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Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Sunday's Well, Cork. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 4 hrs
In Sunday's Well, Cork, a roof leak investigation and repair costs €400–€2,500, a flat roof repair €350–€900, a concrete tile re-roof €8,000–€18,000 and a natural slate re-roof €12,000–€28,000.
Emergency response across Sunday's Well and Cork is within 4 hrs, and the €150 call-out is credited against the repair.
Every job starts with a free survey, you get a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours, and the work carries a 10-year written guarantee.
Recommended Roofing is managed day to day by Gerard O’Gorman, General Manager.
Recommended Roofing provide residential and commercial roofing services across Sunday's Well, Cork. Our local team is directly employed — no subcontractors — and works to one standard on every job, from a single-slate repair to a full roof replacement.
Every Sunday's Well project starts with a free on-site survey by a qualified roofer. You receive a written, fixed-price quote within 48 hours. Our 10-year written workmanship guarantee is backed by €6.5 million public liability insurance and CIRI registration — verifiable at ciri.ie.
For emergencies in Sunday's Well, call 021 2040925 — staffed 24/7. Response within 4 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 4 hrs
📍 Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland
See all areas we cover in CorkSunday's Well is one of Cork's oldest, most characterful northside suburbs — steep hillside Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas above the Lee. Roofs are natural slate on complex forms, with prominent chimney stacks and lead valley and flashing details. The hillside setting and mature tree canopy mean north-facing slopes can suffer significant damp and moss growth.
Sunday's Well's hillside Victorian and Edwardian stock generates complex roofing work — mainly chimney stack repairs, ridge repointing, and lead valley replacement on steep-pitched natural slate roofs. Some terraces on the hillside roads face north and get limited direct sunlight, so moss and organic growth build up, which speeds up slate and mortar deterioration.
When you search for roofers near me in Sunday's Well, you need a team with a track record in the area — not a national call centre that subcontracts locally. Recommended Roofing's Cork team has direct knowledge of the housing stock, local planning requirements, and typical roofing problems across Sunday's Well and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Cork is on the Atlantic side of Ireland, so rain tends to arrive often and in long spells. Sunday's Well sits on a ridge above the River Lee, and ridge-top roofs are generally more open to wind than those in sheltered streets. Slipped slates, shifted ridge tiles and worn lead flashings let water in first, and damp can sit in the attic for weeks before a stain shows.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates, chimney pots or stacks that look out of line, and lead flashing that has lifted. Check the attic on the next wet day for daylight or damp, and clear gutters and downpipes, because a blocked gutter on a terrace sends water back under the lowest slates.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. On older terraced roofs the chimneys, lead work and valley gutters deserve the closest look, as they usually fail before the slates do.
Sunday's Well is a suburb in the north-west of Cork city, on a ridge on the north bank of the River Lee. Cork City Council's conservation plan describes older 18th century houses in the village centre, which predate the expansion of the city, and terraces on Sunday's Well Avenue with south-facing gardens. Later 19th century growth is linked to staff of Queen's College moving into the suburb, so the area mixes several periods.
Sunday's Well has an Architectural Conservation Area in Cork City Council's development plan, split into sub-areas that include the village centre and the terraces around Sunday's Well Avenue. Which houses fall inside it, and whether yours is also a Protected Structure, should be confirmed with the council before work starts, because changing the visible look of a roof, for example natural slate to concrete tile, can need planning permission in those cases. The council's own record is the one that counts.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether it is protected. Older houses and terraces are usually natural slate and are often best repaired or re-laid in slate, especially inside the conservation area. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options that are allowed.
Sunday's Well is covered by our Cork team, who also work in the neighbouring areas:
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Complete re-roofs — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written workmanship guarantee on every project.
Domestic Roof Construction →EPDM, TPO, standing seam and flat roof systems for commercial buildings. Full PSCS capability.
Commercial Roofing →Firestone EPDM and GRP fibreglass for extensions, garages and commercial flat roofs. Firestone Approved Installers.
Flat Roofing Systems →Leaks, slipped slates, storm damage, flashing replacement and ridge work. Same-day response available.
Roof Damage Repair →24/7 emergency call-out for storm-damaged roofs. Weatherproofed on arrival — emergency fee credited against permanent repair.
Roof Repair for Storm & Wind Damage →Pre-purchase surveys and insurance reports. Written condition report within 48 hours of inspection.
Roof Inspection →Indicative ranges. All quotes are free, written and fixed-price after a site survey in Sunday's Well.
| Service | Price Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Roof Repair | €350–€900 | Same day |
| Roof Leak Investigation & Repair | €400–€2,500 | 1–3 days |
| EPDM Flat Roof (domestic extension) | €2,500–€5,500 | 1–2 days |
| Concrete Tile Re-Roof | €8,000–€18,000 | 4–10 days |
| Natural Slate Re-Roof | €12,000–€28,000 | 5–14 days |
| Emergency Call-Out | €150 (credited vs repair) | Within 4 hrs |
Slipped slates, cracked tiles, leaks and failed flashings repaired in Sunday's Well. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Sunday's Well →New roof installation in Sunday's Well — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Sunday's Well →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Sunday's Well. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Sunday's Well →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Sunday's Well. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Sunday's Well →Written chimney condition reports in Sunday's Well — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Sunday's Well →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Sunday's Well. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Sunday's Well →New gutter installation in Sunday's Well — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Sunday's Well →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Sunday's Well — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Sunday's Well →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Sunday's Well. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Sunday's Well →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Sunday's Well — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Sunday's Well →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Sunday's Well's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Sunday's Well →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Sunday's Well — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Sunday's Well →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Cork team that covers Sunday's Well and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Sunday's Well, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Sunday's Well is one of Cork's oldest, most characterful northside suburbs — steep hillside Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas above the Lee. Roofs are natural slate on complex forms, with prominent chimney stacks and lead valley and flashing details. The hillside setting and mature tree canopy mean north-facing slopes can suffer significant damp and moss growth.
Sunday's Well's hillside Victorian and Edwardian stock generates complex roofing work — mainly chimney stack repairs, ridge repointing, and lead valley replacement on steep-pitched natural slate roofs. Some terraces on the hillside roads face north and get limited direct sunlight, so moss and organic growth build up, which speeds up slate and mortar deterioration.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Sunday's Well typically costs €8,000–€18,000 depending on roof size and complexity. Natural slate re-roofing ranges from €12,000–€28,000. All prices include removal of the old covering, new breathable underlay, counter-battens, battens, and the new tile or slate. We provide written, fixed-price quotes — no surprises on completion.
For emergency call-outs in Sunday's Well, we aim to respond within 4 hrs. Our emergency line is staffed 24/7 — call 021 2040925. On arrival we weatherproof the affected area immediately. The €150 emergency call-out fee is credited against the cost of any permanent repair.
Yes. Every job starts with a free on-site survey by a qualified roofer — not a sales representative. We assess the full condition of the roof, identify any underlying issues, and provide a written condition report alongside a fixed-price quote. No charge, no obligation.
We provide a 10-year written workmanship guarantee on all new roofs and major repairs in Sunday's Well, and a Lifetime Leak Guarantee on every full roof replacement. The guarantee is issued in writing before work starts, backed by €6.5 million public liability insurance and our CIRI registration — verifiable independently at ciri.ie.
We cover the full range in Sunday's Well: residential re-roofing (slate and tile), commercial flat roofing (EPDM, TPO, GRP), emergency repairs, chimney repointing, roof inspections and pre-purchase surveys, ridge and hip tile replacement, and dry-ridge system installation. All work is carried out by directly employed roofers — no subcontractors.
Free survey. Written fixed-price quote within 48 hours. 10-year guarantee.
