Lead Flashing Above Bay Window

mwnci

We have a ground floor bay window on the front of our house which has lead flashing above it which is supposed to protect the wood around the top of the window. It is all split and clearly letting the water through. I don't think it can be patched up - probably needs to be replaced. The flashing goes up behind the rendering on the front of the house above the window.

My question is who would I get to do a job like this and how much can I expect to pay?
Should I contact a window fitter/builder/other?

Thanks
Mwnci

sallyrsm

You want a roofer, in my humble opinion. They know all about lead flashings.

plumb1_2

sallyrsm wrote: »

You want a roofer, in my humble opinion. They know all about lead flashings.

Or a plumber, plumb=lead:T

You should be able to replace it without damageing the rendering, providing it is not split all the way upto the bead-top. Make sure it is not patched and code 3 lead is used.

benood

My instinct would be to talk to a roofer as sallyrsm.

BobProperty

plumb1 wrote: »

Or a plumber, plumb=lead:T

You should be able to replace it without damageing the rendering, providing it is not split all the way upto the bead-top. Make sure it is not patched and code 3 lead is used.

You need someone who can do a proper job on the bay roof. Originally it was a plumber who worked lead, nowadays it's a skilled trade in its own right. Have a look at this work especially picture 3:
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/hi-everyone-t564.html
Unfortunately he no longer posts on there. I don't know how you'd find someone without contacting lots of builders/roofers until you got someone who could demonstrate the skills required.
(and I think it should be code 5 :eek: have read of this: http://www.leadsheetassociation.org.uk/html/1427.html )