— Roofing Galway —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Athenry, Galway. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Athenry, Galway, a roof leak investigation and repair costs €400–€2,500, a flat roof repair €350–€900, a concrete tile re-roof €8,000–€18,000 and a natural slate re-roof €12,000–€28,000.
Emergency response across Athenry and Galway 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 Athenry, Galway. 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 Athenry 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 Athenry, call 091 622895 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland
See all areas we cover in GalwayAthenry is a medieval walled town in east Galway. Housing ranges from older town-centre terrace and semi-detached properties to surrounding 1980s and 1990s estate development. The older town-centre properties have natural slate with aged chimney and ridge details; the estate housing has concrete tile. The east Galway position is more sheltered from Atlantic weather than the coastal western areas.
Athenry's older town-centre properties generate chimney and ridge maintenance call-outs on natural slate roofs. The east Galway position is more sheltered from Atlantic weather than the coastal areas, but cold winters bring freeze-thaw cycling that stresses mortar chimney and ridge details. The estate housing on the outskirts has concrete tile with dry-ridge and flat-roof issues.
When you search for roofers near me in Athenry, you need a team with a track record in the area — not a national call centre that subcontracts locally. Recommended Roofing's Galway team has direct knowledge of the housing stock, local planning requirements, and typical roofing problems across Athenry and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Athenry is inland, east of Galway city, so it is usually less exposed to coastal wind than the towns on the Atlantic shore. Rain and frost still do the damage over time: water finds slipped slates and cracked ridge mortar, and winter freezing can loosen old mortar around chimneys. Small faults are easy to miss from the ground until a ceiling stain appears.
Look from the ground for slipped or missing slates and tiles, shifted ridge tiles and lifted lead around the chimney. On the next wet day, check the attic for daylight, damp patches or dripping. Clear leaves from gutters and downpipes so water does not back up under the lowest row of slates.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. Older roofs are worth a closer look at the chimneys, ridge and valleys, which tend to fail first.
Athenry is a medieval walled town, and Galway tourism material describes it as having the most complete circuit of medieval town walls in Ireland. The historic streets inside the walls include Cross Street, North Gate Street and Burke's Lane, according to Galway County Council. Houses and shops in that core sit alongside much later housing around the edges of the town.
Galway County Council describes Athenry as having an Architectural Conservation Area, and its public realm works on the town centre streets are stated to lie within it. The exact boundary is something to check with the council, because it decides whether a change to the look of a roof, such as natural slate to concrete tile, needs planning permission. The council's own record is the one that counts. We will tell you at the survey what we find.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether the property is protected or inside the conservation area. Older town-centre buildings are often best repaired or re-laid in natural slate, and later housing is more often concrete tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows both options where both are allowed.
Athenry is covered by our Galway 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 Athenry.
| 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) | €2,500–€5,500 | 1–2 days |
| Concrete Tile Re-Roof | €8,000–€18,000 | 4–10 days |
| Natural Slate Re-Roof | €12,000–€28,000 | 5–14 days |
| Emergency Call-Out | €150 (credited vs repair) | Within 6 hrs |
Slipped slates, cracked tiles, leaks and failed flashings repaired in Athenry. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Athenry →New roof installation in Athenry — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Athenry →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Athenry. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Athenry →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Athenry. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Athenry →Written chimney condition reports in Athenry — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Athenry →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Athenry. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Athenry →New gutter installation in Athenry — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Athenry →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Athenry — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Athenry →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Athenry. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Athenry →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Athenry — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Athenry →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Athenry's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Athenry →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Athenry — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Athenry →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Galway team that covers Athenry and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Athenry, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Athenry is a medieval walled town in east Galway. Housing ranges from older town-centre terrace and semi-detached properties to surrounding 1980s and 1990s estate development. The older town-centre properties have natural slate with aged chimney and ridge details; the estate housing has concrete tile. The east Galway position is more sheltered from Atlantic weather than the coastal western areas.
Athenry's older town-centre properties generate chimney and ridge maintenance call-outs on natural slate roofs. The east Galway position is more sheltered from Atlantic weather than the coastal areas, but cold winters bring freeze-thaw cycling that stresses mortar chimney and ridge details. The estate housing on the outskirts has concrete tile with dry-ridge and flat-roof issues.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Athenry 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 Athenry, we aim to respond within 6 hrs. Our emergency line is staffed 24/7 — call 091 622895. 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 Athenry, 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 Athenry: 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.
