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Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Donnybrook, Dublin City. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Donnybrook, Dublin City, a roof leak investigation and repair costs €400–€2,500, a flat roof repair €350–€900, a concrete tile re-roof €9,000–€22,000 and a natural slate re-roof €14,000–€35,000.
Emergency response across Donnybrook and Dublin City is within 6 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 Donnybrook, Dublin City. 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 Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook, call 01 2657795 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Donnybrook, Dublin City, Ireland
See all areas we cover in Dublin CityDonnybrook is a well-established inner southside suburb. Housing spans Victorian detached and semi-detached properties close to the village, Edwardian semi-detached on the surrounding roads, and 1930s properties further out. The older properties have natural slate on steep pitches, with granite chimney stacks and original lead valley details. The area's housing is generally substantial and well-maintained, but 100-year-old roofing systems still need periodic specialist attention.
Donnybrook's Victorian and Edwardian stock generates chimney stack maintenance, ridge repointing, and lead valley repairs as the main call-out types. Many of these properties are substantial, so the projects can be significant in scope. Rear flat-roof extension sections on the larger properties are also a source of EPDM replacement work. The area is quality-conscious, and homeowners here usually want a proper repair rather than a temporary patch.
When you search for roofers near me in Donnybrook, you need a team with a track record in the area — not a national call centre that subcontracts locally. Recommended Roofing's Dublin City team has direct knowledge of the housing stock, local planning requirements, and typical roofing problems across Donnybrook and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Rain, wind and frost work on a roof all year, and the damage tends to start at the weak points: slipped slates, worn lead flashings, cracked ridge mortar and chimney stacks. On an older roof, small defects let water in slowly, so damp can build in the attic before a stain shows on a ceiling.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates, loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have shifted. Then check the attic on the next wet day for daylight, damp patches or drips. Flat-roof extensions at the back of larger houses should be checked for pooled water, and gutters and downpipes cleared so they do not overflow.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. On a roof of a century or more, the chimneys, lead work and valleys are the parts to have looked at first.
Donnybrook is an inner southside suburb in Dublin 4, once part of the Pembroke Township, with a long history that includes the Donnybrook Fair, held under a charter from 1204 until 1855. Housing is mixed in age, and a Georgian house of 1795 stands on the site of the old Donnybrook Castle. Roof type and age therefore have to be checked house by house.
It may be. Dublin City Council lists an Architectural Conservation Area called Belmont Avenue-Mount Eden Road and Environs, and a planning decision describes a house on Mount Eden Road, Donnybrook, as lying within an ACA. We could not confirm how far it extends, or whether it covers your street. Check the council's maps and Record of Protected Structures before work starts, because changing the visible look of a roof can need planning permission in those cases.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether it is protected or inside a conservation area. Older houses are often natural slate and are usually best repaired or re-laid in slate, while later housing is more often tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options that are allowed.
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 Donnybrook.
| 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) | €2,800–€6,000 | 1–2 days |
| Concrete Tile Re-Roof | €9,000–€22,000 | 4–10 days |
| Natural Slate Re-Roof | €14,000–€35,000 | 5–16 days |
| Emergency Call-Out | €150 (credited vs repair) | Within 6 hrs |
Slipped slates, cracked tiles, leaks and failed flashings repaired in Donnybrook. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Donnybrook →New roof installation in Donnybrook — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Donnybrook →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Donnybrook. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Donnybrook →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Donnybrook. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Donnybrook →Written chimney condition reports in Donnybrook — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Donnybrook →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Donnybrook. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Donnybrook →New gutter installation in Donnybrook — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Donnybrook →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Donnybrook — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Donnybrook →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Donnybrook. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Donnybrook →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Donnybrook — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Donnybrook →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Donnybrook's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Donnybrook →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Donnybrook — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Donnybrook →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Dublin City team that covers Donnybrook and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Donnybrook, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Donnybrook is a well-established inner southside suburb. Housing spans Victorian detached and semi-detached properties close to the village, Edwardian semi-detached on the surrounding roads, and 1930s properties further out. The older properties have natural slate on steep pitches, with granite chimney stacks and original lead valley details. The area's housing is generally substantial and well-maintained, but 100-year-old roofing systems still need periodic specialist attention.
Donnybrook's Victorian and Edwardian stock generates chimney stack maintenance, ridge repointing, and lead valley repairs as the main call-out types. Many of these properties are substantial, so the projects can be significant in scope. Rear flat-roof extension sections on the larger properties are also a source of EPDM replacement work. The area is quality-conscious, and homeowners here usually want a proper repair rather than a temporary patch.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook, we aim to respond within 6 hrs. Our emergency line is staffed 24/7 — call 01 2657795. 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 Donnybrook, 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 Donnybrook: 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.
