Leadwork & Flashing Repair in North Somerset
Failed Chimney Flashing Repaired to Stop Water Ingress
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Leadwork and Flashing Repair in North Somerset
J&R Roofing Services attended a property in North Somerset where water was entering around the chimney area during periods of driving rain.
The homeowner suspected that the roof tiles were responsible, but the inspection showed that the main problem was associated with deteriorated lead flashing around the chimney junction.
The Problem
The property was showing:
- Damp near the chimney breast
- Water staining after heavy rain
- Visible deterioration around chimney flashing
- Previous local repairs that had begun to fail
Leadwork is particularly important around chimneys because it creates the weatherproof junction between the masonry and roof covering.
When flashing lifts, splits or deteriorates, water can penetrate beneath the tiles even when the main roof covering remains in reasonable condition.
Our Assessment
The chimney, flashing and surrounding roofing materials were inspected.
The existing leadwork showed signs of deterioration and was no longer providing reliable protection around the roof-to-chimney junction.
The surrounding tiles and mortar were also checked because chimney leaks can involve more than one defect.
The Repair
The repair work included:
- Removing defective flashing where required
- Preparing the chimney junction
- Repairing or replacing the affected leadwork
- Securing the flashing correctly
- Checking the surrounding roof tiles
- Inspecting associated chimney pointing
- Restoring weatherproof detailing around the chimney
Why Correct Flashing Matters
Chimney flashing must accommodate both the roof covering and the masonry structure.
Poorly fitted or deteriorated flashing can allow repeated water penetration that may eventually affect:
- Roof timbers
- Battens
- Roofing underlay
- Insulation
- Ceilings
- Internal plasterwork
Addressing the defective leadwork early can therefore help prevent a relatively contained problem becoming a larger repair.
The Result
The damaged chimney flashing was restored to provide improved protection around the roof junction.
The repair addressed the identified source of water ingress without unnecessarily replacing the surrounding roofing system.
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J&R Roofing Services provides leadwork and flashing repairs across Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, Bristol, Clevedon, Portishead and surrounding areas.
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Project Details
DATE
June 10, 2026
ROOF LOCATION
Leadwork & Flashing
PROJECT TYPE
Roof Inspection & Repair
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