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Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Terenure, South Dublin. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Terenure, 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 Terenure 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 Terenure, 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 Terenure 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 Terenure, call 01 2657795 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Terenure, South Dublin, Ireland
See all areas we cover in South DublinTerenure grew fast in the Edwardian era, which gave it its distinctive streets of red-brick semis and larger detached homes. Most were roofed in natural slate. Many slates are still serviceable, but the mortar-bedded ridges, valleys, and verges on these 100-year-old roofs are now failing in large numbers.
The most common roofing jobs in Terenure involve ridge and hip mortar replacement. Edwardian mortar ridge beds have now failed on a large share of properties, letting tiles lift and water get in. Chimney stack repairs — repointing and flaunching — are also a major workstream, along with slate repairs and valley lead replacement.
When you search for roofers near me in Terenure, 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 Terenure 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: mortar-bedded ridges and hips, valley gutters, chimney flashings and gutters that back up. On roofs that are a century old, 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, ridge or hip tiles that have shifted and chimney stacks that look out of line. Check the attic on the next wet day for daylight, damp patches or drips. Clear gutters and downpipes, since an overflowing gutter pushes water back under the lowest row of slates.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. On older red-brick houses the ridge, hips, valleys and chimneys are the parts to have looked at first.
Terenure is a long-established south Dublin suburb. A general reference describes much of it as red brick Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with the Terenure Cross area acting as its village centre. The lands were recorded as far back as 1175, but the housing you see today is far newer, so the age and roof type still need checking house by house.
We could not confirm an Architectural Conservation Area covering Terenure, so do not assume either way. Some individual older buildings may be Protected Structures. Check the council's development plan maps and protected structure record for your address before work starts, as changing the visible look of a roof can need planning permission in those cases.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether it is protected. Older red-brick houses often have natural slate, and repair or re-laying in slate is frequently the better match. Later housing is more often tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows the options that are allowed.
Terenure 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 Terenure.
| 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 Terenure. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Terenure →New roof installation in Terenure — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Terenure →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Terenure. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Terenure →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Terenure. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Terenure →Written chimney condition reports in Terenure — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Terenure →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Terenure. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Terenure →New gutter installation in Terenure — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Terenure →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Terenure — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Terenure →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Terenure. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Terenure →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Terenure — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Terenure →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Terenure's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Terenure →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Terenure — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Terenure →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated South Dublin team that covers Terenure and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Terenure, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Terenure grew fast in the Edwardian era, which gave it its distinctive streets of red-brick semis and larger detached homes. Most were roofed in natural slate. Many slates are still serviceable, but the mortar-bedded ridges, valleys, and verges on these 100-year-old roofs are now failing in large numbers.
The most common roofing jobs in Terenure involve ridge and hip mortar replacement. Edwardian mortar ridge beds have now failed on a large share of properties, letting tiles lift and water get in. Chimney stack repairs — repointing and flaunching — are also a major workstream, along with slate repairs and valley lead replacement.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Terenure 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 Terenure, 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 Terenure, 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 Terenure: 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.
