Looking for roofers near me in Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Galway? This guide explains what a roofer does, what jobs cost in 2026 and how to check who you are hiring, with a local number for each city.
This guide is for homeowners who want a straight answer before they ring anyone. It covers what roofers actually do, which job you probably need, what each costs, and how to tell a genuine roofer from a bad one.
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"Roofer" covers a lot of different jobs. Knowing which one you need makes every quote easier to compare.
Most homeowners do not start with a job name. They start with a stain, a drip or a slipped slate. This is how the usual signs map to the usual work. It is a guide, and only a roofer on site can confirm it.
| What you can see | What it often means | Usual job |
|---|---|---|
| A brown stain on a ceiling that grows after rain | Water getting in through a slipped slate, a failed flashing or a worn flat roof | Leak repair, or flat roof repair |
| A drip or damp patches in the attic | A gap in the covering or underlay, or a blocked valley | Leak repair |
| Damp on a chimney breast or wall | Failed lead flashing or crumbling pointing around the stack | Flashing and chimney repair |
| Slates or tiles on the ground after a storm | Fixings have failed or the covering has been lifted | Emergency securing, then repair |
| Water pooling on a flat roof, or a cracked surface | A worn membrane or felt, often with water already getting through | Flat roof repair or replacement |
| Leaks in several rooms, or daylight in the attic | The covering, underlay and battens are failing across the whole roof | Full re-roof |
If the problem is in one place, a repair is almost always the better value. A replacement makes sense when the same failure is showing up all over the roof, because patching a roof with nothing sound to fix to costs more over a few winters than doing it once.
These are our own indicative 2026 ranges. They are a guide until a roofer has seen your roof, and VAT at 13.5% is charged on top.
Indicative 2026 price range, in euro. VAT at 13.5% on top.
Scaffolding is not automatic. It goes on where a building is very high, or on a busy street where people walk underneath. Where it is needed, it is a separate line on the quote, and you are free to source your own if you can beat the rate.
For a deeper breakdown, see our roof repair cost guide and roof replacement cost guide.
After a storm, the first call-out makes the roof safe and stops the water. The permanent repair is a separate quote once the roof can be assessed properly. Typical emergency call-out work:
Dublin roofs are a mix. There are Victorian and Edwardian terraces with natural slate, 1930s to 1980s semi-detached estates, and a lot of flat-roof rear extensions that were added later. Flat roofs are where we see many Dublin leaks start, particularly older felt that has cracked or lifted.
We cover Dublin city, north and south. See our Dublin roofers page, or go straight to Dublin city, North Dublin or South Dublin.
“Excellent work. Started soon after getting them in for a quote and did a great, thorough job”Laura O'Brien, Dublin, ★★★★★ on Google
Dublin pricing follows the same ranges above. Our guide to choosing a roofing company in Dublin and our flat roof replacement guide go further.
Need a roofer in Dublin? Fill in the quote box or call 01 2657795.
Cork is where we started in 2019, and it is our deepest base. Older stock around the city centre, with period and Georgian houses, sits beside estates in the suburbs such as Douglas, Togher, Ballincollig and Bishopstown. Conservation areas and protected structures can affect what you are allowed to change, so check with the council first on an older property.
The coast is hard on roofs. Atlantic storm damage drives most of our winter repair work, and places like Cobh, Kinsale and Clonakilty take the worst of it. We also cover Carrigaline, Midleton, Mallow, Bandon, Fermoy and Youghal.
“For our Sunday's Well home I needed a last-minute replacement of leaking roof at the rear of a three-storey house. Recommended Roofing provided a prompt, fair estimate and, despite the wet weather, had a scaffold tower in place and the job finished in one day. The installers (David and one colleague) were efficient, courteous, and helpful throughout, and they left the site tidy, removing all waste. Very pleased with the quick response, the team, and the quality of the work. Highly recommended.”Andy Byrne, Sunday's Well, Cork, ★★★★★ on Google
See our Cork roofers page, our Cork roof repair service and the guides on roof replacement in Cork and how to vet a roofer in Cork.
Need a roofer in Cork? Fill in the quote box or call 021 2040925.
Limerick city has Georgian terraces in the Newtown Pery area, some in architectural conservation areas, which affects how they can be repaired. The suburbs, including Castletroy, Dooradoyle, Raheen, Annacotty and Corbally, are mostly 1980s estates where concrete tile dominates.
We also work in Adare, Newcastle West, Kilmallock, Abbeyfeale and Rathkeale, and on commercial roofs across the city.
See our Limerick roofers page, our Limerick roof repair service and the guides on roof replacement in Limerick and choosing a roof replacement company in Limerick.
Need a roofer in Limerick? Fill in the quote box or call 061 788600.
Galway takes the full force of the Atlantic. From Salthill and Knocknacarra to Oranmore, Renmore and Barna, and out to Clifden, wind and salt shorten the life of anything that is not specified for the coast, so marine-grade materials matter here more than anywhere else we work. Traditional Connemara stone houses have their own needs too.
We also cover Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Athenry and Gort.
“Fantastic experience. Fixed my gutter issue quickly and no issues afterwards. Quick efficent and at a good price. Highly recommended for the galway area.”Jeffrey Mahony, Galway, ★★★★★ on Google
See our Galway roofers page, our Galway roof repair service and the guides on re-roofing in Galway and slate versus concrete tile for Galway roofs.
Need a roofer in Galway? Fill in the quote box or call 091 622895.
Most people hire a roofer once or twice in their lives, so it is hard to know what good looks like. These checks take a few minutes and filter out most of the bad ones.
Our guides on how to choose a roofer and recommended roofers in Ireland go through this in more detail.
The guarantee is written, and it is handed over before you sign. We employ our own crews, we are CIRI registered, and the same standards apply in all four cities.
Grants for the roof itself are rare. SEAI grants are mainly for energy upgrades such as attic and roof insulation, so it is worth checking what applies to your home. Our SEAI retrofit grants guide explains what they cover.
If a storm has damaged your roof, check your home insurance policy first. Take photos before anything is moved, keep the receipt for any emergency work, and ask your roofer for a written description of the damage. Rainfall and wind data for your area is on the Met Éireann climate data pages.
A like-for-like re-roof does not usually need planning permission. Changing the roof shape or adding dormers does, and a protected structure or conservation area needs a check with the council first.
We work in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. For a guide to roofs and costs near you, see the full list of our roofing guides, or go straight to your city: Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Galway.
Not sure what you need? Do not worry about the name of the job. Fill in the quote box or ring the number for your city, and a qualified roofer will look at it and tell you straight.
For a typical three-bed semi, a concrete tile re-roof is usually €8,000 to €18,000 and natural slate €12,000 to €28,000, plus VAT at 13.5%. These are indicative 2026 ranges. Roof size, access, chimneys and the condition of the timber underneath move the price, so a survey is the only way to get a firm figure.
A roof leak repair typically costs €400 to €2,500. The cause is what sets the price: a slipped slate is much cheaper than a failed valley or a worn flat roof. Access and any internal damage to make good also change the total.
A registered roofer who will come out and look at the roof and the attic before giving a price. Check the company is on the CIRI register, ask for proof of insurance, and get the quote and the guarantee in writing. We use our own employed roofers and do not subcontract.
Usually you do not need to empty it, but dust can fall during a re-roof. Move anything valuable, and clear the area around the attic hatch. Your roofer will tell you what to do at the survey.
Securing loose tiles or slates temporarily is typically €200 to €500, and weatherproofing after storm damage is typically €300 to €800. An emergency structural safety assessment is typically €200 to €400. The call-out makes the roof safe, and the permanent repair is a separate quote.
Yes, VAT at 13.5% applies on top of the prices we quote. Our written quotes say clearly what is included and what is not.
Not always. Scaffolding goes on where a building is very high, or on a busy street where people walk underneath. Where it is needed, it is a separate line on the quote, and you are free to arrange your own if it is suitable for the work.
If the problem is in one place, repair is almost always better value. Replacement makes sense when the same failure is showing up across the whole roof, such as leaks in several rooms, failed underlay and battens, or daylight in the attic. We will tell you which one it is.
A like-for-like re-roof does not usually need planning permission. Changing the roof shape or adding dormers does. A protected structure or a house in a conservation area needs a check with the local council first.
Grants for the roof covering itself are rare. SEAI grants are mainly for energy upgrades such as attic and roof insulation, so check seai.ie for what applies to your home.
Repairs carry a written guarantee of a minimum of 3 years and up to 10 years on major repair work. Replacements carry 10 years. Any job where we replace the roof or the gutters also carries our Lifetime Leak Guarantee.
We work in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Fill in the quote box on this page, or call Dublin on 01 2657795, Cork on 021 2040925, Limerick on 061 788600 or Galway on 091 622895. The survey visit and written quote are free.
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