Trusted Home Services in Highgate, N6
A leafy hilltop village straddling two boroughs, known for its historic cemetery, stunning views, and characterful properties.
Transport
Zone Zone 3
Highgate Underground (Northern Line)
Properties
Victorian villas
Georgian houses
Council
London Borough of Haringey / Camden
1 conservation areas
Response Time
Same day service
2hr emergency response
About Highgate
Highgate developed as a medieval settlement at the top of a steep hill on the Great North Road. The Bishop of London built a gatehouse here in the 14th century to control access, giving the area its name. The village prospered as a stop for travellers and by the 17th century had become a fashionable retreat from London.
The famous Highgate Cemetery, opened in 1839, became a fashionable Victorian burial ground and is the final resting place of Karl Marx, George Eliot, and many other notable figures. The arrival of the Northern Line at Highgate station in 1941 improved connections while the area maintained its distinct village identity.
Highgate Village retains an almost rural feel with its ancient pubs, independent shops, and stunning views across London from Waterlow Park. The area straddles Camden and Haringey boroughs, creating a unique administrative situation where some streets have different rules for planning applications.
The steep geography means many properties have multiple levels, with basements and lower ground floors common. This creates both opportunities and challenges for renovation work, particularly around drainage and damp-proofing.
Local Landmarks
- Highgate Cemetery
- Waterlow Park
- Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
- The Flask pub
- Lauderdale House
- Highgate School
Parks & Green Spaces
- Waterlow Park
- Highgate Wood
- Queens Wood
- Hampstead Heath (eastern extension)
Notable Residents
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet)
- Kate Moss (model)
- George Michael (singer)
- Annie Lennox (singer)
- Jamie Oliver (chef)
Common Property Challenges in Highgate
Our extensive experience in Highgate means we understand the unique challenges of properties in this area. Here's what we commonly help with:
Damp issues due to hillside location and older construction
Complex drainage systems on sloped sites
Multi-level properties with heating challenges
Victorian cast iron guttering needing replacement
Coordination needed between two borough planning depts
Elderly heating systems in larger properties
Popular Services in Highgate
Based on local property types and common requirements, here are the services most requested by Highgate residents.
Streets We Cover in Highgate
We provide services to these streets and surrounding areas in N6, N19.
Planning & Conservation in Highgate
Conservation Areas
- Highgate Conservation Area
Need help with planning? We regularly work with London Borough of Haringey / Camdenplanning department and can advise on what permissions you may need for your project. Many of our services fall under Permitted Development, meaning no planning application is required.
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