Our team provides expert roof installations, slate and tile roof repairs, flat roof maintenance, leadwork, and chimney restoration in Kentish Town, 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 Kentish Town and the wider North London & East London areas, we deliver quality craftsmanship and reliable results.
Proudly serving Kentish Town with expert roofing, leadwork, and chimney services.
Our Kentish Town 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 Kentish Town, we deliver exceptional quality craftsmanship.
Kentish Town is mostly Victorian terraces with butterfly roofs behind parapets, plus many mansard and loft extensions added over the years. We repair all of it across NW5 – valley gutters, mansards, slate, lead, chimneys and flat-roofed extensions.
Flat roofs for Kentish Town extensions and mansard tops.
Rear extensions and the flat tops of mansards are common leak points in NW5.
🔹 Seamless GRP over new decking
🔹 Falls set so water reaches the outlets
🔹 Clean trims at parapets and walls
Slate roofs on NW5 terraces.
Kentish Town terraces have natural slate front slopes, often hidden behind a parapet.
🔹 Matching natural slate repairs
🔹 Slipped slates refixed
🔹 Re-slating where battens have failed
Butterfly roofs and mansards in Kentish Town.
Many Kentish Town houses have a butterfly roof, a mansard extension, or both.
🔹 Butterfly valley gutters relined
🔹 Mansard slopes and tops repaired
🔹 Junctions between mansards and party walls sealed
Lead where mansards meet old parapets.
The join between a newer mansard and the original parapet wall is a frequent source of leaks in NW5.
🔹 Parapet and valley gutters in new lead
🔹 Abutment and step flashings renewed
🔹 Outlets and hoppers resealed
Chimney repairs on Kentish Town terraces.
Shared stacks on Kentish Town terraces often need repointing and new flaunching.
🔹 Stack repointing
🔹 Pots re-bedded or capped
🔹 Lead flashings renewed
Keeping butterfly roofs clear.
Hidden valley gutters fill with leaves and debris and overflow without anyone noticing.
🔹 Valley and outlet clearing
🔹 Ridge and parapet checks
🔹 Photo report of the hidden roof
We work on Kentish Town’s Victorian terraces every week, repairing butterfly roofs, mansards and the hidden gutters behind their parapets.
We renew the lead where Kentish Town mansards meet old parapet walls – one of the most common leak points in NW5.
Shared chimney stacks on Kentish Town terraces are repointed, re-flaunched and re-flashed.
Regular clearing of hidden valley gutters stops Kentish Town butterfly roofs overflowing.
Kentish Town roofs are often hidden behind parapets, so problems go unnoticed until water comes through the ceiling. We get up onto the roof, photograph the valleys, mansard junctions and gutters, and explain exactly what we find.
Streets such as those on the Bartholomew Estate are in a conservation area, so we use matching slate and traditional leadwork and give you a clear written quote before any work starts.
Kentish Town is made up of mid-Victorian terraces, many with stucco window surrounds and decorative parapets, and a good number converted into flats. We carry out roofing across Kentish Town (NW5), including homes on and around Kentish Town Road and Lady Margaret Road.
Kentish Town terraces usually have Welsh slate roofs behind decorative parapets, plus flat roofs on rear extensions and loft dormers. The Bartholomew Estate and Kentish Town conservation areas cover several streets.
We inspect the roof first, explain the options with photos, and confirm everything in a written quote. We are based in Hackney E9, so Kentish Town is well within our regular working area.
How quickly can you look at a roof leak in Kentish Town?
We are based in Hackney E9 and work across NW5 every week, so we can usually arrange a visit quickly and make the roof safe.
Do you repair roofs on houses converted into flats in Kentish Town?
Yes. Many Kentish Town 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 NW5?
Yes. We replace felt and failed flat roofs with GRP fibreglass or new felt systems on extensions, dormers and back additions across NW5.
Expert Kentish Town Roofers You Can Trust
We pride ourselves on reliable, high-quality workmanship for all roofing, leadwork, and chimney services in Kentish Town
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 Kentish Town
We proudly provide expert roofing, leadwork, and chimney services across Kentish Town 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 Kentish Town 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 Kentish Town 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 Kentish Town and East London with expert craftsmanship.
Kentish Town is mostly Victorian terraces, many with butterfly roofs behind a parapet, and lots of mansard and loft extensions added over the years. Streets such as those on the Bartholomew Estate are in a conservation area.
Mansard extensions often meet the old parapet walls, and that join is a common source of leaks. We check the lead work at that junction carefully.
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 Kentish Town and its neighbouring areas.
Tell us about your property and we’ll arrange a free, no-obligation site survey with a clear written quote.