— Roofing South Dublin —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Rathmines, South Dublin. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Rathmines, 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 Rathmines 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 Rathmines, 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 Rathmines 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 Rathmines, call 01 2657795 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Rathmines, South Dublin, Ireland
See all areas we cover in South DublinRathmines is full of large Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Many have been split into flats over the decades. The original roofing — Welsh or Bangor blue slate on steep pitches — is over 100 years old on the oldest houses. Chimney stacks need particular attention here: Rathmines has more chimney pots per street than almost anywhere in Dublin.
The most common roofing issues in Rathmines involve the shared chimney stacks on Victorian terraces. Failed pointing, loose pots, and cracked haunching let water in, and it tracks down inside the chimney breast. Natural slate failures and perished lead valleys on steep-pitched roofs are also frequent call-outs, along with flat-roof outshot repairs at the rear.
When you search for roofers near me in Rathmines, 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 Rathmines 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 wear at the weak points of a roof: slipped slates, failing mortar and lead, and gutters that back up. On tall terraced houses the chimney stacks and valley gutters are exposed to the weather on all sides, so they are often the first parts to let water in.
From the ground, look for slipped or missing slates, chimney pots or stacks that look out of line, and lead flashing that has lifted. Check the attic on the next wet day for daylight or damp, and clear gutters and downpipes, because a blocked gutter on a terrace sends water back under the lowest slates.
Once a year, ideally in autumn, and again after a severe storm. Older houses that have been divided into flats are worth checking more closely, since a leak can show up in a neighbour's flat before the owner sees it.
Rathmines has many large Georgian and Victorian houses. From the 1930s a lot of them were divided into rented flats, and in more recent years many have been turned back into single-family homes. The area was its own township from 1847 until it merged with Dublin city in 1930.
It may be. An Bord Pleanala confirmed that 1 Grosvenor Place, Rathmines, sits in an Architectural Conservation Area under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016 to 2022. We could not confirm how far that area extends, so check your address and the Record of Protected Structures with Dublin City Council before any roof work. In a protected structure or ACA, changing the roof covering can need planning permission.
On older terraced houses the existing covering is often natural slate, and repair or re-laying in slate is frequently the right answer, especially if the house is protected. Later extensions and rear additions can differ. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options that are allowed.
Rathmines is covered by our South Dublin team, who also work in the neighbouring areas:
Roofers Rathgar Roofers Ranelagh Roofers Portobello Roofers Milltown Roofers Terenure
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 Rathmines.
| 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 Rathmines. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Rathmines →New roof installation in Rathmines — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Rathmines →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Rathmines. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Rathmines →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Rathmines. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Rathmines →Written chimney condition reports in Rathmines — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Rathmines →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Rathmines. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Rathmines →New gutter installation in Rathmines — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Rathmines →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Rathmines — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Rathmines →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Rathmines. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Rathmines →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Rathmines — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Rathmines →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Rathmines's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Rathmines →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Rathmines — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Rathmines →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated South Dublin team that covers Rathmines and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Rathmines, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Rathmines is full of large Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Many have been split into flats over the decades. The original roofing — Welsh or Bangor blue slate on steep pitches — is over 100 years old on the oldest houses. Chimney stacks need particular attention here: Rathmines has more chimney pots per street than almost anywhere in Dublin.
The most common roofing issues in Rathmines involve the shared chimney stacks on Victorian terraces. Failed pointing, loose pots, and cracked haunching let water in, and it tracks down inside the chimney breast. Natural slate failures and perished lead valleys on steep-pitched roofs are also frequent call-outs, along with flat-roof outshot repairs at the rear.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Rathmines 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 Rathmines, 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 Rathmines, 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 Rathmines: 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.
