Since C.E.L was founded in 1989, we have worked on a wide range of prestigious projects. The most important common factors have been the skills of our craftsmen and our enduring commitment to the highest standards.
St Pauls Cathedral, London
Our portfolio of completed projects spans a wide spectrum - local, national and international - from Peterborough to Pakistan and Bristol to Belfast.
Architecturally-driven, we have completed restoration and roofing projects to the highest specifications on many historic and government buildings, including the British Embassy in Islamabad, the Admiralty building in London, St Pancras Church, London, St George's Hall, Liverpool and both Clare College and Jesus College, Cambridge.
However, our expertise is not just confined to the restoration and roofing of historic buildings - we are regularly involved in the construction of new-build projects and major educational, commercial and residential buildings, including the Rapier Street quayside development in Ipswich and a major dockside residential development on the Thames at Concordia Wharf.
We specialise not only in working with traditional lead sheet, but also with other materials, including zinc, stainless steel, copper and slate.
Recently Completed Restoration Projects
All Saints Church
When an act of God - a tornado - struck in August 2005, the church suffered major structural damage. C.E.L. ...
When an act of God - a tornado - struck in August 2005, the church suffered major structural damage. C.E.L. ...
Barnwell Priory
The skills of C.E.L's masons can be admired in this transformation of previous inappropriate repairs that have both conserved and ...
The skills of C.E.L's masons can be admired in this transformation of previous inappropriate repairs that have both conserved and ...
Cranmer's Tower, Lambeth Palace
The lead covered roof to Cranmer's Tower needed replacing due to the inevitable failure of the existing material.
The lead covered roof to Cranmer's Tower needed replacing due to the inevitable failure of the existing material.
Ickworth House
C.E.L solved the problem of getting 5 tons of lead sheet onto a 150 foot high dome with special scaffolding ...
C.E.L solved the problem of getting 5 tons of lead sheet onto a 150 foot high dome with special scaffolding ...
The Church of St. Michael & All Angels
Work to this 10th Century church involved re-building the stone spire and repair to buttresses, including the working of new ...
Work to this 10th Century church involved re-building the stone spire and repair to buttresses, including the working of new ...
Willian Church
CEL re-slated the nave and chancel roof and made timber repairs to the front structure of the church. .
CEL re-slated the nave and chancel roof and made timber repairs to the front structure of the church. .
Recently Completed Roofing Projects
Acorn Centre
This two phase project for the main health centre, pharmacy, café and retail units began in 2005.
This two phase project for the main health centre, pharmacy, café and retail units began in 2005.
Apethorpe Hall
After many years of neglect this country mansion has had its first phase of restoration.
After many years of neglect this country mansion has had its first phase of restoration.
Cambridge
TCS was the architect's choice of material to clad the roof and walls of the guest suite extension of this ...
TCS was the architect's choice of material to clad the roof and walls of the guest suite extension of this ...
Clare College
Working within the constraints of this famous college's academic programme and access restrictions, C.E.L successfully laid the foundations of a ...
Working within the constraints of this famous college's academic programme and access restrictions, C.E.L successfully laid the foundations of a ...
Flag Fen
As the original Flag Fen Visitor Centre became older and the number of visitors increased, it became time for a ...
As the original Flag Fen Visitor Centre became older and the number of visitors increased, it became time for a ...
Hampton Hargate Primary
The carbon-friendly and zero maintenance qualities of zinc made it the preferred choice for the roof of this new build ...
The carbon-friendly and zero maintenance qualities of zinc made it the preferred choice for the roof of this new build ...
Heathfield
Falzinc was the material chosen for this project. It's an aluminium core with a zinc coating and is installed in ...
Falzinc was the material chosen for this project. It's an aluminium core with a zinc coating and is installed in ...
Herbert Art Gallery
Approximately 350 m2 of TCS was used to cover the roof of the first-floor mezzanine of the Herbert Redevelopment in ...
Approximately 350 m2 of TCS was used to cover the roof of the first-floor mezzanine of the Herbert Redevelopment in ...
Herringswell Manor
Converting a Buddhist Temple into apartments is not the everyday task requested of a contractor but that's what was required.
Converting a Buddhist Temple into apartments is not the everyday task requested of a contractor but that's what was required.
Isle of Man
The prepatinated copper roof was, to say the least, the easy part of the project!
The prepatinated copper roof was, to say the least, the easy part of the project!
National Museum of Wales
CEL's work involved re-roofing the pyramid, main central roof and gallery roof lights with milled lead.
CEL's work involved re-roofing the pyramid, main central roof and gallery roof lights with milled lead.
Newnham College
Attention to detail has always been a key factor in any R H Partnership design and Newnham College was to ...
Attention to detail has always been a key factor in any R H Partnership design and Newnham College was to ...
Nottingham Vets School
Approximately 480 m2 of KME pre-patinated copper was used on the project, for vertical cladding, cladding around windows, cappings, large ...
Approximately 480 m2 of KME pre-patinated copper was used on the project, for vertical cladding, cladding around windows, cappings, large ...
Palace Theatre
Smooth flowing lines formed the essence of the new foyer to the Palace Theatre, Redditch, which sets a task in ...
Smooth flowing lines formed the essence of the new foyer to the Palace Theatre, Redditch, which sets a task in ...
Rapier Street
Forty tons of environmentally friendly and visually attractive zinc was applied to the facade of this striking quayside development as ...
Forty tons of environmentally friendly and visually attractive zinc was applied to the facade of this striking quayside development as ...
Selwyn College
Using traditional skills in the development of new halls of residence for Selwyn College was a key factor in the ...
Using traditional skills in the development of new halls of residence for Selwyn College was a key factor in the ...
Southwell School
The angular nature of the design called for engineering quality of measurement and detailed layouts to achieve a sympathetic covering ...
The angular nature of the design called for engineering quality of measurement and detailed layouts to achieve a sympathetic covering ...
St. George's Hall
During the refurbishment of this magnificent neo-classical building, C.E.L took the original lead to its factory and recast it to ...
During the refurbishment of this magnificent neo-classical building, C.E.L took the original lead to its factory and recast it to ...
Stormont Castle
When Stormont Castle, the powerhouse of Irish reform, needed a new lease of life for the next 100 years, C.E.L ...
When Stormont Castle, the powerhouse of Irish reform, needed a new lease of life for the next 100 years, C.E.L ...
Vine Inter Church School
C.E.L's work on the preweathered zinc roof of this new school is now a template for other roofing systems in ...
C.E.L's work on the preweathered zinc roof of this new school is now a template for other roofing systems in ...
Woodgrange Road
The extension for the Sebert Road Training Centre in Woodgrange Road, London required approximately 850 kg of mill finish sheet ...
The extension for the Sebert Road Training Centre in Woodgrange Road, London required approximately 850 kg of mill finish sheet ...