Lead flashing needed for sloping roof - roofer or builder?

lil_miss_17

Hi,

We have a tiny sloping roof section over the kitchen and have been told by a surveyor that there is no lead flashing, which is leading to damp in the upstairs bedroom (where the top of the roof is) and a leak in the kitchen extension (where the roof finishes).. The surveyor said that we need a builder........but surely we need a roofer? Can anyone advise?

Thanks:beer:

Kiran

Putting on a new flashing isn't going to be a difficult job for either trade. Depending on the size of the roof, you might be better off getting a one man band to come in and sort it. Im not sure if a roofing firm would actually be interested in coming out to just add a flashing.

If in doubt though, call a couple of builders and a couple of roofing firms, tell them what you need over the phone so you don't get any time wasters who aren't interested, and get them to come and have a look.

Sailor_Sam

I' ve built a couple of small porches with pitched roofs, that join onto the house. The first at the back of the house, where i had a practice and learned how to do it, the following year, when i was a 'qualified expert' builder, i did the one at the front.
The first one, i used a strip of heavy duty roofing felt and chiseled the mortar from between the bricks to embed it into the wall. This has been fine, but you need to be careful as the felt curves you don't crack it.
At the front, where it was on show to the world, i wanted it to look better. What i got from the builders was a roll of tape.
I forget what it's called, flashing tape. It comes in rolls from about 6" to about 15" wide. This was'nt cheap so get the shortest roll they have, but you'll need the widest. This was easy to shape and once weathered you could not tell the difference to lead.

ormus

you get what you pay for. real lead flashing will last decades, but is expensive.
flashing tape is cheap and cheerful and easy to use. but wont last as long as lead.

Inactive

ormus wrote: »

you get what you pay for. real lead flashing will last decades, but is expensive.
flashing tape is cheap and cheerful and easy to use. but wont last as long as lead.

Correct, tape = 10 years maximum, lead will last for ever.

lagi

I would look for a roofer that specializes in tiling. Tiling roofers will use lead a lot more regularly than flat roofers or builders.

Canucklehead

lil_miss_17 wrote: »

Hi,

We have a tiny sloping roof section over the kitchen and have been told by a surveyor that there is no lead flashing, which is leading to damp in the upstairs bedroom (where the top of the roof is) and a leak in the kitchen extension (where the roof finishes).. The surveyor said that we need a builder........but surely we need a roofer? Can anyone advise?

Thanks:beer:

Hi

How about a plumber?
Or you could lash it up with the aforementioned Flashband.

Corgi Guy.

lil_miss_17

Thanks guys......we're not planning on being in the property for more than 5 years as it's a bit of a project so if it only lasts 10 years it won't be our problem and money is a bit of an issue at the moment!

Where can I get this Flashing tape? Wickes? B&Q?

Inactive

Yes to Wickes.

latecomer

and the likes of screwfix etc too.

debbie42

Just don't use Duck Tape, unlike a previous owner of a house I know of! :rolleyes: