Our team provides expert roof installations, slate and tile roof repairs, flat roof maintenance, leadwork, and chimney restoration in Dalston, delivering long-lasting protection for your property.
We are licensed, insured, and highly experienced in all types of roofing, from GRP fibreglass roofing and pitched roofs to ridge repointing and precision lead flashings. Serving Dalston and the wider North London & East London areas, we deliver quality craftsmanship and reliable results.
Proudly serving Dalston with expert roofing services, including leadwork, flat roof installation, and chimney repairs.
Our Dalston roofing specialists are fully certified, insured, and compliant with all UK building regulations.
From New Roof Installation to Roof Repairs, Leadwork, and Chimney Repairs in Dalston, we deliver exceptional quality craftsmanship.
Dalston mixes Victorian terraces, flats above the shops on Kingsland High Street and newer blocks with large flat roofs, with De Beauvoir Town’s conservation area next door. We cover all of it in E8 – flat roofs, slate, leadwork, chimneys and maintenance.
Flat roofs over shops, flats and extensions.
Dalston has lots of flat roofs above shops and on rear extensions, often with several layers of old felt.
🔹 Old felt stripped back to a sound deck
🔹 Seamless GRP finish
🔹 Outlets and upstands detailed properly
Slate roofs on Dalston terraces.
Victorian terraces off Kingsland Road and around De Beauvoir have natural slate front slopes.
🔹 Matching natural slate
🔹 Slipped and cracked slates replaced
🔹 Re-slating where needed
Mixed roofs across E8.
From terraces to flats above shops, Dalston roofs vary street by street.
🔹 Pitched roof repairs on terraces
🔹 Roofs above commercial units
🔹 Butterfly roofs behind parapets
Lead flashings and parapet gutters.
Parapets on Dalston terraces and shopfronts rely on lead to keep water out.
🔹 Parapet gutters relined
🔹 Chimney and abutment flashings renewed
🔹 Lead cappings on parapet walls
Chimneys on terraces and shop buildings.
Older Dalston buildings often have chimneys that no longer serve a fire but still need to stay sound.
🔹 Repointing and flaunching
🔹 Redundant flues capped
🔹 New lead flashings
Maintenance for busy E8 roofs.
Flat roofs above shops collect debris and blocked outlets cause ponding.
🔹 Outlet and gutter clearing
🔹 Flat roof inspections
🔹 Photo reports for owners and agents
We repair roofs across Dalston – terraces, flats above Kingsland High Street shops and the period houses of De Beauvoir Town.
Lead parapet gutters, cappings and flashings on Dalston terraces and shop buildings are renewed by our team.
Dalston chimneys are repointed, re-flaunched, capped or re-flashed to keep them sound and dry.
Regular outlet and gutter clearing stops ponding on Dalston's flat roofs above shops.
Dalston is just a short drive from our Hackney base, and we work on its terraces, shops and newer blocks all the time. Roofs above shops are planned so the business below can keep trading.
Every job starts with a survey and photos of what we find, followed by a clear written quote, and we match slate and lead in De Beauvoir’s conservation area.
Dalston is a mix of mid-Victorian terraces, flats above shops on Kingsland High Street and converted houses split into two or three flats. We carry out roofing across Dalston (E8), including homes on and around Albion Drive and Kingsland Road.
In Dalston we often see tired felt roofs on back additions, missing slates on butterfly roofs and leaks where shop-parade roofs meet the flats above. Albion Square and Navarino Road sit in conservation areas, so repairs there need to match the original detailing.
We start with a roof survey, take photos of what we find and give you a clear written quote before any work begins. We are based in Hackney E9, so Dalston is on our doorstep.
Do you repair roofs on houses converted into flats in Dalston?
Yes. Many Dalston roofs are shared between flats, so we can survey for the freeholder or managing agent and report on what each part of the roof needs.
Do you replace flat roofs on rear extensions in E8?
Yes. We replace felt and failed flat roofs with GRP fibreglass or new felt systems on extensions, dormers and back additions across E8.
Do I need permission for roof work in Dalston?
Like-for-like repairs usually do not, but changing materials or roof shape may. Albion Square and Navarino Road sit in conservation areas, so repairs there need to match the original detailing. We can advise before work starts.
Expert Dalston Roofers You Can Trust
We pride ourselves on reliable, high-quality workmanship for all roofing, leadwork, and chimney services in Dalston
Why Choose Our Roofing Services?
🔹 Specialists in all roof types: Slate Roofs, Tile Roofs, Flat & Mansard Roofs
🔹 Precision leadwork and flashing installation
🔹 Professional chimney repairs, repointing & rebuilds
🔹 Fully licensed, insured & trusted in Dalston
We proudly provide expert roofing, leadwork, and chimney services across Dalston and the surrounding areas of North London & East London. Whether you’re in need of a new roof installation, slate or tile roof repairs, lead flashings, or chimney restoration in North London & East London, our team is local, reliable, and ready to help.
At BARL Roofing, we’re trusted by homeowners and businesses across Dalston East London for our roofing, leadwork, and chimney services. Our clients value our attention to detail, expert craftsmanship, and long-lasting results. From new roof installations to slate and tile repairs, lead flashings, and chimney restorations, we always deliver a reliable, professional service.
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Need reliable roofing, leadwork, or chimney services in Dalston and across East London? Our friendly team is here to help with new roof installations, slate & tile roof repairs, lead flashings, chimney rebuilds, and more. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote.
From new roof installations to slate and tile repairs, leadwork, and chimney restoration – BARL delivers quality roofing services you can rely on. Serving Dalston and East London with expert craftsmanship.
Dalston mixes Victorian terraces with flats above the shops on Kingsland High Street and newer blocks with large flat roofs. Next door, De Beauvoir Town is a conservation area with its own distinctive early Victorian houses.
Roofs above shops often have several layers of old felt. We check what is underneath before recommending a repair or a new flat roof.
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.”
From roofing to full building restoration, one trusted team covers Dalston and its neighbouring areas.
Tell us about your property and we’ll arrange a free, no-obligation site survey with a clear written quote.