Christchurch is a quiet Fen settlement where older agricultural cottages and bungalows sit in one of the most exposed, wind-driven landscapes in the East of England — lead flashings here face conditions that demand quality materials and proper fixing.
The village of Christchurch near Upwell sits deep in the Cambridgeshire Fens, surrounded by flat arable land with virtually no shelter from the prevailing wind. Many dwellings here are extended bungalows or brick-built cottages where flat-to-pitched roof junctions and chimney abutments are sealed with lead. In this climate, thermal movement is significant — warm summers and cold winters expand and contract lead repeatedly, and poorly clipped flashings work loose faster here than in more sheltered spots.
We travel from Downham Market to cover the Christchurch and Upwell Fen area regularly, and we understand what exposed Fen rooftops need. Lead valleys on pitched roofs should be a minimum Code 5, fixed with copper clips at no more than 50mm centres in this location to resist wind lift. If an older flashing is cracking or your roof has developed a slow leak you haven't been able to trace, call us to arrange a free inspection — we'll give you a straight answer and a written quote on the same visit.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
