— Roofing Galway —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Bearna, Galway. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Bearna, 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 Bearna 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 Bearna, 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 Bearna 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 Bearna, call 091 622895 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Bearna, Co. Galway, Ireland
See all areas we cover in GalwayBearna (the Irish form of Barna) is the wider parish area west of the city. It has a mix of older rural properties — traditional cottage and bungalow — alongside 1990s and 2000s development. The older rural properties have traditional natural slate or older concrete tile; the newer development has modern concrete tile. The Atlantic-facing position is exposed, so wind and rain are a constant factor in roofing maintenance here.
Bearna's exposed Atlantic-facing position west of the city means wind and rain are the dominant weathering factors. Ridge tile movement, verge failures, and storm damage are more common here than in sheltered eastern areas. The older rural natural slate properties need chimney and ridge maintenance; the newer concrete tile development follows the standard Atlantic coast maintenance profile — above-average ridge and flashing work.
When you search for roofers near me in Bearna, 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 Bearna and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Bearna is a coastal village on the Galway Bay side of Connemara, so roofs there are generally more open to wind and driven rain than those in towns further inland. Wind lifts loose slates and ridge tiles, and rain driven sideways finds gaps that stay dry in calmer spots. Faults are best caught early, before water reaches the attic timbers.
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. Check gutters and fascia too, as these take the first hit in strong wind.
Once a year, ideally in autumn before the wet months, and again after any severe storm. Exposed roofs are worth a closer look at the ridge, verges and chimney flashing, which are the parts wind works on first.
Bearna, also written Barna, is a coastal village about 7 km west of Galway city centre and has become a satellite village of the city. Barna House, a large Georgian house, dates from 1778, and the quay was built in the 1820s. The 2011 census counted 772 housing units in the village and the population rose from 1,878 in 2011 to 2,336 in 2022, so there is a good deal of newer housing alongside the older buildings.
Galway County Council lists Bearna Pier Road as an Architectural Conservation Area. We could not read the boundary, so check with the council whether your address falls inside it, and whether the building is a Protected Structure. In those cases a change to the visible look of a roof can need planning permission. The council's own record is the one that counts.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether the property is protected or inside the conservation area. Older buildings are often best repaired or re-laid in natural slate, and newer housing is more often concrete tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows both options where both are allowed.
Bearna 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 Bearna.
| 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 Bearna. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Bearna →New roof installation in Bearna — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Bearna →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Bearna. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Bearna →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Bearna. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Bearna →Written chimney condition reports in Bearna — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Bearna →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Bearna. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Bearna →New gutter installation in Bearna — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Bearna →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Bearna — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Bearna →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Bearna. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Bearna →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Bearna — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Bearna →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Bearna's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Bearna →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Bearna — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Bearna →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Galway team that covers Bearna and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Bearna, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Bearna (the Irish form of Barna) is the wider parish area west of the city. It has a mix of older rural properties — traditional cottage and bungalow — alongside 1990s and 2000s development. The older rural properties have traditional natural slate or older concrete tile; the newer development has modern concrete tile. The Atlantic-facing position is exposed, so wind and rain are a constant factor in roofing maintenance here.
Bearna's exposed Atlantic-facing position west of the city means wind and rain are the dominant weathering factors. Ridge tile movement, verge failures, and storm damage are more common here than in sheltered eastern areas. The older rural natural slate properties need chimney and ridge maintenance; the newer concrete tile development follows the standard Atlantic coast maintenance profile — above-average ridge and flashing work.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Bearna 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 Bearna, 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 Bearna, 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 Bearna: 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.
