— Roofing Dublin North —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Drumcondra, Dublin North. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Drumcondra, Dublin North, a roof leak investigation and repair costs €400–€2,500, a flat roof repair €350–€900, a concrete tile re-roof €9,000–€20,000 and a natural slate re-roof €13,000–€30,000.
Emergency response across Drumcondra and Dublin North 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 Drumcondra, Dublin North. 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 Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra, call 01 2857328 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland
See all areas we cover in Dublin NorthDrumcondra is a consistent Victorian and Edwardian neighbourhood — broad redbrick terraces and semis built mostly between 1890 and 1920. Many still have their original natural Welsh slate. Rooflines are steep-pitched, with multiple chimney stacks per terrace block and lead-lined valleys between returns.
The dominant issue in Drumcondra is shared chimney stack maintenance on Victorian terraces. Failed pointing, cracked haunching, loose pots, and lead flashing failures on the party stacks between properties are the most common call-outs. Natural slate slip and mortar ridge failure are close behind, along with lead valley replacement on the multiple roof returns typical of Edwardian terraces.
When you search for roofers near me in Drumcondra, you need a team with a track record in the area — not a national call centre that subcontracts locally. Recommended Roofing's Dublin North team has direct knowledge of the housing stock, local planning requirements, and typical roofing problems across Drumcondra 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 test every roof in Ireland, and older brick terraces show it at the chimneys, ridge and valley gutters. Water gets in at failed pointing, lifted lead and slipped slates, and damp can spread through an attic for a long time before it shows below.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates, loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have shifted. Then check the attic for daylight and damp, especially beside chimney stacks. Clear gutters and downpipes of leaves, because an overflow on a terrace can push water back under the lowest row of slates.
Once a year, ideally in autumn, and again after any severe storm. On older terraced roofs the chimneys, lead flashings and valleys deserve the closest look, as they usually fail before the slates do.
Drumcondra has a mix of eras. National Inventory records for Drumcondra Road Lower describe older terraces there, and houses of the later 19th century are described as typical of Victorian suburban Dublin. There is also 20th century housing: a Dublin Corporation tenant-purchase scheme from around 1928, and ex-servicemen's houses built in the early 1930s, many in blocks of four.
We have not been able to confirm a conservation area covering Drumcondra as a whole. Some individual buildings are recorded in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, and Dublin City Council can designate Architectural Conservation Areas and Protected Structures. Check the council's development plan maps for your street before work starts, as a change to the visible look of a roof can need planning permission in those cases.
That depends on what the house has now and whether it is protected. Older brick terraces are usually natural slate and are often best repaired or re-laid in slate. Housing from the 20th century more often has tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows both options where both are allowed.
Drumcondra is covered by our Dublin North team, who also work in the neighbouring areas:
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 Drumcondra.
| 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–€20,000 | 4–10 days |
| Natural Slate Re-Roof | €13,000–€30,000 | 5–14 days |
| Emergency Call-Out | €150 (credited vs repair) | Within 6 hrs |
Slipped slates, cracked tiles, leaks and failed flashings repaired in Drumcondra. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Drumcondra →New roof installation in Drumcondra — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Drumcondra →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Drumcondra. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Drumcondra →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Drumcondra. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Drumcondra →Written chimney condition reports in Drumcondra — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Drumcondra →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Drumcondra. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Drumcondra →New gutter installation in Drumcondra — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Drumcondra →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Drumcondra — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Drumcondra →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Drumcondra. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Drumcondra →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Drumcondra — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Drumcondra →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Drumcondra's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Drumcondra →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Drumcondra — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Drumcondra →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Dublin North team that covers Drumcondra and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Drumcondra, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Drumcondra is a consistent Victorian and Edwardian neighbourhood — broad redbrick terraces and semis built mostly between 1890 and 1920. Many still have their original natural Welsh slate. Rooflines are steep-pitched, with multiple chimney stacks per terrace block and lead-lined valleys between returns.
The dominant issue in Drumcondra is shared chimney stack maintenance on Victorian terraces. Failed pointing, cracked haunching, loose pots, and lead flashing failures on the party stacks between properties are the most common call-outs. Natural slate slip and mortar ridge failure are close behind, along with lead valley replacement on the multiple roof returns typical of Edwardian terraces.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra, we aim to respond within 6 hrs. Our emergency line is staffed 24/7 — call 01 2857328. 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 Drumcondra, 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 Drumcondra: 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.
