices include materials and labour. Written quote provided before any work starts. Call 0125 244 7622 for a free assessment.
Aldershot's Victorian garrison terraces present some of the most specific roofing requirements in the area. Original Welsh slate on properties along Wellington Avenue and the surrounding streets requires matching natural slate for repairs — and lime mortar for all pointing work. Using cement mortar on these properties causes spalling brickwork within 10 years.
Lead roofing in Aldershot is long-term work that should last 60–100 years when done correctly. The two most common sources of premature failure we encounter are sheets fixed too rigidly without expansion provision, and incorrect mortar pointing at flashing upstands. Both are installation errors that our approach prevents as standard.
The diversity of housing eras in Aldershot — from 1870s garrison terraces to 1970s council stock in South Aldershot — means local knowledge is particularly important. What's right for one property type is wrong for another half a mile away.
Properties backing onto woodland near Aldershot Park face above-average leaf fall volume every autumn. Valley and gutter clearance is critical here — blocked valleys are the primary cause of roof leaks we attend in the Aldershot area each November and December.
"Bay top had been patched with mastic twice. These guys stripped it all back and laid it properly in Code 4 lead with welted seams. Should last 60 years."
"Lead at the chimney had failed. They relaid it properly — not just pointed over the top. Dry wall for the first time in years."
"Valley had been leaking into the loft. New lead valley laid correctly with correct bay widths. No more issues through a very wet winter."
Properly installed lead sheet typically lasts 60–100+ years. The most common cause of premature failure is incorrect installation — sheets fixed without room for thermal expansion. A correctly installed lead bay top in Aldershot should outlast the building.
Often yes. Small splits, lifting edges and failed joints can frequently be repaired. We assess whether repair or replacement is better long-term value and give you an honest recommendation.
Code 4 (1.8mm) is the minimum for most residential flat roofs. Code 5 is used for larger spans or more exposed positions. We always specify the appropriate code in our written quote.
Fatigue cracking occurs when lead is worked too hard by repeated thermal cycling — expanding in heat, contracting in cold. This is most common when sheets are fixed too rigidly or sized too large for the bay. Correct installation with proper expansion joints prevents it.
Local roofers. No call-out fee. Written quote before we start. 10-year guarantee on all work.
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