Lead & Cast-Iron Roof Repairs
Our highly skilled and experienced lead and cast-iron tradespeople deliver all forms of lead and cast-iron work, for roofs, chimneys, gutters and rainwater and waste conductors.
- Restoring or replacing elements
- Creating bespoke, ornate lead features
- Repairing or reproducing historic cast-iron fixtures
- Improving weatherproofing and rainwater management
- Integrating modern waterproofing systems and materials
Restore and protect lead and cast-iron building features
We deliver durable and aesthetically appropriate solutions for buildings. Whether the lead or cast-iron is functional or decorative, we can renovate, restore or reinstate these features.
We seamlessly integrate traditional skills with modern solutions, supporting sustainability and longevity.
By delivering or enabling essential upgrades we support the extension of a building’s functionality and lifespan.
Over our 30 years, we’ve developed strong, trusted working relationships or partnerships with foundries, working together to repair or reproduce lead and cast-iron features or elements with real heritage value.
We take the time to understand buildings and their requirements, including the substrates onto which lead is applied, the requirements of cast iron elements – like railings or lamp standards – and the stressors these can be subject to.
Traditional lead work services
- Roof coverings
- Chimney, wall and roof gutter linings and flashings
- Lead welding
- Lead ornate featuring
Cast-iron and architectural metalwork repairs
- Guttering
- Downpipes
- Hoppers & Shoes
- Brackets & Fixings
Lead and cast-iron repairs or maintenance
- Joint renewal and rewelding
- Joint sealing and gasket replacement
- Protective coatings or treatments
Our approach
Assess
Report & Recomend
Measure & Prepare
Deliver works
Finish & Protect
Review & Quality check
We also offer Slate & Tile roofing, Façade cleaning, and Repointing with traditional mortars.
Frequently Asked Questions
We restore and install everything from traditional lead roof coverings and valley gutters to cast iron downpipes, hoppers, brackets, and decorative features. Our team handles both structural and ornamental applications.
Yes. Our EBS experts regularly carry out joint renewals, crack repairs, rewelding, sealing, and surface treatments to stabilise and protect these materials — all while preserving the building’s original appearance.
Absolutely. EBS Construction’s teams use traditional materials and techniques suitable for conservation projects, and where needed, combine them with discreet modern upgrades like waterproofing membranes or protective coatings.
Before we begin, we assess how the lead or cast iron interacts with the building’s substrate, structure, and environment. This allows us to tailor the repair or restoration to ensure long-term performance.
Yes. At EBS Construction we can fabricate bespoke cast iron or lead elements to match existing designs — ideal for restoring period details that have been lost or damaged.
We offer a range of solutions including specialist coatings, modern gaskets for joints, and improved sealing systems — helping extend the life of original features while reducing maintenance demands.
Yes. We provide maintenance schedules and expert advice to help protect and preserve stone features over time, particularly for buildings exposed to weathering or pollutants.
Yes. In addition to heritage restoration, we also provide stonemasonry for modern buildings, using traditional techniques to deliver beautiful and durable stone features that complement contemporary architecture.