— Roofing Dublin North —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Raheny, Dublin North. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Raheny, 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 Raheny 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 Raheny, 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 Raheny 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 Raheny, call 01 2857328 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Raheny, Dublin 5, Ireland
See all areas we cover in Dublin NorthRaheny is a well-established suburb with a clear generational split in its housing stock. Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis sit on the older roads close to the DART line, giving way to 1950s and 1960s semi-detached homes further out. The older stock has original natural slate. The mid-century properties have a mix of slate and concrete tile in varying condition.
Raheny has a two-speed pattern of roofing issues. The Victorian and Edwardian stock on the DART-corridor roads needs chimney stack maintenance, ridge repointing, and slate repairs — the hallmarks of 100-year-old roof systems. The 1950s and 1960s semi-detached homes on the surrounding roads have original natural slate or early concrete tile approaching full replacement age. Underlay failure and ridge deterioration are the main issues there.
When you search for roofers near me in Raheny, 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 Raheny 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. Raheny reaches the coast at Dollymount, so roofs nearer the seafront may take more wind than those further inland, though this is general, not a measured local fact. Wind lifts loose tiles and ridge fixings, and water gets in at worn flashings and cracked mortar.
Look from the ground for slipped, cracked or missing tiles or slates and for ridge or verge sections that have moved. Then check the attic on the next wet day for daylight or damp patches. Flat roofs over garages and extensions should be checked for pooled water and lifting edges, and gutters cleared so they do not overflow.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. On older roofs the chimneys, ridge and valleys deserve the closest look, and on 1960s housing the ridge, verges and underlay.
Raheny began as a small coastal hamlet and village, with a railway station from 1844 and a terrace of cottages on Station Road dating from around 1790. Most of the housing came in the 20th century: St Anne's was the first major development, built for Dublin Corporation, and a series of estates followed in the 1960s, including Foxfield, Maywood and Edenmore. It is mostly semi-detached and terraced houses with gardens, with some apartments added from the mid-2000s.
We could not confirm a conservation area covering Raheny. The old St Assam's Church, built 1859 to 1864, is recorded as a Protected Structure, and other older buildings in the village may be too. If your home is old or near the village centre, check Dublin City Council's development plan and Record of Protected Structures before work starts, as changing the visible look of a roof can need planning permission in those cases.
It depends on what the house has now and its age. Older village buildings often have natural slate and are best repaired or re-laid in slate where possible, and 1960s estate housing is commonly tile or slate. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options where more than one is allowed.
Raheny is covered by our Dublin North 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 Raheny.
| 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 Raheny. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Raheny →New roof installation in Raheny — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Raheny →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Raheny. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Raheny →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Raheny. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Raheny →Written chimney condition reports in Raheny — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Raheny →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Raheny. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Raheny →New gutter installation in Raheny — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Raheny →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Raheny — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Raheny →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Raheny. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Raheny →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Raheny — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Raheny →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Raheny's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Raheny →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Raheny — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Raheny →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Dublin North team that covers Raheny and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Raheny, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Raheny is a well-established suburb with a clear generational split in its housing stock. Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis sit on the older roads close to the DART line, giving way to 1950s and 1960s semi-detached homes further out. The older stock has original natural slate. The mid-century properties have a mix of slate and concrete tile in varying condition.
Raheny has a two-speed pattern of roofing issues. The Victorian and Edwardian stock on the DART-corridor roads needs chimney stack maintenance, ridge repointing, and slate repairs — the hallmarks of 100-year-old roof systems. The 1950s and 1960s semi-detached homes on the surrounding roads have original natural slate or early concrete tile approaching full replacement age. Underlay failure and ridge deterioration are the main issues there.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Raheny 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 Raheny, 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 Raheny, 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 Raheny: 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.
