Buildings and Restorations Ltd (BARL) is a traditional, family run building company with extensive experience in all styles of London properties.
We replace, repair and restore all styles of roofs, brickwork, chimneys and leadwork. From small scale solutions to complete renovations, we cover all aspects of Exterior Property Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, Insurance and Remedial Building Works.
BARL offers expert roofing and brickwork repairs and installations in the following areas:
Hackney
Islington
Camden
Westminster
City of London
Kensington and Chelsea
We are also available across the whole of London and the Greater London Area if required.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 33 Google reviews of Buildings and Restorations Ltd (BARL). Real feedback from homeowners, landlords and building managers across London.
“We’re so pleased to have had Lee, David, and the whole BARL team complete significant repointing, drainage, and roofing works on our building of flats. From diagnosing the issues to completing the work they were extremely diligent, communicative, and professional. The quality and finish of the work speaks for itself and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them or use them on future projects.”
“Had serious water ingress and after multiple amateur roofers trying to solve the problem I decided to go with a proper outfit. David and his team were very professional and sorted out the issue within a week in the hottest weather of the year. Definitely recommend”
“We recently had a new slate roof installed and it was a really positive experience. The team were professional, turned up when they said they would, and kept things tidy throughout the job, which we appreciated. David and Lee explained everything clearly at the start, so we knew what to expect in terms of timing and cost. All our questions were answered quickly. Highly recommended if you need a new roof in North London!”
“Excellent service from start to finish. After a previous roofer failed to fix the issue, Barl quickly identified the root cause and resolved the leak by replacing my gully and carrying out additional repairs. Their communication was clear and thorough throughout, with different options presented along with the pros, cons and costs of each. They were punctual, professional, left everything clean and tidy, and were friendly and courteous at all times. I would highly recommend David and the entire Barl team.”
“We recently had our chimneys, roof and guttering redone by BARL, they were absolutely fantastic and surpassed our expectations. Lee, David, Tommy, Jim, Enrik, Adrian and Peter were reliable, knowledgeable, considerate and above all kept us informed and explained everything the did throughout the whole process. We've got a little baby and they even stopped work to allow us to put her to bed regularly. We'll be recommending them to everyone.”
“There are possibly cheaper ways to stop your house falling down, but I doubt there are better. The crew on site went out of their way to be diligent, tidy and respectful, which made living and working through a major works project so, so much easier than I had feared or expected. If you have an old London house falling down and the roof falling off, Barl are a good choice of people to call.”
“I'm extremely pleased with the new roof installation BARL did for my home, and I'm beyond impressed with the entire process. From the initial Assessment to the final touches, their professionalism and expertise were clear. David and the guys were respectful of my property and they worked efficiently without causing any disruption. The whole experience was smooth, and I will definitely use them again for future projects!”
“BARL has installed a GRP fibreglass roof + GRP-capped fibreglass parapet walls, and the transformation is remarkable. The process was smooth and efficient. This investment was worth it and the BARL team is very competent. I was managing the project from abroad but all was fine. Their professionalism extended to interacting with my tenants, ensuring minimal disruption and accommodating their schedules. I will recommend them.”
“We recently had BARL install a new slate roof on our home, and once again, they exceeded our expectations. This was our second time working with them—the first being when they repointed our brickwork—and their consistent professionalism and expertise continue to impress us. From the initial site visit to the final inspection, David and his team were thorough, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. They patiently answered all our questions and guided us in selecting the best materials for our home. The team maintained a clean work environment, tidying up after each day's work, and the quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding. We highly recommend BARL to anyone seeking reliable and high-quality roofing services.”
BARL (Buildings and Restorations Ltd) is a family-run London roofing and building restoration company with over 25 years of experience. We carry out roof repairs and replacements (slate, tile, flat and GRP fibreglass roofs), brickwork restoration and repointing, leadwork and lead flashing, chimney repairs and asphalt work.
We are based in Hackney (E9) and work across North, East, West and Central London, including Hackney, Islington, Highbury, Dalston, Camden, Hampstead, Kentish Town, Marylebone, Notting Hill, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and surrounding areas.
Call 0800 130 3632 or send us your details through the contact page. We will arrange a site visit, assess the work needed and send you a clear written quote with the options available.
We are open 7 days a week, 8am to 6pm.
Yes. Much of our work is on Victorian and Edwardian homes and buildings of flats, including slate re-roofing, chimney and parapet repairs, lime repointing and leadwork.
BARL is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews on Google. Customers often mention clear communication, tidy and respectful crews, and fixing leaks that other roofers could not solve.