Architectural Lead and Metalwork Limited are specialists in lead work conservation and restoration.
We can provide a complete design service for our client, based in London, we operate throughout the UK and Europe on all types of projects.
We have over 40 years’ experience of working on a variety of contracts.
Our specialty is the lead working on a number of historic and listed buildings.
Here you will find case studies, ideas and articles, also a few examples of the work we do.

The good, the bad and the ugly of a Lead roof

ALM History

Lead roofs can be targeted by metal thieves, it can be very expensive to fit and slow to install, it also requires a timber base to be stepped. Although there is a good argument to use it, lead flashing places extra stress on the gutters and roof line of any house. If lead flashing is not installed perfectly, it can widen cracks in the foundations of a home because of its density and weight.

Operatives will need regular checks on their blood levels whilst working with lead, Lead supplies are lower than they have ever been and this has driven the cost of lead up.