Our team provides expert roof installations, slate and tile roof repairs, flat roof maintenance, leadwork, and chimney restoration in Highbury, 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 Highbury and the wider North London & East London areas, we deliver quality craftsmanship and reliable results.
Proudly serving Highbury with expert roofing, leadwork, and chimney services..
Our Highbury 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 Highbury , we deliver exceptional quality craftsmanship.
Around Highbury Fields and Highbury New Park, roofs are steep Victorian slate with decorative ridges, tall chimneys and bay roofs. We cover the full range in N5 – from slate and ridge work to lead bays, dormers and flat-roofed extensions.
Flat roofs for Highbury extensions and dormers.
Rear extensions and loft dormers on Highbury houses often still have old felt coverings.
🔹 Old felt stripped and replaced with GRP
🔹 New boarding where the deck has softened
🔹 Clean edge details against brick and render
Steep slate roofs with decorative ridges.
Highbury’s Victorian villas have tall slate roofs and ornamental ridge tiles worth keeping.
🔹 Slipped slates refixed
🔹 Decorative ridge tiles re-bedded or matched
🔹 Re-slating with matching natural slate
Pitched roofs, hips and loft conversions in N5.
Many Highbury houses are now flats with loft rooms added over the years.
🔹 Hip and valley repairs
🔹 Dormer roofs and cheeks made watertight
🔹 Pitched roof repairs for converted flats
Lead bay roofs and chimney flashings.
Bay windows across Highbury are topped with small lead roofs that crack with age.
🔹 Bay window roofs re-covered in lead
🔹 Chimney and abutment flashings renewed
🔹 Valley leadwork replaced where split
Tall Victorian chimneys around Highbury Fields.
Highbury’s tall stacks catch the weather, so mortar, flaunching and pots wear faster.
🔹 Stack repointing
🔹 Pots re-bedded and flaunching renewed
🔹 Redundant flues capped
Keeping Highbury roofs in good order.
Trees around Highbury Fields drop leaves into gutters and valleys every autumn.
🔹 Autumn gutter and valley clearing
🔹 Ridge repointing and re-bedding
🔹 Inspection with photos of any issues
Our team works across Highbury’s Victorian villas and terraces, repairing steep slate roofs, ridges, bays and dormers.
We re-cover Highbury's lead bay roofs and renew chimney and valley leadwork.
Tall Victorian stacks around Highbury Fields are repointed and re-flaunched to keep them sound.
Autumn checks clear leaves from Highbury gutters and valleys and catch loose ridges early.
Highbury’s period houses have roofs full of detail – decorative ridges, tall stacks and lead bays – and we repair them with matching materials so the character is kept in its conservation areas.
Many Highbury properties are converted flats, so we work with freeholders and managing agents, starting every job with a survey, photos and a clear written quote.
Highbury has large Victorian villas and semi-detached houses around Highbury New Park and Aberdeen Park, and handsome terraces facing Highbury Fields. We carry out roofing across Highbury (N5), including homes on and around Highbury Grove and Aberdeen Park.
Larger Highbury houses have complex pitched roofs with hips, valleys and dormers, where slipped slates and failed valley linings are the usual problems. Highbury Fields, Highbury New Park and Aberdeen Park are all conservation areas.
Every job starts with an inspection, photos of the problem areas and a written quote, so you know exactly what is needed. We are based in Hackney E9, so Highbury is on our doorstep.
Do you replace flat roofs on rear extensions in N5?
Yes. We replace felt and failed flat roofs with GRP fibreglass or new felt systems on extensions, dormers and back additions across N5.
Do I need permission for roof work in Highbury?
Like-for-like repairs usually do not, but changing materials or roof shape may. Highbury Fields, Highbury New Park and Aberdeen Park are all conservation areas. We can advise before work starts.
Can you match the original slates or tiles in Highbury?
Yes. We source reclaimed or new natural slate and clay tiles to match, which matters in conservation areas such as those in Highbury.
Expert Highbury Roofers You Can Trust
We pride ourselves on reliable, high-quality workmanship for all roofing, leadwork, and chimney services in Highbury
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 Highbury
We proudly provide expert roofing, leadwork, and chimney services across Highbury 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 Highbury North 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 Highbury and across North 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 Highbury and North London with expert craftsmanship.
Around Highbury Fields and Highbury New Park the houses are large Victorian villas and long terraces with steep slate roofs, decorative ridge tiles, tall chimneys and bay windows. Many have been converted into flats, with loft rooms added over the years.
Highbury has several conservation areas, so original features such as decorative ridges and finials are kept or matched when we repair a 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 Highbury and its neighbouring areas.
Tell us about your property and we’ll arrange a free, no-obligation site survey with a clear written quote.