Leadwork in Falkirk & Central Scotland
Precision lead flashing, valleys and detailing — the specialist roofing craft that keeps water out where roofs meet walls, chimneys and each other.
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Leadwork in Falkirk & Central Scotland
Lead is how a roof stays watertight at its trickiest points — around chimneys, in valleys, and where the roof meets a wall. Done well it lasts for decades; done badly it’s the number-one cause of leaks. Leadwork is our speciality. F J Allan & Sons carry out precision leadwork across Falkirk, Stirling, the Forth Valley and North Lanarkshire.
Our leadwork services
Chimney flashing
Stripping and re-dressing the lead where the chimney meets the roof — the most common leak point, done properly.
Valley leadwork
New and repaired lead valleys where two roof slopes meet, sized and laid to carry the water away cleanly.
Abutment & wall flashing
Lead flashing where a roof meets a wall, dormer or parapet — stepped and dressed into the brickwork.
Bay, porch & box gutters
Lead roofs and linings on bays, porches and box gutters, laid to last.
Signs your leadwork has failed
Stains near a chimney or valley
Damp appearing near a stack or where roof slopes meet usually means the lead has cracked or lifted.
Cracked or lifted lead
Lead that has split, torn or lifted at the edges is letting water track underneath.
Leaks at roof junctions
Any junction — wall, dormer, chimney — is where good leadwork earns its keep, and where poor work fails first.
Why choose F J Allan?
Leadwork is a craft, and it’s the part of roofing we’re known for. The right code of lead, properly dressed and detailed, is what makes our chimney and valley repairs last where others leak. Qualified, insured roofers, 25+ years’ experience, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
What affects the cost of leadwork?
Priced per job:
- The detail — a chimney re-flash vs a full valley.
- How much lead is being renewed.
- Access and scaffold requirements.
Clear fixed price after we’ve assessed it.
Areas we cover
We cover Falkirk and within about 20 miles — Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Bonnybridge, Denny, Bo’ness, Polmont, Linlithgow, Stirling, Dunblane, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Bathgate, Livingston and Alloa. Also see our roof repairs and conservatory roof replacement services.
What our customers say
Leadwork FAQs
Why is leadwork so important?
It waterproofs the roof’s weakest points — chimneys, valleys and wall junctions. Most roof leaks start where leadwork has failed.
How long does lead flashing last?
Properly dressed lead can last 50+ years — far longer than the cheap alternatives some fitters use.
Do you do leadwork on chimneys?
Yes — chimney flashing is one of our most common jobs, and precisely where our leadwork keeps water out for good.
Can you fix a leak at a valley?
Yes — we repair or renew lead valleys so water runs off cleanly instead of tracking into the roof.
Get a free, no-obligation quote.
Call 01236 338876 or 07719 413420 | Email info@fjallan.co.uk
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm.
Leadwork across the Forth Valley
We also cover the surrounding towns — find your local page: Grangemouth · Larbert · Stirling · Cumbernauld · Airdrie · Coatbridge · Kilsyth · Bo’ness · Linlithgow · Bathgate · Alloa · Bonnybridge · Denny · Polmont · Dunblane · Livingston.
Leadwork across the whole Forth Valley
We provide leadwork in Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert, Stirling, Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Kilsyth, Bo’ness, Linlithgow, Bathgate, Alloa, Bonnybridge, Denny, Polmont, Dunblane and Livingston, and right across Central Scotland. Wherever you are in the Forth Valley, you get the same qualified, family-run team, the same 10-year workmanship guarantee, and a clear fixed price after a free survey. See every town on our Areas We Cover page.