— Roofing South Dublin —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Dundrum, South Dublin. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Dundrum, 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 Dundrum 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 Dundrum, 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 Dundrum 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 Dundrum, call 01 2657795 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Dundrum, South Dublin, Ireland
See all areas we cover in South DublinDundrum's housing varies sharply by road — older 1930s and 1940s semis in the village area, giving way to 1960s and 1970s suburban estates on the surrounding roads and hills. Many inter-war properties had concrete interlocking tiles fitted to replace original slate decades ago. Those tiles are now deteriorating themselves.
Dundrum presents a split picture. On the older 1930s stock, original natural slate is often still in place, but ridge, hip, and lead valley work is typically needed. On the 1960s and 1970s concrete tile stock, dry-ridge failures and cracked hip tiles are the main issues. Integral flat-roof garage roofs from the 1970s are also a frequent EPDM replacement job.
When you search for roofers near me in Dundrum, 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 Dundrum and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Rain, wind and frost all work on a roof over the year, and the damage tends to start at the weak points: slipped slates, cracked hip and ridge tiles, and worn flashings. On an older roof, small defects let water in slowly, so damp can build in the attic before a stain shows on a ceiling.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, shifted ridge or hip tiles and loose flashing around chimneys. Then check the attic on the next wet day for daylight, damp patches or drips. Clear gutters and downpipes too, because an overflowing gutter pushes water back under the lowest row of tiles.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. Roofs that have had tiles or ridge work done in the past are worth a closer look at the ridge, hips and any flat-roof sections.
Dundrum began as a village with a castle and grew after the railway arrived in 1854. Today it has older village-centre buildings, including the Pembroke Cottages terraces on Main Street, which date from the 1880s, alongside housing from later periods on the surrounding roads. Roof type and age therefore vary a good deal from street to street.
Parts of Dundrum village are in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council extended the Dundrum ACA from Pembroke Cottages to Main Street and adjoining streets in its 2022 to 2028 County Development Plan. The council says works that affect the exterior, such as changing the original roofing material, generally need planning permission in an ACA. Check your address with the council before work starts, as it is their record that counts.
Outside a conservation area or protected structure, that is usually a matter of what suits the house and your budget. Inside an ACA, changing the original roofing material generally needs planning permission. The survey will tell you what is on the roof now, and the written quote can show like-for-like options where that matters.
Dundrum is covered by our South Dublin team, who also work in the neighbouring areas:
Roofers Ballinteer Roofers Goatstown Roofers Churchtown Roofers Windy Arbour Roofers Stillorgan Roofers Rathfarnham
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 Dundrum.
| 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 Dundrum. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Dundrum →New roof installation in Dundrum — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Dundrum →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Dundrum. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Dundrum →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Dundrum. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Dundrum →Written chimney condition reports in Dundrum — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Dundrum →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Dundrum. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Dundrum →New gutter installation in Dundrum — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Dundrum →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Dundrum — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Dundrum →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Dundrum. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Dundrum →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Dundrum — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Dundrum →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Dundrum's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Dundrum →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Dundrum — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Dundrum →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated South Dublin team that covers Dundrum and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Dundrum, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Dundrum's housing varies sharply by road — older 1930s and 1940s semis in the village area, giving way to 1960s and 1970s suburban estates on the surrounding roads and hills. Many inter-war properties had concrete interlocking tiles fitted to replace original slate decades ago. Those tiles are now deteriorating themselves.
Dundrum presents a split picture. On the older 1930s stock, original natural slate is often still in place, but ridge, hip, and lead valley work is typically needed. On the 1960s and 1970s concrete tile stock, dry-ridge failures and cracked hip tiles are the main issues. Integral flat-roof garage roofs from the 1970s are also a frequent EPDM replacement job.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Dundrum 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 Dundrum, 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 Dundrum, 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 Dundrum: 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.
