We have clad and roofed commercial buildings in the West End, including Film House on Wardour Street in Soho, finished in elZinc Rainbow Green flat lock shingles, and a VM Natural Zinc shingle installation at Oxford Circus.
Working in Soho and the West End
West End sites are tight, busy and closely overlooked. Deliveries, crane lifts and scaffold licences all run through Westminster City Council, and work often has to fit around shops and offices that stay open. We plan the sequence early and pre-form panels off site to keep time on the street short.
Much of the area is covered by conservation areas, including Soho and Regent Street, so the colour and pattern of a zinc façade is usually part of the planning discussion.
Questions about roofing in the West End
Who handles planning for zinc cladding in Soho?
Westminster City Council. Soho is a conservation area, so a new or replacement façade is normally assessed for its appearance. Pre-weathered and coloured zincs, like the elZinc Rainbow Green we used on Film House, give architects a range to work with.
Can you work on an occupied commercial building?
Yes. Most West End jobs are done around trading businesses; we agree working hours, protection and access routes with the building's managers before we start.
