— Roofing Dublin City —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Ringsend, Dublin City. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Ringsend, 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 Ringsend 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 Ringsend, 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 Ringsend 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 Ringsend, call 01 2657795 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Ringsend, Dublin City, Ireland
See all areas we cover in Dublin CityRingsend is a compact docklands village with its own distinct character. Tight rows of Victorian and Edwardian terrace cottages and two-storey houses were built here for the dockside working community from the mid-19th century onwards. These small-footprint terraces have natural slate on low-pitched roofs with single chimney stacks. At 100–150 years old, the underlay has long since failed, ridge mortar has deteriorated, and chimney details typically need full renewal.
Ringsend's Victorian and Edwardian terrace cottages have low-pitched natural slate roofs. The original mortar ridge and chimney details are at or past end-of-life. Because these terraces have a compact footprint, a full re-roof is a fairly contained project. But the original-character slates and simple single-chimney detail mean the work has to be done right to keep the terrace streetscape looking coherent.
When you search for roofers near me in Ringsend, 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 Ringsend and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Frequent rain and wind affect every Irish roof, and older terraced houses show it first at the chimney stacks, ridge and the junctions where roofs meet walls. Water gets in at failed pointing, lifted lead and slipped slates, and damp can sit in an attic for weeks before a stain shows below.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates, shifted ridge tiles and chimney pots that look out of line. Then check the attic on the next wet day for daylight, damp patches or drips, especially beside chimney stacks. Clear gutters and downpipes so water does not overflow onto the walls.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. On a roof that is a century or more old, the chimneys, ridge and lead work are the parts to have looked at first.
Ringsend lies on the south bank of the Liffey, east of the River Dodder and about two kilometres from the city centre. In the 19th century it had many shipbuilders and boat builders, and the area is described as a mix of houses, flats, shops, pubs and businesses. Newer apartment development has come with the Grand Canal Dock area in recent decades, so roof types and ages vary a good deal from street to street.
We could not confirm an Architectural Conservation Area covering Ringsend. A community group has asked Dublin City Council for stronger protection of the area's maritime character, but that is a request, not a designation. Individual older buildings may still be Protected Structures, so check the council's development plan maps and Record of Protected Structures for your address before work starts.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether it is protected. 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 Ringsend.
| 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 Ringsend. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Ringsend →New roof installation in Ringsend — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Ringsend →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Ringsend. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Ringsend →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Ringsend. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Ringsend →Written chimney condition reports in Ringsend — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Ringsend →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Ringsend. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Ringsend →New gutter installation in Ringsend — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Ringsend →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Ringsend — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Ringsend →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Ringsend. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Ringsend →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Ringsend — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Ringsend →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Ringsend's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Ringsend →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Ringsend — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Ringsend →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Dublin City team that covers Ringsend and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Ringsend, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Ringsend is a compact docklands village with its own distinct character. Tight rows of Victorian and Edwardian terrace cottages and two-storey houses were built here for the dockside working community from the mid-19th century onwards. These small-footprint terraces have natural slate on low-pitched roofs with single chimney stacks. At 100–150 years old, the underlay has long since failed, ridge mortar has deteriorated, and chimney details typically need full renewal.
Ringsend's Victorian and Edwardian terrace cottages have low-pitched natural slate roofs. The original mortar ridge and chimney details are at or past end-of-life. Because these terraces have a compact footprint, a full re-roof is a fairly contained project. But the original-character slates and simple single-chimney detail mean the work has to be done right to keep the terrace streetscape looking coherent.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Ringsend 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 Ringsend, 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 Ringsend, 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 Ringsend: 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.
