The ornate bay roof pictured below was devised by Brighton-based M Marchant Specialist Lead Roofing Contractors Ltd – a family-run company of professional roofing and leadwork specialists with over 30 years experience. They can take on any size job, from a small repair to a full re-roof, and offer the high standards of craftsmanship demanded by the Lead Contractors Association.

The main areas covered by M Marchant include general leadwork – dormers, flashings, flat roofs, lead cladding, chimney flashings, lead fire walls and minor roofing works. They can supply and fix both milled lead sheet to BS1178 and traditional sand-cast lead sheet to meet any contract specifications. For further information on their work visit www.mmleadroofing.co.uk