Leadwork in Gloucester & Gloucestershire
Watertight where it matters most.
Fast, reliable leadwork from a family-run, in-house team covering Gloucester & Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire. Free survey, honest advice and quality workmanship every time.
Leadwork across Gloucester & Gloucestershire
Good leadwork is what keeps a roof watertight where it's most vulnerable. S.P. Handcock & Sons Ltd carry out lead flashing, valleys and detailing across Gloucester & Gloucestershire to a high standard, using the right code of lead for the job.
Most roof leaks start at the joints - around chimneys, valleys and abutments. Gloucester & Gloucestershire homeowners rely on us to get the leadwork right so those weak points stay sealed for the long term.
We're a family-run firm based in Hucclecote, Gloucester with over 25 years' experience across Gloucestershire. Every job is carried out by our own experienced in-house team - not subcontractors - so quality and site safety stay consistent from survey to clean-up.
A recent leadwork project by our in-house team
What's included
Everything our leadwork service covers
From the first survey to the final clean-up, here's what we take care of on every leadwork job across Gloucestershire.
Lead flashing to chimneys & abutments
New lead flashing where the roof meets chimneys, walls and other roofs - the most common leak points.
Lead & fibreglass valleys
Renewing the valleys between roof slopes so they shed water reliably.
Soakers, aprons & back gutters
The hidden lead detailing that keeps chimneys and abutments watertight.
Bay & dormer detailing
Correct lead detailing on bay roofs, dormers and porches.
Replacing failed or stolen lead
Renewing cracked, fatigued or stolen lead, with more secure detailing where needed.
Leadwork within repairs & re-roofs
All flashings and detailing renewed as part of any repair or re-roof we carry out.
Our process
How we work with you
From your first call to the final clean-up, here's exactly what to expect when we carry out your leadwork.
Free roof survey
We come and take a proper look
We visit at a time that suits you, get up onto the roof where needed, and assess the real condition - not just what can be seen from the ground.
Clear written quote
Honest, itemised, no jargon
You get a straightforward, itemised quote with our honest recommendation - repair or replace - so you know exactly what you're paying for.
The work, done in-house
Our own experienced roofers
Our own team carries out the work to site-safety standards, keeps the site tidy, and keeps you updated from start to finish - no subcontractors.
Final check & clean-up
Left tidy, watertight and sound
We check the finished roof, clear away every scrap of waste, and leave your property exactly as we found it - bar a sound, watertight roof.
Why Gloucestershire homeowners choose Handcock
Most roof leaks start at the joints - around chimneys, valleys and abutments. Gloucester & Gloucestershire homeowners rely on us to get the leadwork right so those weak points stay sealed for the long term. With over 25 years on Gloucestershire roofs, an in-house team and free surveys, you get a genuinely local roofer who does the job properly.
Family-run for over 25 years, with our own in-house team, we treat every roof like it's our own - honest advice, quality materials, and a free survey every time.
Recent leadwork projects
Real jobs completed by our in-house team across Gloucestershire.
Leadwork in Gloucestershire - FAQs
Why does my roof keep leaking around the chimney?
Nine times out of ten it's failed or poorly fitted lead flashing. We renew chimney and abutment leadwork across Gloucester & Gloucestershire so the joint stays watertight.
Can you replace lead that's been damaged or stolen?
Yes. We replace failed, damaged or stripped lead on Gloucester & Gloucestershire roofs, and can advise on more secure detailing where theft is a concern.
Do you do leadwork on period properties?
We do. Correct leadwork is essential on the period and bay-fronted homes around Gloucester & Gloucestershire, and we detail it properly using the right materials.
Is leadwork included in a re-roof?
Yes - when we re-roof a property in Gloucester & Gloucestershire we renew the flashings, valleys and detailing as part of the job so the whole roof is sound.
Your Gloucestershire roofers
We're based in Hucclecote, Gloucester, and cover the city, Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and across Gloucestershire.
S.P. Handcock & Sons Ltd
Hucclecote, Gloucester · 01242 329932 · 07970 620306
Get your roof sorted, properly
S.P. Handcock & Sons Ltd are family-run roofers covering Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley and all of Gloucestershire - with quality workmanship, honest advice and a free, no-obligation roof survey.
