— Roofing South Dublin —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin, 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 Dún Laoghaire and South Dublin 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 Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin. 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 Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire, call 01 2657795 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin, Ireland
See all areas we cover in South DublinDún Laoghaire is part of South Dublin's mature residential belt — a mix of semi-detached and detached homes from the 1970s to 1990s alongside older period properties. Many roofing systems in this area are now well past mid-life and approaching the point where a full replacement is more cost-effective than continued patching.
The most common roofing issues we attend to in Dún Laoghaire include lifted concrete interlocking tiles, failed dry-ridge fixings, cracked hip tiles, and deteriorated felt underlays. Rear flat-roof extensions are also a regular call-out across this part of South Dublin.
When you search for roofers near me in Dún Laoghaire, you need a team with a track record in the area — not a national call centre that subcontracts locally. Recommended Roofing's South Dublin team has direct knowledge of the housing stock, local planning requirements, and typical roofing problems across Dún Laoghaire and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Dun Laoghaire sits on the coast of Dublin Bay, so roofs there deal with sea air as well as the usual Irish rain and wind. Salt in the air can speed up the corrosion of metal fixings, flashings and gutter brackets, so these are worth checking along with slipped slates and cracked ridge mortar. Small faults can let water in for a long time before a stain shows indoors.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, shifted ridge and verge tiles and lead flashing that has lifted. Check the attic on the next wet day for daylight, damp patches or drips. Check gutters and downpipes as well, since overflow on a terrace pushes water back under the lowest slates.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. On older terraced houses, the chimneys, lead work, valleys and flat-roof rear additions are worth a closer look.
The harbour was built between 1817 and 1859, and the town was known as Kingstown from 1821 until it was renamed Dun Laoghaire in 1920. Ireland's first railway, from Westland Row to Kingstown, opened in 1834 and spurred the building of residential terraces. A lot of the older housing is therefore Victorian, alongside later homes, so the roof type on any one house has to be checked on the day.
It may be. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's list of Architectural Conservation Areas includes Monkstown and several others in the area, among them Clarinda Park, Crosthwaite Park and Royal Terrace. We could not confirm the boundaries or whether a particular street is covered, so check your address with the council before work starts. In an ACA, changes to the original roofing material generally need planning permission, according to the council.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether it is protected or in a conservation area. Victorian terraces were usually roofed in natural slate, and repair or re-laying in slate is often the best match there. Later housing is more often tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options that are allowed.
Dún Laoghaire is covered by our South Dublin 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 Dún Laoghaire.
| 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 Dún Laoghaire. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Dún Laoghaire →New roof installation in Dún Laoghaire — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Dún Laoghaire →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Dún Laoghaire. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Dún Laoghaire →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Dún Laoghaire. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Dún Laoghaire →Written chimney condition reports in Dún Laoghaire — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Dún Laoghaire →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Dún Laoghaire. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Dún Laoghaire →New gutter installation in Dún Laoghaire — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Dún Laoghaire →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Dún Laoghaire — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Dún Laoghaire →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Dún Laoghaire. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Dún Laoghaire →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Dún Laoghaire — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Dún Laoghaire →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Dún Laoghaire's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Dún Laoghaire →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Dún Laoghaire — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Dún Laoghaire →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated South Dublin team that covers Dún Laoghaire and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Dún Laoghaire, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Dún Laoghaire is part of South Dublin's mature residential belt — a mix of semi-detached and detached homes from the 1970s to 1990s alongside older period properties. Many roofing systems in this area are now well past mid-life and approaching the point where a full replacement is more cost-effective than continued patching.
The most common roofing issues we attend to in Dún Laoghaire include lifted concrete interlocking tiles, failed dry-ridge fixings, cracked hip tiles, and deteriorated felt underlays. Rear flat-roof extensions are also a regular call-out across this part of South Dublin.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire, 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 Dún Laoghaire, 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 Dún Laoghaire: 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.
