Finished lead capping and roof junctions on a London property

NHRBS / London

Lead Roof Replacement, Repair and Installation by London Roofing Company

Roofing, explained

Cost-effective quality lead roof replacement and installation to fortify your roof and save you money in the long term

Our roofing company is based in Central London and is well-placed to meet your lead roofing requirements.

Thanks to its incredible durability and resilience, lead is one of the oldest yet most widely used roofing materials. It can last many decades and has been found on historical buildings from centuries past. Lead’s durability is partly due to how it resists corrosion from pollution and sunlight, meaning it’s a good choice for roofs in Central London.

Lead roofing’s other major advantage is its flexibility, which allows it to expand and contract in variable weather conditions. This also means it’s ideal for buildings with unusually shaped roofs. Lead is also one of the most recycled metals in the world making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly resource.

Leadwork / Built details

Formed to protect every junction.

Lead parapet capping fitted beside a slate roof
01Lead capping protects the exposed parapet beside the slate covering.
Welded lead apron and stepped flashing where roof tiles meet a wall
02A welded apron and stepped flashing seal the point where the tiles meet the wall.
Stepped lead flashing formed around a brick chimney
03Stepped lead flashing is formed closely around the chimney and tile courses.

On site / Soundless film

NHRBS / London

NHRBS / London

Today, lead roofing is predominantly used for smaller components such as roof flashings or to protect more vulnerable parts of the roof. See our video below for an example of our quality lead craftsmanship.

Our roofers are expertly trained in handling all kinds of material, including lead, so there is no need to be concerned about the safety aspect of this metal, despite its historical reputation as being poisonous.

Given its durability, flexibility, and sustainability, lead is a low maintenance, aesthetically-pleasing roof material that is a good choice for your roof. Please get in touch with us if you have questions and would like to include lead roofing in your roof replacement.

Roofing, explained

What if I need to repair or install a lead roof?

As mentioned above, lead roofing can last for a very long time, meaning that a lot of upkeep shouldn’t be required. However, if you require maintenance or wish to install a completely new lead roof, we possess the right credentials to carry out a professional job, ensuring quality is always maintained.

On site / Soundless film

NHRBS / London

NHRBS / London

We work in the highest standards and all new roofs come with 10 year insured guarantee, which means you are covered even if we cease trading. Whether you’re looking for a flat roof repair or a new installation, just enter your details in our contact us page and one of our roofing technicians will assess your roofing needs.

Roofing, explained

Lead roofing: a service life measured in decades

Properly installed lead roofing routinely lasts for decades — in many cases a century or more — because lead resists corrosion from pollution and sunlight and works with the building's natural movement. That longevity, combined with very low maintenance, makes lead one of the most cost-effective roofing materials over the full life of a roof, even though the material itself carries a higher initial price.

From the people beneath our roofs

The work speaks.So do they.

4.8 average Google rating

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No hidden extras or nasty surprises

We’ve just had to replace the roof on our four-storey block of flats. N.H.R.B.S. made the work straightforward and hassle-free. Mark gave me straight, honest advice from the outset.

Andrew Miller / Google review

02

Completed, on time

All the roofing work undertaken was satisfactorily completed, on time and within budget on all occasions.

Drury Tea & Coffee / Google review

03

We are delighted

We have had his company do a significant amount of work and are delighted with both the quality and the sensitivity with which it was carried out.

GraceLife London / Google review

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36+ years of roofing experience across Central London.

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