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Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Swords, Dublin North. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Swords, 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 Swords 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 Swords, 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 Swords 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 Swords, call 01 2857328 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
See all areas we cover in Dublin NorthSwords is north county Dublin's largest town. Its housing stock reflects successive waves of suburban development from the 1960s through the 2000s. The older 1960s and 1970s estates have concrete tile roofing with dry-ridge systems that are now failing. The larger 1990s and 2000s estates are newer, but are already generating flat-roof extension and early maintenance issues.
Swords' large volume of 1970s and 1980s estate housing generates consistent maintenance demand. Dry-ridge failures, cracked concrete tiles, and flat-roof garage and extension replacements are the dominant call-out types across the older estates. The more recent 1990s and 2000s development is starting to show early maintenance issues — flat-roof section failures and ridge detail deterioration.
When you search for roofers near me in Swords, 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 Swords 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. Water finds the weak points first: cracked or slipped tiles, worn ridge or verge details, and the flat roofs over garages and extensions. Damp can sit in an attic for weeks before a stain shows on a ceiling.
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. Roofs that are several decades old are worth a closer look at the ridge, verges and any flat sections, which tend to show age first.
Swords is an old town that grew very quickly in modern times. Its population was 4,133 in 1971 and 11,138 in 1981, and it reached 40,776 by 2022. The rapid growth began in the 1970s with the Rivervalley estate and continued through the 1990s and 2000s, so most housing is from the last fifty years, with a much older core around Main Street.
We could not confirm which parts of Swords, if any, are covered by an Architectural Conservation Area. The historic core around Main Street has older buildings, and some individual buildings may be Protected Structures. If your house is old or close to the castle or Main Street, check Fingal County Council's development plan and Record of Protected Structures before work starts. A change to the visible look of a roof can need planning permission in those cases.
It depends on its condition. Many roofs of that age can be repaired, with ridge and verge work, replaced tiles and a renewed flat section over a garage or extension. If the underlay has perished or a large share of tiles has failed, a full re-roof is the better long-term choice. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options.
Swords 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 Swords.
| 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 Swords. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Swords →New roof installation in Swords — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Swords →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Swords. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Swords →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Swords. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Swords →Written chimney condition reports in Swords — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Swords →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Swords. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Swords →New gutter installation in Swords — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Swords →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Swords — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Swords →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Swords. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Swords →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Swords — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Swords →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Swords's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Swords →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Swords — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Swords →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Dublin North team that covers Swords and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Swords, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Swords is north county Dublin's largest town. Its housing stock reflects successive waves of suburban development from the 1960s through the 2000s. The older 1960s and 1970s estates have concrete tile roofing with dry-ridge systems that are now failing. The larger 1990s and 2000s estates are newer, but are already generating flat-roof extension and early maintenance issues.
Swords' large volume of 1970s and 1980s estate housing generates consistent maintenance demand. Dry-ridge failures, cracked concrete tiles, and flat-roof garage and extension replacements are the dominant call-out types across the older estates. The more recent 1990s and 2000s development is starting to show early maintenance issues — flat-roof section failures and ridge detail deterioration.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Swords 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 Swords, 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 Swords, 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 Swords: 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.
