07933 167921lansdelljake@gmail.com 26 Saint Matthews Court, Ashford TW15 2EDOpen 24/7 Services - Pitched Roofing - Flat Roofing (EPDM) - Slate Roofing - Leadwork - Roof Carpentry & Framework - Fascias, Soffits & Guttering - Roof Repairs - Roof Cleaning - Exterior Building Areas - Roofers in Essex - Roofers in Chingford - Roofers in Chelmsford - Roofers in Romford - Roofers in Springfield - Roofers in Brentwood - Roofers in Hornchurch - Roofers in Woodford - Roofers in Great Baddow - Roofers in North & West London Our Work About Reviews Contact 07933 167921Get a Fixed-Price Quote Home / Services / Leadwork # Specialist Leadwork& Chimney Work in EssexFlashings, Gullies & Lead Welding Most roof leaks start at the joins. We weld, dress and flash lead so the junctions around chimneys, walls and gullies stay watertight. Get a Free Fixed-Price Quote 07933 167921 5.0 from 44+ Google reviews · 25 years' experience · Nothing to pay until it's done 25 yrs Trade experience 0% Deposit; pay on completion 25-year Warranty on new pitched & EPDM roofs £1m Public liability cover 24/7 Open for emergencies The service ## Why leadwork matters Lead is used wherever a roof meets something else: a chimney, a wall, a dormer, a valley or a gutter. It's shaped by hand to direct water away from the gaps that tiles and slates can't cover. When lead splits, lifts or was badly fitted in the first place, water goes straight into the structure. Crown Roofing carries out specialist lead welding, lead dressing, flashings and boxed gullies, along with parapet wall details and London roof configurations. We also handle chimney work, including complete chimney breast and stack removal (internal and external) and fitting vented chimney cowls and caps. Every job comes with a written guarantee certificate, and you'll see photos of the existing lead before we start. ### Who this is for - Leaks around chimneys, dormers or where an extension meets the house - Split, lifted or missing flashings - London roofs with boxed gutters and parapet walls - Unused chimneys that need capping, venting or removing Warning signs ## What failed leadwork costs you Leadwork leaks are often misdiagnosed as tile problems. Water can run a long way inside before it shows, so the real damage is usually bigger than the stain. ### Hidden timber rot Water entering at a flashing soaks rafters and wall plates unseen, weakening the structure. ### Damp chimney breasts Failed chimney flashings let water into brickwork, causing damp patches on internal walls. ### Overflowing gullies Blocked or split boxed gullies on London roofs can overflow straight into the house. ### Repeated callbacks Mastic and sealant 'fixes' fail within a season, and you pay again. ### Common mistakes homeowners make - Sealing over split lead with mastic instead of replacing it - Using lead lengths that are too long, causing splitting from expansion - Ignoring unused chimneys that let in rain and damp - Re-tiling a roof but keeping old, failed flashings Our Process ## Five clear steps, one fixed price. - STEP 1 ### Free survey & inspection We come out, inspect the roof properly and take before-photos and video so you can see exactly what we see. There is no call-out fee. - STEP 2 ### Diagnosis & fixed written quote We explain the cause in plain English, recommend what actually needs doing, and put a fixed price in writing. That price will not change for the agreed schedule of work. - STEP 3 ### Scaffold & work carried out Scaffolding goes up before any work begins. Jake's permanent four-man team, with experienced site specialists where needed, carry out the work and send progress videos throughout. - STEP 4 ### Checks & clean-up Every detail is checked before we come down. The site is cleared and tidied, including any debris on your neighbours' side, and the scaffold is dismantled straight after completion. - STEP 5 ### Completion, guarantee & payment You receive a written guarantee certificate for the work. Only then, on the day the job is complete, is payment due. Nothing is taken upfront. What you get ## Why choose Crown for leadwork ### Specialist skill Lead welding and dressing done by an experienced team, not left to a general labourer. ### Fixed at the source We trace where water is actually getting in, not just where it shows. ### One team for the whole roof Leadwork, tiling, slate and carpentry handled together so every junction is done right. ### Written guarantee A guarantee certificate is issued on completion for all work. ### Fixed price, 0% deposit No surprises on the bill and nothing to pay until the job is complete. ### Open 24/7 Emergency call-outs available when a leak can't wait. More detail ## Leadwork and chimney services in detail ### Lead flashings Flashings seal the join between a roof and a vertical surface. We fit stepped and cover flashings around chimneys, abutment walls, dormers and extensions, dressed by hand to the shape of the roof. ### Lead welding and specialist dressing Some details, including complex corners, gutters and bespoke shapes, are best formed by lead welding, creating a continuous, joint-free piece. This is specialist work that many roofers don't offer. ### Boxed gullies, parapet walls and London roofs London roofs often hide a central valley or boxed gutter behind parapet walls. These need properly formed lead linings with the right falls so water drains rather than pools. - Boxed gullies and valley gutters - Parapet wall cappings and details - Butterfly / London roof configurations - Outlets and rainwater connections ### Chimney work We carry out complete chimney breast and stack removal, both internally and externally, and fit vented chimney cowls and caps to unused flues. Capping with ventilation keeps rain and birds out while letting the flue breathe, reducing damp. ### How our terms protect you Most roofing complaints come down to three things: prices that rise once work starts, deposits paid for work that never gets finished, and not knowing what was actually done. Our terms are built to remove all three. Fixed written price. After your free survey you receive a written quote for the agreed schedule of work. That figure will not change. If we find something unexpected once work is underway, we show you photo or video evidence and you choose whether to add it as an optional extra. Nothing is added without your say-so. 0% deposit. We don't take money upfront. Full payment is due on the day the project is completed, so the risk sits with us, not you. Evidence at every stage. You get before-photos and videos ahead of any work, and progress videos throughout. You'll see what's under your tiles, what we've replaced and how it was finished, even if you're at work all day. Written guarantee. Every job ends with a written guarantee certificate, and new pitched roofs and EPDM flat roofs carry a 25-year warranty. We're also covered by £1,000,000 public liability insurance. Scaffold only as long as needed. Where scaffolding is required, it goes up before work begins and comes down straight after completion, so it isn't left standing outside your home for weeks. ### Areas we cover for leadwork We carry out leadwork across Essex, Chingford, Chelmsford, Romford, Springfield, Brentwood, Hornchurch, Woodford, Great Baddow and North & West London. See all areas we cover. ### Related services - Slate Roofing - Roof Carpentry & Framework - Roof Repairs - Back to homepage Common questions ## Leadwork FAQs How do I know if my leak is from the leadwork?+Leaks near chimneys, walls, dormers or valleys are often lead-related. We inspect and send you photos and video so you can see the cause before agreeing any work. Do you remove chimney stacks and breasts?+Yes. We carry out complete chimney breast and stack removal, internally and externally. Can you cap an unused chimney?+Yes. We fit vented chimney cowls and caps that keep rain out while letting the flue ventilate. How long does leadwork take?+Most flashing and gully jobs are completed in one or two days. We'll confirm timescales at your free survey. Is there a minimum charge?+There's no call-out fee. A minimum job charge applies to smaller repairs. Do you do leadwork in London?+Yes, including London roofs with boxed gutters and parapet walls in North and West London, as well as across Essex. Do I need to pay a deposit?+No. We take 0% upfront. Full payment is due on the day the work is completed, so you are never paying for work that hasn't happened yet. Are you insured?+Yes. Crown Roofing & Building Services carries public liability insurance up to £1,000,000. Do you take emergency call-outs?+Yes. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for enquiries and emergency call-outs. Call 07933 167921 and you will speak to the team directly. What customers say ## Rated 5.0 from 44+ Google reviews "Upon meeting Jake, both my mum and I knew we were in safe hands… They clean up as they go, they will clean up your neighbour's area too. The joy of having a roof in one day, utterly impressive. Nothing upfront! The work is guaranteed with a certificate."Bella · TrustATrader"Our flat extension roof was 22 years old and leaking badly. They got it all done in 1 day with new boards and rubber coating. They also cleared all the moss and the gutters. Left it all tidy."Simon Thompson · Google"My guttering, fascia and soffits needed replacing as the wood had begun to rot. I called on Tuesday and they had sorted it by Wednesday. Kept us informed throughout."Minar Miah · Google Open 24/7 · No deposit ## Get your roof sorted, and pay only when it's done. Free survey, a written fixed price, and a 25-year warranty on new pitched and EPDM flat roofs. Get a Fixed-Price QuoteCall 07933 167921 25 years of trade experience. Fixed prices, 0% deposit and written guarantees on every job. Follow us on Facebook Contact - 07933 167921 - lansdelljake@gmail.com - 26 Saint Matthews Court, Ashford TW15 2ED - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Areas we cover Essex · Chingford · Chelmsford · Romford · Springfield · Brentwood · Hornchurch · Woodford · Great Baddow · North & West London Roofing ServicesAbout Crown RoofingRoofing ReviewsRoofing Service AreasRoofing ProjectsLeave a review © 2026 Crown Roofing & Building Services. Insured up to £1,000,000 public liability. · Privacy Policy · Terms & Conditions · Cookie Policy · Cookie settings Call NowFree Quote