House Re-Roofing in Galway
What it costs, how long it takes, and who can actually do the work on an Atlantic-exposed home
What it costs, how long it takes, and who can actually do the work on an Atlantic-exposed home
Galway is not inland Limerick and it is not Dublin. Severe Atlantic exposure along the Salthill, Barna, Spiddal and Connemara coastline means wind-driven rain hits roofs sideways for weeks at a time, and salt spray eats standard galvanised fixings well before they reach their rated lifespan. Traditional stone properties in Connemara want lime mortar bedding and reclaimed Welsh slate, not modern substitutes that look wrong on a cottage in Clifden or a townhouse off Shop Street.
On a coastal Galway re-roof we normally specify:
That specification adds roughly 5-10% to an equivalent inland job. It is the difference between a roof that performs for 50 years and one that needs unplanned attention at year 15. Our Clifden case study shows what that thinking looks like on an Atlantic-facing property:
Indicative current ranges for a typical Galway three-bed semi (70-90 m²), before VAT at 13.5%:
Indicative 2026 price range for a typical three-bed semi, in euro before VAT at 13.5%
| Covering | Typical three-bed semi | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete tile | €8,000, €18,000 | 40-50 years |
| Natural slate | €12,000, €28,000 | 80-100+ years |
These are guidance ranges, the firm number comes after a free written quote, once we have gone into the attic and seen what is actually there. Coastal exposure, chimney count and the condition of battens and felt once stripped all move the figure within those ranges. See our slate versus concrete tile guide for Galway roofs for a fuller material comparison, and our price guide for a broader cost reference.
What moves the price on a Galway job:
A re-roof is not always the right call. Replace when:
Repair when the covering is fundamentally sound and the problem is localised, a slipped slate, a failed valley, a chimney flashing that has lifted. We go into the attic and give you a written breakdown either way. We will recommend a repair on a roof we could have sold you a full replacement for. That is the point of the written quote. For repair-scope work, see our roof repairs service and our roof repair prices in Galway guide.
Most three-bed semis take 5-10 working days from scaffold-up to final clean-down. A larger detached house with multiple chimneys and complex valleys can run two to three weeks. We do not strip a roof into a forecast we do not trust, if a serious Atlantic front is forecast, we wait a day rather than leave a stripped roof exposed. Booking windows in Galway typically sit at 2-6 weeks, stretching longer in the storm season from October through February when emergency work pushes planned jobs back.
In a trade with a well-earned trust problem, these are the four questions worth asking every roofer quoting you in Galway:
We are also a member of the National Guild of Master Craftsmen, listed in the Guild's own Roofers directory, and a Guaranteed Irish member. Three independent credentials verifying three different things: craft standards, Irish ownership and statutory construction registration.
For more on vetting roofers before you appoint, see our guide to choosing the best re-roofing company in Galway.
Every full replacement we carry out comes with a 10-year written workmanship guarantee and our Lifetime Leak Guarantee, both handed over in writing before contracts are signed. You do not have to register anything and you do not have to ask. Repair work carries a minimum 3-year written guarantee, up to 10 years on major repair work. Our crews are directly employed, the people on your roof are our people, and the guarantee is backed by the same company that signed the quote.
Read verified customer reviews on our reviews page, or browse completed jobs in our project gallery and case studies.
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We cover Cork, Limerick, Dublin and Galway. If your property is in another city, the equivalent guides are:
For flat roofing on a Galway extension or garage, see our flat roof replacement guide for Galway. For insurance claims after storm damage, see our storm damage insurance guide for Galway.
To arrange a free written quote, visit our contact page or call the Galway line on 091 622895. We will be out, into the attic, and back with a fixed written number, no pressure, no deposit until contracts are signed on larger jobs, and no price moving once the scaffolding goes up.
Indicative 2026 ranges for a typical three-bed semi (70-90 m²) are €8,000-€18,000 for concrete tile and €12,000-€28,000 for natural slate, before VAT at 13.5%. Coastal specifications add roughly 5-10%. A firm price comes after a free site survey.
Both are used widely in Galway. Concrete tile is the more affordable option and suits most estate homes. Natural slate lasts 80-100 years or more and is a better match for period and coastal properties. Our slate versus concrete tile guide for Galway covers the differences in detail.
Every full replacement carries a 10-year written workmanship guarantee plus our Lifetime Leak Guarantee, both handed over in writing before contracts are signed. Repair work carries a minimum 3-year guarantee, up to 10 years on major repairs.
Most three-bed semis take 5-10 working days. Larger homes with multiple chimneys and complex valleys can run two to three weeks. Atlantic weather occasionally delays a start, we wait rather than strip a roof into a bad forecast.
Not automatically. Most jobs are done from ladders or a cherry picker. Scaffolding applies where the building is very high or on a busy street where public safety requires it. When it is needed, it is always a separate line on the quote, never buried in the price, and you are welcome to source it yourself if you can beat our rate.
Emergency securing of loose slates or tiles typically runs €200-€500. Storm damage immediate weatherproofing runs €300-€800. A structural safety assessment after storm damage runs €200-€400. All are indicative 2026 figures. The emergency call-out makes the roof safe; the permanent repair is quoted separately once it is safe to assess.
Replace if the covering is at end of life, repairs are becoming annual and moving around the roof, or the battens and felt underneath have deteriorated across the whole roof. Repair if the covering is sound and the problem is localised. We go into the attic and give you a written breakdown either way.
Yes, Galway city, Salthill, Knocknacarra, Oranmore, Renmore and Barna, plus county towns including Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Athenry, Gort and Clifden.
A like-for-like re-covering normally does not require planning permission. Protected structures, ACA properties and any change of roof material or profile usually do. We flag it when we see it during the site visit, obtaining consent is the owner's responsibility.
On jobs of €10,000 or more, we ask for 33% up front and the balance on completion, nothing in between. On jobs under €10,000 there is no deposit; payment is on completion.
Ask four questions: are they CIRI registered, do they carry verifiable insurance, are their crews directly employed or subcontracted, and do they hand over a written guarantee before contracts are signed? We answer yes to all four. You can verify our CIRI registration at ciri.ie.
Yes. A quote visit for work we could carry out is free and no-obligation. We go into the attic, give you a written itemised breakdown, and the price quoted is the price paid. Call the Galway line on 091 622895 or use the contact form.
Roof Repairs in Galway, Ireland. Free survey, written fixed-price quote, 10-year guarantee.