Specialist lead flashings, valleys and chimney work. Lead Sheet Association standards. Covering all PO14 postcodes including Fareham, Portchester, Stubbington.
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Leadwork Fareham
Leadwork in Fareham, Hampshire
Fareham town centre has a substantial Victorian and Edwardian core around West Street and High Street, with terraced housing in the streets behind the town. The majority of the borough is 1960s to 1980s suburban development — large estates at Catisfield, Stubbington and Park Gate with predominantly concrete interlocking tile roofs now 40 to 60 years old. Portchester has older stock again including properties near the Castle.
Our leadwork service covers all of PO14 — free surveys, honest assessments and no call-out fees. Call 0238 184 9628 for same-week availability across Fareham.
Lead flashing failures in Fareham concentrate around three specific conditions: thermal movement cracking where flashing has been fixed too tightly, failed mortar pointing that secures step flashings to the brick course, and in coastal-influenced areas like Fareham, accelerated oxidation of the lead surface in salt air. The result in all three cases is the same — a pathway for water to enter the junction between roof and wall. We address the root cause rather than applying mastic over the symptom.
Correct Lead Specification for Fareham
The correct lead code depends on the application. Code 4 for step flashings and soakers at chimney stacks and abutments. Code 5 for back gutter flashings, valley linings and bay roof work. Code 6 and above for parapet gutters and flat roof sections. We specify correctly for each application — using undersized lead in a high-rainfall environment like Fareham is a false economy that leads to early failure.
Lead Maintenance in Fareham's Climate
In Fareham's Portsmouth Harbour exposure — salt air affects properties within 2 to 3 miles of the waterfront, exposed lead surfaces benefit from periodic patination oil treatment — particularly on south and west-facing sections. Patination oil maintains the protective oxide layer that develops on lead surfaces, suppressing the white lead carbonate staining that appears when the oxide layer is disrupted. It is not a structural treatment but extends the service life of flashings on exposed positions.
Customer Reviews
What Fareham Homeowners Say
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"Lead valley on our Fareham property had failed — water was coming in at the junction. Replaced properly in the correct code. Clean, correct work done by someone who knows what they are doing."
Professor A. · Fareham
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"Chimney flashing was mastic over the original lead — a previous roofer's bodge. They removed the mastic, stripped and relaid in proper dressed lead. The difference in quality was obvious."
Sandra M. · Fareham, Hampshire
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"Bay roof lead had split at the drip edge. Relaid correctly with new upstand. Clean work, correct specification, sensible price."
Anthony D. · Catisfield estate area, Fareham
Lead Flashing Failure in Fareham
Lead flashings in Fareham fail through three primary mechanisms: thermal movement cracking where flashing is fixed too tightly without movement provision, failed mortar pointing that secures step flashings to the brick course, and in Portsmouth Harbour exposure — salt air affects properties within 2 to 3 miles of the waterfront, accelerated oxidation of the lead surface. On waterfront and exposed properties, the higher salt concentration in Fareham accelerates surface deterioration faster than inland equivalents. We identify the failure mode during inspection and address the cause rather than patching the symptom with mastic.
Correct Lead Specification for Fareham
Lead code specification is critical to longevity. Code 4 for step flashings and soakers. Code 5 for back gutters, valleys and bay roofs. Code 6 and above for parapet gutters and flat roof sections. We specify the correct code for each application — using undersized lead on a Fareham property exposed to Portsmouth Harbour exposure — salt air affects properties within 2 to 3 miles of the waterfront leads to early failure and repeat calls. All leadwork is carried out to Lead Sheet Association standards.
Why We Never Use Mastic in Fareham
Mastic sealant applied over failed lead flashings is a temporary patch that lasts 2 to 3 years before failing again. Correctly dressed and fixed lead lasts 50 to 80 years. On any Fareham property we work on, mastic is not used as a substitute for correct lead work. Where we find previous mastic applications, we strip them out and execute the junction correctly in properly dressed lead.
Honest advice
Leadwork in Fareham: Do You Need It?
Lead weatherproofs the junctions where a roof is most vulnerable — valleys, chimneys, abutments and bay tops. Failed lead is behind many Fareham leaks.
Staining on a ceiling directly below a valley or abutment
White carbonate staining running down brickwork below the lead
Lead flashing that has crept out of its mortar chase
Cracked, split or slipped lead flashing visible from the ground
A leak that appears near a chimney, valley or where roof meets wall
When it is not the answer: A sound lead flashing that has simply lifted can often be re-dressed rather than renewed — we will not replace lead that has life left in it Read the full guide.
Correctly dressed lead at the chimney: stepped flashing, apron and back gutter in the right code.The process
What to Expect: Leadwork in Fareham
Free survey
We inspect the roof and the void from inside the loft, identify the fault and its cause, and check what is developing next on your Fareham property.
Written itemised quote
You get a clear written quote with any access or scaffold costs shown separately — no call-out fee, no obligation, no vague lump sum.
Scheduling
We book a convenient time, with same-day attendance for genuine emergencies across Fareham.
The work
We remove the tired lead and dress in fresh, correctly-coded lead at the right bay lengths, following Lead Sheet Association detail for a lasting junction.
Cleanup & sign-off
We clear all debris, show you the finished work, and hand over the workmanship guarantee.
Timescales
Job Durations at a Glance
Job
Typical duration
Re-dress lifted flashing
2–4 hours
Chimney flashing renewal
Half to 1 day
Lead valley replacement
1–2 days
Bay roof or abutment leadwork
1–2 days
On Fareham jobs we allow for the weather off the coast; any opened-up area is made watertight before we leave each day.
Access
Getting Safely onto Fareham Roofs
Leadwork at valleys and chimneys usually needs scaffold for safe access, itemised in the quote. Scaffold is specified for: chimney, valley and abutment leadwork above single-storey - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Fareham’s older centre and creekside streets have tight access; scaffold permits run through Fareham Borough Council. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Fareham Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like West Street, High Street, the older lanes off the quay where space is tight.
Pricing
Leadwork Prices in Fareham
Job
Typical range
Notes
Re-dress lifted flashing
£150–£350
Per detail
Chimney flashing renewal
£350–£750
Per stack
Lead valley replacement
£600–£1,400
Per valley
Bay / abutment leadwork
£500–£1,200
Scope dependent
Code-8 lead per detail
Quoted
Sized to LSA detail
What moves the price
Lead code and length of the detail
Scaffold access at valley or chimney
Whether previous mortar bodges must be removed
Complexity — stepped flashing, back gutters
Matching existing patina where visible
Worked example: a new dressed-lead valley on a 1930s semi at a 1930s semi off Highlands Road in Fareham: around £850 including access.
No deposit on standard leadwork; payment on completion. Written itemised quote, VAT included where applicable.
Covering PO14, PO15, PO16 and surrounding postcodes.
Guarantee
The Guarantee in Plain Terms
Leadwork is guaranteed for 10 years; correctly sized and dressed lead to LSA detail lasts far longer.
Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.
The workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years in writing across Fareham, with manufacturer material warranties on top of that.
“The Lead Sheet Association specifies maximum bay lengths for each lead code to prevent thermal-movement fatigue cracking — the single most common cause of failed leadwork on older Southampton roofs.”— Lead Sheet Association (LSA)
Good to know
Disruption, Mess & Weather
Localised, external work — minimal noise and little waste — with no need to be home. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Leadwork runs year-round; the junction is made watertight before we leave each day. Fareham sits at the head of its own creek off Portsmouth Harbour, with salt exposure similar to the Solent shore.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We cover Fareham and all PO14 postcodes for leadwork. Free no-obligation quotes on all work. Call 0238 184 9628.
Costs vary by property size and scope. We provide free no-obligation quotes across Fareham — call 0238 184 9628 or request a quote online.
No call-out fee for any roofing work in Fareham or PO14.
Yes. 24/7 emergency call-outs across Fareham. We aim for same-day attendance. No call-out fee.
Chimney step flashing replacement in Fareham: £250 to £600. Back gutter: £200 to £450. Lead valley replacement per valley: £400 to £1,000. Dormer flashing: £300 to £700. Free no-obligation quotes on all leadwork.
In some cases yes — where the lead itself is sound but the pointing or fixing has failed, re-securing and repointing is appropriate. Where the lead has split, cracked or is significantly undersized, replacement is the correct approach. We assess and advise during the free inspection.
Correctly installed lead flashing lasts 50 to 80 years. The main factors affecting longevity are the lead code used, the quality of the dressing and the fixing detail. Lead work done correctly the first time does not need revisiting for a generation.
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