Used to cut and form sheet lead to the chimney or wall. Hand seamers dress the lead tight to masonry without tearing it, which is what makes the flashing shed water instead of trapping it.
Lead Work Surrey ND that stops leaks at the source
Lead Work Surrey ND is the trade that keeps water out of the joints your shingles can't protect. We install, dress, and repair lead flashing around chimneys, vent pipes, skylights, and valleys on homes across Surrey, North Dakota.
Serving Surrey and nearby areas.
How big is the lead job?
Chimney re-flash
New lead pans and counter-flashing around one chimney.
- 1. Single joint One vent boot or a small wall flashing repair.
- 2. Chimney re-flash New lead pans and counter-flashing around one chimney.
- 3. Full detail rebuild Multiple penetrations, rotted decking, planned in writing first.
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- 27Services from one local team
- 17Areas served around Surrey
- Camera firstWe find the wet spot before we cut.
- Hose testWe run water over every repair.
What our lead work service includes
Every lead job includes inspection, removal, new lead, sealing, water test, and cleanup. We don't sub it out and we don't leave until it's dry.
Work order
Lead Work- Full flashing inspection: We check every lead joint on the roof, not just the one you called about. That means chimney flashing, vent boots, skylight curbs, wall intersections, and valleys. We use a moisture meter and infrared camera to confirm what's wet. You get photos of anything we find, good or bad.
- Old lead removal and disposal: We pull the failed lead with a pry bar and utility knife, clear the joint to clean decking or masonry, and haul the old material away. Rotted underlayment and roof battens come out here too. We tarp any open roof if rain is coming.
- New lead forming and install: New sheet lead is cut with tin snips, dressed tight to the chimney or wall, and soldered at the corners. We lap it under the shingle course above with a 4-inch minimum lap per NRCA guidelines. Fasteners are set flush so they don't back out or telegraph through the shingles.
- Sealing and water test: We seal where lead meets masonry with roof sealant, then run a hose over the repair for 10 to 15 minutes while someone watches inside. If it drips, we fix it before we pack up. You get a written summary of what was replaced and why.
- Cleanup and magnet sweep: We blow the roof and gutters clean with a leaf blower, magnet-sweep the lawn and driveway for nails, and walk you through the repair from the ground. Old lead goes in the truck, not your trash. Most jobs are done in 2 to 4 hours.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We inspect every lead joint, photograph what we find, and confirm the leak path with a moisture meter.
Lead work for Surrey homes
We handle the lead details on houses across Surrey and Ward County.
Chimney flashing
New lead pans and soldered corners.
Vent pipe boots
Cracked collars replaced with new lead.
Skylight curbs
Re-flashed and water tested.
Wall intersections
Step flashing where the roof meets a wall.
Lead work for Surrey businesses
We work on commercial roofs where lead flashing meets flat and low-slope systems.
Flat roof penetrations
Vents, drains, and parapet walls.
Rental properties
Maintenance lead work to stay ahead of leaks.
Multi-unit buildings
Chimney and wall flashing on shared roofs.
What Lead Work Surrey ND actually involves
Lead flashing is the detail that keeps water out of the joints your shingles can't protect. Done right, it lasts decades. Done wrong, it leaks every spring.
Lead Work Surrey ND is the cutting, forming, and fitting of sheet lead into the joints where your roof meets something vertical, a chimney, a wall, a vent pipe, or a skylight. Lead is soft, heavy, and lasts decades, which is why it still beats most modern sealants on these details. We dress it tight to the masonry, solder the corners where needed, and lap it under the shingle course above so water sheds instead of sitting. A proper lead job moves water off the roof, not just around the leak.
Most Surrey calls start the same way: a brown ring on the ceiling, a damp patch in the attic, or a chimney that leaks every spring. Our freeze-thaw winters work lead hard, and a flashing that was fine in October can open a hairline crack by February. If you search lead work near me Surrey ND after a storm, you're usually looking at flashing that has pulled away from the chimney or a vent boot that cracked. We handle lead flashing Surrey ND repairs year-round, including emergency lead work Surrey North Dakota when water is coming in fast.
- What it is
- Sheet lead formed into roof joints and penetrations.
- When it helps
- Leaks at chimneys, vents, skylights, and walls.
- What you get
- New lead, soldered corners, and a water test.
How our lead work process runs
Every lead job follows the same five steps. You'll know what's happening, what it costs, and when we'll be off your roof.
Tools and methods we use on lead work
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
We use both to find wet spots that aren't visible yet. The infrared camera shows temperature differences from water behind the drywall, and the moisture meter confirms it. This is how we find the real leak instead of guessing.
The pry bar pulls old flashing and shingles without damaging the deck. The roofing hammer sets nails flush in the new lead and shingles. Both are basic tools, but using them right is what keeps the repair watertight.
We seal where lead meets masonry, and around fasteners at the edges. Roof sealant is a supplement to lead, not a replacement. We use it on the terminations, never as the primary waterproofing.
Every roof visit starts with a safe setup. The harness anchors to the ridge, and the ladder is tied off. We don't walk a wet or icy roof without both, and we won't ask anyone else to either.
When Surrey homeowners call us for lead work
A brown water stain appears on the ceiling after a hard rain, usually near the chimney.
We inspect the chimney flashing first, since that's the source in most Surrey homes.
HomesAn ice dam forms behind the chimney in February and water backs under the shingles.
We clear the ice safely, tarp the area if the leak is active, and inspect the lead once the roof is clear.
HomesA skylight starts dripping during a spring rainstorm, and the ceiling around it is soft.
We check the skylight flashing and curb first, since that's where most skylight leaks start.
HomesA hail storm dents the vent boots and chimney flashing, and the insurance adjuster needs documentation.
We inspect every lead joint on the roof, photograph the hail damage, and write up what needs replacing.
Homes and businesses
How lead work runs in Surrey, North Dakota
Surrey sits in Ward County, and our weather is hard on lead flashing. Freeze-thaw cycles from October through April move the roof up and down, and lead that was nailed too tight cracks at the seam. We see it most on chimneys facing north, where snow sits longest.
Bridgeview
Older homes with original chimneys and undersized flashing. We re-flash most of these to current code because the original lead has reached the end of its life.
Cloverdale
More recent builds with vent boots that crack after 10 to 15 years. Most of our Cloverdale calls are vent pipe and skylight flashing.
Whalley
A mix of rental properties and owner-occupied homes. We do a lot of maintenance lead work here to stay ahead of leaks before winter.
- Bridgeview
- Cloverdale
- Whalley
- South Surrey
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoChimney re-flash stops a three-year leak
Before: A Bridgeview homeowner had a ceiling stain that came back every spring. Two previous companies had smeared tar on the chimney flashing. The tar had dried and cracked, and the original lead had a 2-inch lap that was letting water behind it.
After: We removed the old lead and tar, replaced rotted roof battens and underlayment, and installed new lead pans and counter-flashing with soldered corners and a 4-inch lap. The hose test ran dry. Two winters later, the ceiling is still stain-free.
Hail-damaged vent boots replaced in two days
Before: A Cloverdale home took hail that dented three vent boots and tore one lead collar. The homeowner found a wet patch in the hallway two weeks later. The boots were original to the roof, about 14 years old, and the lead had gone brittle.
After: We tarped the active leak the same day and replaced all three boots with new lead collars within 48 hours. The water test ran clean, and the hallway ceiling dried without further damage. The insurance claim was documented with photos.
Skylight re-flash ends a spring drip
Before: A Whalley rental property had a skylight that dripped every spring. The flashing around the curb had pulled away from the roof, and the underlayment was wet. The tenant had been putting a bucket under it for two years.
After: We removed the old flashing, replaced the wet underlayment, and formed new lead around the skylight curb. The hose test ran dry. The tenant stopped calling about leaks, and the ceiling was patched and painted.
Lead problems we solve in Surrey ND
Most leaks we trace in Surrey come back to one of these four failures. We fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Chimney flashing pulling away from masonry
Water runs behind the lead and into the attic every time it rains.
Cracked vent pipe boots
A cracked boot lets water run straight down the pipe into the ceiling.
Hail-dented and torn lead
Hail dents lead and opens seams that were watertight before the storm.
Undersized laps from the original build
Many Surrey homes were flashed with a 2-inch lap where code calls for 4 inches.
Why Surrey homeowners choose lead over sealant
Lead flashing outlasts caulk, tar, and peel-and-stick by decades on the joints that matter most. Here's what that means for your roof in Surrey's climate.
Lasts 50+ years
A correctly installed lead flashing Surrey ND detail holds up for 50 years or more, even through North Dakota freeze-thaw cycles.
Handles ice and snow
Surrey gets ice dams and heavy snow load every winter. Lead stays flexible at -20F, so it moves with the roof instead of cracking.
Stops repeat leaks
Most 'roof leaks' we inspect in Surrey are flashing failures, not shingle failures.
Protects your structure
Water that gets past a failed flashing rots fascia and soffit boards, stains drywall, and can reach the chimney framing.
What you get in writing
Clear records you can keep and share.
Inspection photos
Before and after shots of the lead.
Written summary
What was replaced and why.
Water test result
Confirmation the repair ran dry.
Local lead work experience you can lean on
We've been on Surrey roofs long enough to know which chimneys leak first, which subdivisions have the worst ice damming, and which builders used undersized flashing.
Lead lap depth
We measure the lap under the shingle course. Code calls for 4 inches minimum.
Solder joints
We check every soldered corner for cracks. A failed solder joint leaks first.
Fastener set
We check that nails are flush. A proud nail backs out and tears the lead.
Is your Surrey area covered?
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Surrey ZIP codes
- 58785
Towns we serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(604) 555-0142We quote in writing before we start, and the price includes cleanup and a water test.
A vent pipe or small wall flashing takes 2 to 3 hours. A full chimney re-flash takes 4 to 6 hours, sometimes a full day if we're replacing rotted battens and underlayment. We schedule most lead work as a single visit. If the leak is active, we tarp it the same day and return within 48 hours for the permanent repair.
Yes, with limits. Lead stays workable down to about 0F, so we install flashing through most of the Surrey winter. We won't solder in high wind or heavy snow, and we don't tear off shingles when ice dams make the roof unsafe. In those cases we tarp, stop the water, and book the permanent lead repair for the next clear window.
The usual suspects are freeze-thaw movement, hail, and poor original installs. Lead that was nailed too tight cracks as the roof expands and contracts. Hail dents it and opens seams. And on many Surrey homes, the original builder used a 2-inch lap where code calls for 4 inches. We inspect all three on every call and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Get your Lead Work Surrey ND quote today
(604) 555-0142Water coming in now? Call (604) 555-0142 and we'll tarp it today, then schedule the permanent lead repair. Most Surrey lead jobs are done in a single visit.
Reach Surrey Roof Repair
Call (604) 555-0142 and describe what you are seeing. If it is an active leak, we will tell you what to do right now and get a tarp on it. For everything else, we schedule an inspection, usually within a day or two, and send you photos and a written price afterward.