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Lead is one of the most reliable and long-lasting materials used in roofing, and it plays a crucial role in keeping your home watertight. At Eagle Building & Roofing, we specialise in high-quality leadwork across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire – from flashing repairs and replacements to full lead installations on roofs, chimneys and valleys.
Good leadwork is essential for preventing leaks. When it’s installed properly, it provides decades of protection and handles the British weather far better than many modern alternatives. Whether your flashing is worn, cracked or starting to lift, we’ll repair or replace it with precision and care.
If you need lead flashing repaired or replaced, or want advice on leadwork for your roof, get in touch with Eagle Building & Roofing and we’ll be happy to help.
Flashing protects the joins between your roof and walls, chimneys, dormers or extensions. If it’s damaged or missing, leaks quickly follow. We replace and repair lead flashing to create a secure, watertight seal.
Valleys are a common place for leaks to develop. We install durable lead valleys that channel rainwater safely and handle heavy downpours without failing.
Some properties - especially older or character homes - use lead as a full roof covering. We install and repair lead roofing sections to preserve the look of the building while giving it long-term weather protection.
From lead soakers and step flashing to back trays and aprons, we handle all chimney leadwork to stop water getting in around the stack.
Lead is incredibly tough, flexible and weather-resistant, making it ideal for tricky areas where other materials often fail. It expands and contracts naturally with temperature changes, which helps prevent cracking and splitting. With proper installation, a lead roof or lead flashing can last several decades with minimal maintenance.
It also blends beautifully with both modern and traditional Cambridge properties, making it a great choice for repairs on older homes.
We have years of experience working with lead on homes across Cambridge, from period properties in the city centre to newer roofs in surrounding towns and villages. Our workmanship is precise, tidy and designed to protect your home long-term. We only use quality lead and tried-and-tested techniques, ensuring each job is completed to a high standard.
We cover Cambridge and all of the surrounding Cambridgeshire area, providing the same high standard of roofing work whether you are in the city centre or a surrounding town or village. Our roofers regularly work across Peterborough, Ely, Huntingdon, Wisbech, St Neots, March and the many villages in between.
Whether it’s a leaking roof, missing tiles, a failing flat roof or a guttering issue, we respond promptly, assess the problem honestly and carry out all work to a consistently high standard. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, give us a call and we will confirm quickly.
If you need a reliable roofer in Cambridgeshire, we’re here to help. Whether it’s a small repair, a leaking roof or a full replacement, our team will get back to you quickly with honest advice and a fair, detailed quote. Just fill in the form and we’ll be in touch shortly – or if you’d prefer to speak to someone now, you can call us anytime.
Here are some of the questions we’re often asked by homeowners across Cambridge – hopefully they help, but if not, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to assist.
A. Absolutely. If only part of the leadwork is failing, we can repair or replace individual sections without disturbing the rest of the roof.