About Silk-leadwork
Silk-Leadwork are specialist lead roofing contractors in London, delivering heritage, conservation and commercial roofing projects across the South East. Our work combines traditional leadworking craftsmanship with modern construction standards, providing technically compliant installations designed for long-term performance.
About US
Who We Are – Lead Roofing Contractors London
Specialist Lead Roofing Contractors
Silk-Leadwork is a specialist lead roofing contractor focused on heritage, conservation and commercial roofing projects across London and the South East. Our expertise lies in traditional sheet leadwork and technically detailed roofing installations, delivered in accordance with recognised industry standards.
Built upon extensive practical experience within the heritage roofing sector, our team brings many years of specialist leadworking knowledge to each project. This experience enables us to deliver high standards of craftsmanship while maintaining the technical precision required for complex and historically significant buildings.
Our background includes involvement in works across some of the UK’s most recognised historic and cultural landmarks, including:
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Lambeth Palace
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Tower of London
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Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)
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Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
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Westminster Abbey
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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Royal Albert Hall
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St Mary’s Church, Harrow
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Chichester Cathedral
This heritage experience informs our approach to every project, ensuring traditional craftsmanship is combined with modern construction standards to achieve durable, specification-compliant roofing solutions.
Health, Safety & Professional Standards
Health and safety are fundamental to all operations at Silk-Leadwork. We maintain rigorous safety standards across every project, ensuring works are planned and delivered in accordance with current health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
All members of our team hold relevant qualifications and valid CSCS certification, demonstrating competency and compliance with site safety requirements. Our leadworkers are trained in recognised industry practices and hold appropriate specialist roofing and leadwork qualifications, ensuring installations are carried out safely, professionally and to the highest technical standards.
Through structured planning, risk assessment and safe working procedures, Silk-Leadwork ensures consistent site professionalism while supporting the safe delivery of complex heritage and commercial roofing projects.
Selected Residential & Specialist Projects
While Silk-Leadwork primarily delivers heritage, conservation and commercial roofing projects, we also undertake selected residential works where specialist lead roofing expertise is required.
These projects typically include period properties, architect-designed homes and buildings requiring traditional detailing or technically accurate leadwork installations. Our approach remains consistent regardless of project scale, applying the same standards of craftsmanship, safety and technical precision across all works.
In addition to new installations, we may undertake targeted repairs or maintenance where specialist leadworking knowledge is necessary to preserve existing roofing systems and prevent long-term deterioration.
Our Commitment
Silk-Leadwork is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and durable roofing solutions designed for longevity and performance. Every project is approached with professionalism, careful planning and attention to detail to ensure reliable, long-lasting results.
If you would like to discuss an upcoming heritage, commercial or specialist residential project, our team would be pleased to assist.
As experienced lead roofing contractors in London, Silk-Leadwork delivers specialist leadwork across heritage and commercial projects.
What We Do
Traditional lead roofing
lead welding
parapet wall covering
domes,turrets and spires
flashings
ornamental lead
door hoods
bossing
dormers
Barrel roofing
tapered gutters
flat roofs
chimney stacks
box gutters
lead pipes
bossing
sand cast and cast lead
concave and convex roofing
pitched roofs
cornices
cladding
Specialist Lead Roofing Expertise, Delivered With Confidence
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