Symmetry Lead Work Ltd

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David Robinson is one of the UK leading leadwork specialists with the highest qualifications

With their expertise you can rest assured all works will be masterfully completed right the first time, providing you with peace of mind for years to come

Trying something a bit different on this detail. 📐✨Instead of a standard, straight lap cut over the break in the roof li...
16/06/2026

Trying something a bit different on this detail. 📐✨

Instead of a standard, straight lap cut over the break in the roof line—what I like to call “The Knuckle”—we wanted to bring a bit of creativity to the roof. We went with a custom decorative trim to give the finish a bit more character.

The entire piece is traditional hand-bossed right over the change of pitch. Absolutely zero welding required to get it tracking perfectly over the wood roll and down the slope.

It’s always worth spending that extra bit of time to try new things and push the craft forward.

What do we think of this decorative finish? Let me know in the comments. 👇

SheetMetal Leadwork HeritageCraft RoofingLife

The art of hand-bossing. 📐🛠️We ran short on gas today, but traditional skills mean the project never grinds to a halt. I...
12/06/2026

The art of hand-bossing. 📐🛠️

We ran short on gas today, but traditional skills mean the project never grinds to a halt. Instead of welding up these internal corners, we went entirely old-school, drawing and working the lead by hand to flow seamlessly into place.

Modern gear is great, but relying solely on a torch can be a trap. When you understand the characteristics of lead, you can make it do exactly what you want with nothing more than a bossing stick and some serious precision.
True heritage work doesn’t cut corners—it forms them. 🪵✨

MetalSmithing RoofingLife HandBossed

It is all in the prep. 📐🔨Too often, the fixing spacings for wood rolls are completely guessed or treated as an afterthou...
10/06/2026

It is all in the prep. 📐🔨

Too often, the fixing spacings for wood rolls are completely guessed or treated as an afterthought—but not by Symmetry.

We take the time to precisely measure out the fixing points for the screws before a single sheet of lead even touches the deck. When you’re working on heritage roofs of this calibre, the layout has to be millimeter-perfect from day one. Get the timber and underlay right, and the final metalwork takes care of itself.
Precision at every stage.

FineHomebuilding SheetMetal Leadwork ConstructionPrep

As promised here’s the finished lantern roof, what do you think?We enjoyed this one. It’s not every day you get to work ...
03/06/2026

As promised here’s the finished lantern roof, what do you think?

We enjoyed this one. It’s not every day you get to work on a 10-sided layout that demands this level of precision. From the timber prep to the final lead weldings around the central cap, every detail had to be absolutely flawless to make the geometry work.

Built the traditional way to look sharp and last a lifetime. 🛠️📐

SheetMetal

29/05/2026

The sheets are on! All hand-bossed, of course. What do you think of the lines on this one? 🤔

Still got the bottom edge to turn and the top details left to finish off, but the main bulk is sorted.

Make sure to drop a follow and keep an eye out for the finished photos coming soon. 🛠️

Restoration

A privilege to be trusted with buildings of this scale and splendor.When you’re working on historic estates with this le...
28/05/2026

A privilege to be trusted with buildings of this scale and splendor.

When you’re working on historic estates with this level of architecture and complex roofs, there is no room for error. Absolute precision from day one is the only way to ensure these properties are protected for the next century.

ConstructionLife SheetMetal

That’s the symmetry.Scaffold view of the prep before the lead goes down. It might be baking hot up here today, but if th...
26/05/2026

That’s the symmetry.

Scaffold view of the prep before the lead goes down. It might be baking hot up here today, but if the layout isn’t millimeter-perfect now, it never will be.
Sneak peek at this one before the real work begins.

FineHomebuilding SymmetryLeadwork

24/05/2026

A trade rooted in history.

The origins of our craft run deep. The word plumber comes directly from the Latin Plumbum—meaning lead—and the Roman plumbarius was the original master leadworker, tasked with protecting the most significant structures of the ancient world. 🏛️📜

Seeing this miniature figure standing next to a fresh vertical lead weld puts the timeless nature of the trade into perfect perspective.

While the tools have evolved, the core discipline remains exactly the same as it was centuries ago. Achieving that level of consistent, watertight ripple requires immense patience, a steady hand, and absolute precision. It is an elite, traditional craft that we are incredibly proud to keep alive today at Symmetry. ⚒️📐

We are on a mission to get to recognize traditional restoration trades with an official Heritage Leadworker. If you appreciate the preservation of historic crafts, support the project and follow the journey.

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Address

Cambridge

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447795465141

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