Construction Leads in London – Domestic and Commercial Projects
BuildAlert helps builders and contractors find construction leads in London before competitors do. Discover extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, new builds and commercial projects across London boroughs.
Instead of competing for shared enquiries or relying on unpredictable referrals, you can see real projects earlier, choose the jobs that fit your business, and contact decision-makers while work is still being planned.
London planning applications are updated daily, giving you a reliable source of new opportunities across domestic and commercial construction.
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Example: Live London construction leads updated daily inside the BuildAlert dashboard.Construction Leads Across the UK
While this page focuses on construction leads in London, many contractors operate across multiple regions. BuildAlert also provides construction leads across the UK, all sourced directly from live planning applications.
Our nationwide construction leads platform helps builders and contractors identify opportunities beyond London, including major cities and counties where planning activity is high and projects move quickly to quotation or tender.
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Many construction lead generation companies in London sell the same enquiry to multiple contractors. That usually leads to price competition and low conversion.
BuildAlert works differently. You browse London planning applications and decide which projects to pursue. Focus on domestic work like extensions and refurbishments, or target commercial projects likely to move into tender.
You can filter London construction leads by project value, location, type of work, and whether the project is domestic or commercial. This lets you focus only on work that fits your business.
Contractors use these filters to maintain a consistent pipeline of new opportunities, instead of reacting to last-minute or poor-quality enquiries.
If you are looking to buy construction leads in London, BuildAlert is designed for firms that want early visibility and better control over what they quote.
Latest Construction Leads in London
Below are recent planning applications across London. Each listing represents a real project that is likely to progress to quotation or tender.
Description
Single storey rear extension 4.5m deep x 3.7m high (2.62m high to eaves).
Estimated project value
£50k–£100k
Description
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension extending 6m beyond the original dwelling.
Location
Greater London, SE18 2EH
Estimated project value
£100k–£250k
Description
Construction of a mansard roof and lower ground rear extension with roof terrace.
Estimated project value
£250k–£1m
Description
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Location
Greater London, E4 8PT
Estimated project value
£50k–£100k
Description
Erection of single storey rear extension and garage conversion to granny annexe.
Location
Greater London, E6 5TU
Estimated project value
£50k–£100k
Description
Lower ground floor infill extension with terrace, new rear dormer, and refurbishment.
Estimated project value
£100k–£250k
Description
Prior approval for a ground floor rear extension 6m deep with 2.48m eaves.
Location
Greater London, TW3 3QL
Estimated project value
£50k–£100k
Description
Demolition of garage and construction of part 1/part 2 side extension with front alterations.
Location
Greater London, SE9 3PR
Estimated project value
£250k–£1m
Description
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side extension.
Location
Greater London, E7 0HL
Estimated project value
£50k–£100k
Description
Replacement of second floor with mansard roof and construction of new basement.
Estimated project value
£250k–£1m
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Why Planning Applications Are Effective Construction Leads in London
Planning applications appear before contractors are shortlisted. This gives you time to understand the scope, review drawings, and introduce your business before decisions are locked in.
Source: London borough planning portals, monitored daily by BuildAlert.
Domestic and Commercial Construction Leads
BuildAlert supports both domestic construction leads and commercial construction leads. Many London contractors use both to balance short-term work with longer-term projects.
Domestic leads include extensions, loft conversions and refurbishments. Commercial leads include fit-outs, industrial units, mixed-use developments and change-of-use schemes.
Construction Jobs That Come From London Planning Applications
BuildAlert tracks planning applications across Greater London that regularly turn into paid work:
Extensions and Structural Alterations
Rear, side and wraparound extensions common across terraced and semi-detached housing.
Loft Conversions and Dormers
Bedroom and office additions involving roofing, steel, electrics and plumbing.
Basement and Lower Ground Works
Higher-value projects typically involving groundworks and waterproofing.
Full Refurbishments
Internal reconfiguration, kitchens, bathrooms, rewires and heating upgrades.
New Builds and Infill Plots
Single dwellings and small developments where early contractor access matters.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Conversions
Office-to-residential and similar schemes involving multiple trades.
Planning-led outreach helps contractors engage earlier and quote more selectively.
Commercial and Tender Opportunities in London
BuildAlert surfaces planning applications for commercial and mixed-use developments across London. These projects often progress to tender shortly after approval.
Early visibility helps contractors identify developers, review scope, and position themselves before tender lists are finalised.
Using Planning Leads to Build a Predictable Pipeline
Select boroughs you actively work in.
Filter projects by value, type and domestic or commercial use.
Review new applications weekly.
Contact suitable projects early.
Maintain a rolling list of upcoming opportunities.
Construction Leads in London by Trade
Builders and general contractors
Electricians and electrical contractors
Roofers and roofing specialists
Groundworkers and drainage contractors
Plumbers and heating engineers
Window, bifold and glazing suppliers
Commercial fit-out contractors
London Boroughs Covered
Search construction leads across Greater London, including high-demand boroughs for extensions, refurbishments and new build work.
• Camden
• Westminster
• Kensington and Chelsea
• Hammersmith and Fulham
• Wandsworth
• Lambeth
• Southwark
• Hackney
• Islington
• Tower Hamlets
• Greenwich
• Lewisham
• Croydon
• Bromley
• Barnet
• Enfield
• Ealing
• Brent
• Hounslow
• Harrow
• Bexley
• Havering
Why London Contractors Choose BuildAlert
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Domestic and commercial opportunities
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