Leadwork contractors in Edinburgh
Traditional roof leadwork for Edinburgh’s listed buildings, tenements, commercial properties and heritage restoration projects.
Lead details designed around the roof, masonry and exposure
Lead valleys, gutters, flashings, soakers and chimney weatherings protect the junctions most vulnerable to water entry. Failure can result from fatigue, restricted thermal movement, inadequate falls, unsuitable bay sizes or defects in the supporting roof construction. Restorex assesses the surrounding slate, stone and timber before defining a repair.
Work may include targeted repairs or complete renewal, depending on the condition and detailing of the existing lead. New material is selected and formed for the location, with laps, fixings, joints and movement provision developed in accordance with the agreed specification and relevant lead-sheet guidance.
Restorex coordinates leadwork with slating, chimney masonry, skew details, rooflights and joinery. This multi-trade approach is valuable on traditional roofs because replacing one component without addressing adjoining defects can leave the original route of water entry unresolved.
Typical work
- Lead valleys and gutters
- Chimney flashings and weatherings
- Soakers and abutment details
- Lead bays and flat roof areas
- Local repair and complete renewal
- Coordination with slate, stone and timber
Norton Park Business & Conference Centre
A full strip and reslate of approximately 1,300m² using Burlington slate, with associated leadwork, elevation maintenance and renewal of around 40 leaded windows.
Read the full case study →Leadwork contractors in Edinburgh FAQs
Do you repair leaking lead valleys in Edinburgh?
Yes. The lead and its supporting construction are assessed to determine whether a local repair or complete renewal is appropriate.
Can leadwork be included in a slate reroof?
Yes. Coordinating both packages gives better control at valleys, chimneys, abutments and other vulnerable junctions.
Do you work on listed and traditional buildings?
Yes. Restorex undertakes conservation-led leadwork as part of roofing and wider restoration projects, subject to the required approvals and specification.
Need a clear restoration proposal?
Tell us about the building, the problem and your timescale. Restorex will advise on the appropriate next step.
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