Will and Alex were friendly, polite and kept us clearly informed throughout the project. Their workmanship was outstanding and they completed the job neatly.
Roofers in Islington
N1, N5, N7, EC1
Georgian and Victorian terraces, conservation areas on almost every other street, and more rear-extension flat roofs than anywhere else we work. We repair, repoint and re-roof across N1, N5, N7 and EC1.
The housing stock in Islington
Islington is dense, old and largely protected. You've got Georgian stock around Barnsbury and Canonbury, solid Victorian terraces through Holloway and Highbury, and a huge number of houses that have had a rear extension added at some point in the last forty years. That last detail matters: those extensions almost always carry a flat roof, and flat roofs are the single most common reason we get called out in N1 and N7.
Conservation areas and what they mean for you
Much of Islington sits inside a designated conservation area, and a good number of properties are listed. In practice that usually means like-for-like repairs are fine, but changing the material, whether slate to concrete tile or timber sash to uPVC, is not.
We work to match what's there: reclaimed Welsh slate where that's the original covering, lime mortar on stock brick, and traditional joint profiles on repointing. If a job looks like it needs consent, it's worth knowing before you commit, so ask us at the inspection.
Rear extension flat roofs
The classic Islington callout is water appearing in a back room after heavy rain. Nine times out of ten it's the flat roof over the rear addition, either a felt covering that's reached the end of its life, or a fall that was never set correctly so water sits in a puddle instead of running off.
We check the deck and the fall, not just the surface. Recoating a flat roof with standing water on it is money thrown away, and we'd rather tell you that than take it.
Access, parking and scaffolding in N1 and N7
Narrow streets, controlled parking zones and very little front garden. Scaffolding in Islington often needs a licence and sometimes a suspended bay, and that has a real cost and lead time attached.
Ask about it when you get your quote, so the cost of access is known up front rather than added later.
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What people say once the job's done.
Alex and Will travelled over… to do this for me before the next lot of rain, and giving me peace of mind. Absolutely superb service with friendly and approachable guys willing to help.
Called Aftercare to do a repair on my roof. Will and his team came out, done a fantastic job in quick timing, reasonably priced.
Roofing work in Islington: Roof repairs, New roofs, Flat roofs, Chimneys & leadwork, Guttering, Fascias & soffits.
Get a price for your roof in Islington.
About a minute. Then we ring you to arrange a time to look at the roof.
- Tell us about the roofA few quick questions, about a minute.
- We call youTo arrange a time that suits you.
- Free inspectionWe look at the roof and talk you through it.
- A clear priceNo obligation to go ahead.
Islington: local questions.
Do I need permission to re-roof a house in an Islington conservation area?
For a straight like-for-like replacement using the same material, usually not. If you're changing the roof covering, altering the roofline, or the property is listed, you will need to speak to Islington Council first. Ask us at your free inspection and we'll talk it through.
How quickly can you get to a leak in N1 or N7?
We run a 24/7 emergency callout. If water is coming in, call us on 020 3051 9852.
My flat roof keeps leaking even though it's been repaired twice. Why?
Almost always because the problem is the fall or the deck rather than the covering. If water ponds on the roof for more than a day or two after rain, no surface repair will hold. It needs re-decking to the correct fall.
Can you repoint with lime mortar on a Barnsbury or Canonbury property?
Yes, and on those properties it's usually the only correct answer. Hard cement pointing on soft Georgian and early Victorian brick traps moisture and destroys the brick face. We match the mix, the colour and the joint profile.
Get a straight price for your roof.
You'll usually deal with Will. Tell us what the roof is doing and we'll come and look, free, with no obligation to go ahead.
