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Lead It Be

Active, accounts up to date·subcontractor·Head office Bexley

About from company website

Lead It Be specialises in leadwork services, encompassing complex roof leadwork, high-level heritage restoration, and advanced digital reproduction techniques. Established in 2015, the company has expanded its operations to a 2,500 sq. ft.

workshop for offsite fabrication of bespoke lead components, ensuring accuracy and quality control. The company is recognised for its commitment to traditional leadwork roofing and preservation of architectural heritage. They offer a comprehensive range of services including lead domes, turrets, bay roofs, dormers, flashings, cladding, and bespoke architectural detailing.

Lead It Be also utilises 3D scanning technology for precise digital capture and reproduction of historic leadwork, including ornamental cast leadwork and rainwater goods. Lead It Be serves both domestic and commercial clients, working on new builds, refurbishments, and heritage projects. They pride themselves on technical expertise, respect for traditional methods, and uncompromising attention to detail.

Their commitment to quality is underscored by awards such as Lead Contractors Association Lead Contractor of the Year 2025 and two-time winners of the LCA Murdoch Ornamental Award in 2024 and 2025. Operatives are not paid on price work, ensuring time and care are dedicated to achieving exceptional finishes.

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  • Lead Contractors Association Lead Contractor of the Year 2025
  • LCA Murdoch Ornamental Award 2024
  • LCA Murdoch Ornamental Award 2025

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What does Lead It Be do?

Lead It Be - Specialist roof leadwork contractors delivering heritage lead roofing, gutters, pipes and 3D scanning across the UK. Trusted conservation experts. Their listed services include Roofing, Cladding, Restoration & heritage and Carpentry & joinery.

Where is Lead It Be based?

Lead It Be is registered at 19 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AP, in London.

What areas does Lead It Be cover?

Lead It Be states that it works across Nationwide.

How many people work at Lead It Be?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 2 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.

What is Lead It Be's turnover?

Lead It Be does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on creditors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £270k and £1.1m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Lead It Be still trading?

Companies House lists Lead It Be as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.

What accreditations does Lead It Be hold?

Lead It Be displays Lead Contractors Association Lead Contractor of the Year 2025, LCA Murdoch Ornamental Award 2024 and LCA Murdoch Ornamental Award 2025 on its website.

What sectors does Lead It Be work in?

Lead It Be works in Residential, Commercial and Public.

When was Lead It Be established?

Lead It Be was incorporated on 2017-05-30, though the company says it has traded since 2015.

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