Specialist Lead Welding, Burning & Repair Services

Industrial Chemicals & Refining  |  Nuclear  |  Marine & Offshore  |  Defence

A century of expertise. Wherever it matters most.

Royston Lead Limited delivers specialist lead welding, and repair services to the world’s most demanding industries, from nuclear facilities, metals refining, petrochemical processing plants to defence.

“Based in Yorkshire and operating across the globe, Royston Lead Limited is one of the UK’s foremost specialist contractors in lead welding, burning and fabrication. With over a century of knowledge built into every joint we make.”

Lead burning is one of the most technically exacting trades in industrial construction and maintenance. It demands precision, patience and hard-won experience. At Royston Lead, we have a wealth of experience, that has been trusted for over a hundred years.

From our manufacturing and fabrication facility in Yorkshire to client sites across the United Kingdom and internationally, our team mobilises to where our expertise is needed. Maintaining and installing lead-lined vessels, tanks, pipe systems and structures that are safety-critical in some of the world’s most hazardous operating environments.

The full range of specialist lead services in our factory and on your site.

Whether a project requires extensive on-site lead burning, in-workshop fabrication, rapid response or the long-term maintenance of critical lead-lined infrastructure, Royston Lead has the people, equipment and processes to deliver.

Lead Welding & Burning

Specialist autogenous lead welding, commonly known as lead burning for new installations, structural repairs and the joining of lead-lined sheet and components. Carried out by our certified, experienced team to full quality assurance standards.

Lead Lining Installation & Repair

Installation of new lead linings to tanks, vessels, chambers and structures, plus inspection and repair of existing lead-lined plant. We work to client specifications, providing detailed records of all work undertaken.

On-Site Lead Burning

Our team can deploy to client sites across the UK and internationally, bringing the tools, expertise and project management capability needed to complete lead burning operations wherever the work is.

In-House Fabrication Workshop

Our Yorkshire workshop handles the fabrication of lead-lined components, bespoke lead enclosures, shields and structures, allowing us to control quality from raw material to finished product before items are delivered or installed on site.

Emergency Response & Rapid Deployment

Unplanned failures in lead-lined systems can have serious operational and safety consequences. Royston Lead offers on-site capability for repair work, with the ability to minimise unplanned downtime for our clients.

Inspection & Condition Assessment

Technical inspection of lead-lined structures, assessment of weld and lining integrity, and reporting to support planned maintenance programmes and asset life extension strategies.

Our Accreditations

Royston Lead Limited holds certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, demonstrating our commitment to consistent quality management, responsible environmental practice and the highest standards of occupational health and safety for our people and our clients.

• ISO 9001 — Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001 — Environmental Management Systems
• ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Copies of our current certificates are available on request.

More than a contractor. A trusted long-term partner.

Our team of specialist certified lead burners and fabricators brings a level of focused expertise that is rare in the market. We do not dilute our capability across multiple trades or material types. Lead is our craft, and we have spent over a hundred years refining it.

If you are specifying lead burning or lead lining services for a critical application anywhere in the UK or internationally, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements.