Copyright © Lumley Leadwork & Roofing 2025 | Designed by Studio Inter
Copyright © Lumley Leadwork & Roofing 2025 | Designed by Studio Inter
About Us
Ridgeway
Haven Co.
Lume Hotel
Eastwood
Nova Market
Ridgeway
Haven Co.
Lume Hotel
Eastwood
Nova Market
Our Mission
At Lumley Leadwork & Roofing, our mission is to safeguard historic buildings through roofing and leadwork of uncompromising quality. By combining traditional skills with modern best practice, we deliver work that protects architectural heritage, performs long term and respects the responsibility that comes with working on buildings of historical significance.
Our Core Values
Every project is approached as skilled craft. Our work is rooted in traditional techniques, informed by specialist training and delivered with precision, care and attention to detail.
We operate with honesty and clarity at every stage. Accurate specification, transparent communication and responsible decision-making underpin every project we deliver.
Our approach prioritises conservation, appropriate materials and methods that protect the character and fabric of historic buildings for future generations.
Our team is fully trained, backed by decades of specialist experience. Our credentials reinforce our commitment to recognised industry standards and best practice.
We remove uncertainty from a complex industry. Through clear advice, practical guidance and open collaboration, we help our clients make informed decisions with confidence.
We work closely with architects, surveyors and estate managers to deliver technically sound outcomes that respect each building’s context and condition.
Director
Founded in 2001, Lumley Leadwork & Roofing is led by Paul Lumley, whose career in traditional roofing and specialist leadwork began in 1990. Paul’s formal training through the Lead Sheet Training College, combined with decades of hands-on experience and continued professional development, has shaped the company’s disciplined, conservation-led approach. Alongside his practical background, Paul’s academic studies in Classical History reinforce a considered understanding of historic buildings, materials and responsibility, principles embedded across the business today.
Our Purpose
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FAQ
Heritage roofing is highly technical work. Specifications matter, and the cost of getting them wrong can be significant. We believe clients should understand exactly what they’re commissioning and who they’re trusting to deliver it.
Here are answers to the questions we’re asked most often. If you need clarity on a specific issue, speak directly with one of our specialists.
We specialise in heritage and traditional roofing. Our work includes leadwork, natural slating, clay tiling and full historic roof restoration, all delivered with a conservation-led approach suited to listed and sensitive buildings.
Yes. Every member of our team is fully trained through the National Construction Training Scheme (NCTS) and the Lead Sheet Training Academy (LSTA), ensuring specialist knowledge and best-practice delivery in heritage roofing and leadwork.
Each project begins with a detailed assessment of the building and its condition. We work using traditional techniques, proven materials and current conservation guidance, and regularly collaborate with architects, surveyors and estate managers to ensure the building’s character and integrity are preserved.
Yes. We regularly advise on roof specifications, materials and detailing, helping clients and professionals make informed decisions before work begins. This ensures the right approach for each historic property.
