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Recommended Roofing keep Firhouse's modern estate roofs watertight — dry ridges, Velux, dormers and flat extensions. Every job is fully insured, photographically documented and backed by our 15-year workmanship guarantee. Part of our wider South Dublin roofing service.
Every service below covers all of Firhouse and the surrounding D24 — with the local property knowledge that generic contractors can't match.
Active leaks, storm damage and fallen tiles. Rapid call-out with same-day temporary weatherproofing and a written report for insurance claims.
From a single slipped tile or slate to widespread flashing failure. Same-week availability, all work photographed and guaranteed for 15 years.
Full strip-off, structural inspection, new battens, breathable underlay and your chosen tile or slate system — fitted to current standards.
Repointing, rebuilding, lead flashing replacement and cowl installation to keep stacks watertight.
GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and SBS felt systems for extensions, returns and garages. 20–25 year manufacturer warranties.
Written condition reports for homeowners, landlords, property managers and estate agents — defects, remaining life and a prioritised repair schedule.
Firhouse is largely 1990s–2010s development housing now seeing its first round of major roof maintenance. Here's what we work on across D24.
Firhouse is largely modern development housing now reaching its first round of major roof maintenance — generally concrete tile on a breathable membrane with dry-ridge systems.
In exposed Firhouse estates, dry-ridge sections and tiles can lift or shift in storms. Re-clipping, re-bedding and tile replacement are the typical repairs.
Many Firhouse homes have Velux roof windows and dormer extensions. Failed seals and flashings here are a common, easily-fixed source of leaks.
Firhouse has a high concentration of flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages — GRP and EPDM are the correct replacement systems, with 20–25 year warranties.
Workmanship Guarantee
Public Liability Insurance
Insurance-Backed Warranty Options
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Prices in Firhouse are driven by roof size, access, dry-ridge or flat-roof specification and any Part L upgrade. The ranges below are a realistic 2026 guide.
| Service | Typical Cost (2026) | Key Variables |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Roof Repairs | €200–€800 | Extent of damage, access difficulty |
| Chimney Repointing / Rebuild | €500–€3,500 | Stack size, mortar type, scaffold |
| Velux / Roof Window Installation | €600–€1,800 per unit | Number of units, roof structure |
| Roof Restoration | €3,000–€8,000 | Roof area, material, batten condition |
| Complete Re-Roofing | €6,500–€22,000 | Property size, material grade, structural work |
| Flat Roof Replacement | €80–€150/m² | System type, roof size |
| Emergency Roofing Call-Out | €300–€1,500 | Time of call, temporary vs permanent |
We always provide a fully itemised written quote before any work begins. No estimates, no surprises.
We cover Firhouse and every neighbouring South Dublin suburb. Looking for another area? Each one has its own dedicated page.
| Postal District | D24 — Firhouse and the surrounding South Dublin suburbs |
| Streets & areas | Firhouse Road, Ballycullen Road, Old Bawn, Stocking Avenue and the Knocklyon border |
On Firhouse's modern estate housing the usual culprits are displaced or lifted dry-ridge tiles after high winds, failed seals around Velux roof windows, and flashing or membrane failures on flat-roof extensions and dormers. These are generally quick, targeted repairs once correctly diagnosed.
If re-roofing your Firhouse home triggers a DEAP assessment, the works must meet current Part L energy requirements — typically meaning upgraded insulation alongside the new roof covering. We factor this in at quotation stage so there are no surprises.
As a 2026 guide, expect minor repairs €200–€800, flat-roof replacement €80–€150/m², and a full re-roof €6,500–€16,000 depending on size and material. You'll always get a fully itemised written quote first.
On Firhouse's 1990s–2010s housing the recurring issues are wind-displaced dry-ridge sections, leaking Velux and dormer details, and flat-roof extensions and garages reaching the end of their felt life.
Yes — we offer emergency call-out across Firhouse and the wider D24 including weekends and bank holidays. For active water ingress we're typically on site within a few hours to make the roof safe and watertight, followed by a written report and a permanent-repair quote.
Call or request a quote online. We discuss the issue and book a convenient time to inspect the roof.
A full inspection of tiles or slate, flashings, chimney and gutters, followed by a clear, itemised written quote — no estimates.
We agree a start date and coordinate scaffold, skip and parking access around your home and neighbours in Firhouse.
Carried out by our own team — never subcontracted — with the roof never left open overnight and the site kept clean throughout.
A final walk-through, photographic documentation, and your 15-year workmanship guarantee in writing.
Fast, no-obligation roofing quotes across Firhouse and the wider D24. We respond to every request within 24 hours.