Looking for experienced brickwork contractors in Hackney? Whether you’re planning a brick façade restoration, dealing with a damaged chimney, or wondering how to repair cracks in a brick wall, BARL is here to help.Looking for experienced brickwork contractors in Hackney? Whether you’re planning a brick façade restoration, dealing with a damaged chimney, or wondering how to repair cracks in a brick wall, BARL is here to help.
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 Hackney and the wider East and North London area, we deliver quality craftsmanship and reliable results.
Proudly serving Hackney with expert roofing services, including leadwork, flat roof installation, and chimney repairs.
Our Hackney roofing specialists are fully certified, insured, and compliant with all UK building regulations.
From new roofs to repairs, leadwork, and chimneys in Hackney — we deliver top-quality craftsmanship.
Hackney is our home patch – our yard is in E9 – so we know its Victorian terraces, hidden butterfly roofs, rear extensions and loft conversions well. We cover every type of roofing across E5, E8 and E9, from GRP flat roofs to slate, leadwork and chimneys.
Flat roofs for Hackney extensions and dormers.
Rear kitchen extensions and loft dormers across Hackney are mostly flat-roofed, often with tired felt.
🔹 Seamless GRP over sound decking
🔹 Proper falls so water drains away
🔹 Neat trims against brick and slate
Welsh slate on Hackney terraces.
Hackney’s Victorian terraces are roofed in natural slate, repaired like-for-like in conservation areas.
🔹 Slipped and cracked slates replaced
🔹 Matching natural slate
🔹 Full re-slating where battens have failed
Butterfly roofs behind Hackney parapets.
Many Hackney terraces hide a V-shaped butterfly roof behind the front parapet wall.
🔹 Valley gutters relined
🔹 Hopper heads and outlets cleared and sealed
🔹 Pitched and mansard roof repairs
Lead valleys, parapets and flashings.
Lead keeps Hackney’s butterfly roofs and parapets watertight, but old lead splits with age.
🔹 Valley and parapet gutters in new lead
🔹 Chimney and abutment flashings
🔹 Lead sized correctly to avoid splitting
Chimneys on E5, E8 and E9 terraces.
Shared stacks across Hackney terraces often need repointing and new flaunching.
🔹 Stack repointing
🔹 Pots re-bedded or capped
🔹 New lead flashings
Keeping hidden gutters clear.
Butterfly valleys and parapet gutters fill with debris and overflow without anyone noticing.
🔹 Valley and outlet clearing
🔹 Ridge and parapet checks
🔹 Photo report after every visit
Hackney is where we are based, and our team works on its terraces, butterfly roofs and extensions every week.
We reline the lead valleys and parapet gutters that keep Hackney's butterfly roofs dry.
Shared chimney stacks across Hackney terraces are repointed, re-flaunched and re-flashed.
Regular clearing of hidden valleys and parapet gutters stops Hackney roofs overflowing.
We are a Hackney company with our yard in E9, so we can reach most of the borough quickly, from Clapton and Homerton to Dalston and London Fields.
We get up onto the roof, photograph the valleys, parapets and gutters, explain what we find and give you a clear written quote. In conservation areas we match slate and lead like-for-like.
Hackney’s housing is mostly Victorian terraces in London stock brick, with older Georgian houses around Clapton Square and Sutton Place and plenty of 1960s–80s low-rise blocks in between. We carry out roofing across Hackney (E8, E9 and E5), including homes on and around Clapton Square and Morning Lane.
Typical jobs here are slipped and cracked Welsh slates on terraces, worn-out felt flat roofs on rear extensions, and leaking valley gutters behind front parapets. Several streets fall within conservation areas such as Clapton Square and Victoria Park, where like-for-like materials are expected.
We inspect the roof first, explain the options with photos, and confirm everything in a written quote. We are based in Hackney E9, so Hackney is on our doorstep.
Do you replace flat roofs on rear extensions in E8, E9 and E5?
Yes. We replace felt and failed flat roofs with GRP fibreglass or new felt systems on extensions, dormers and back additions across E8, E9 and E5.
Do I need permission for roof work in Hackney?
Like-for-like repairs usually do not, but changing materials or roof shape may. Several streets fall within conservation areas such as Clapton Square and Victoria Park, where like-for-like materials are expected. We can advise before work starts.
Can you match the original slates or tiles in Hackney?
Yes. We source reclaimed or new natural slate and clay tiles to match, which matters in conservation areas such as those in Hackney.
Expert Hackney Roofers You Can Trust
We pride ourselves on reliable, high-quality workmanship for all roofing, leadwork, and chimney services in Hackney.
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 Hackney
We proudly provide expert roofing, leadwork, and chimney services across Hackney and the surrounding areas of East and North London. Whether you’re in need of a new roof installation, slate or tile roof repairs, lead flashings, or chimney restoration in East and North London, our team is local, reliable, and ready to help.
At BARL Roofing, we’re trusted by homeowners and businesses across Hackney 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 Hackney 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 Hackney and East London with expert craftsmanship.
Hackney is our home patch – our yard is on Frampton Park Road in E9 – so most of the roofs we work on are a short drive away. The borough is mostly Victorian terraces, many with hidden butterfly (V-shaped) roofs behind a front parapet, plus a growing number of rear flat-roof extensions and loft conversions from Clapton down to Homerton and Well Street.
Many Hackney streets sit in conservation areas, so front roof slopes and parapets usually need like-for-like materials. We match slate, ridge tiles and lead details to the original wherever we can.
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 Hackney and its neighbouring areas.
Tell us about your property and we’ll arrange a free, no-obligation site survey with a clear written quote.