— Roofing Galway —
Roofers Gort,
Galway.
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Gort, Galway. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
— Roofing Galway —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Gort, Galway. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 6 hrs
In Gort, 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 Gort 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 Gort, 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 Gort 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 Gort, call 091 622895 — staffed 24/7. Response within 6 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 6 hrs
📍 Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland
See all areas we cover in GalwayGort is a market town in south Galway. Housing spans older town-centre terrace and semi-detached properties to surrounding 1970s and 1980s estate development. The inland south Galway position gives more shelter from Atlantic weather than the coastal villages. Still, the older natural slate properties need periodic chimney, ridge, and general maintenance.
Gort's inland south Galway position gives more shelter from Atlantic weather than the coastal villages. Chimney and ridge maintenance on the older natural slate town-centre properties are the main call-outs. Dry-ridge failures and flat-roof section replacements on the surrounding estate housing are the secondary focus. Cold winters still bring some freeze-thaw stress on mortar details.
When you search for roofers near me in Gort, 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 Gort and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Gort is an inland town in south Galway, so it is usually less open to Atlantic wind than the coastal villages. Rain and winter frost still do the damage over time: water finds slipped slates and cracked ridge mortar, and 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 town-centre roofs are worth a closer look at the chimneys, ridge and valleys, which tend to fail first.
Gort is described as a well preserved planned Georgian market town. Its centre was laid out in the late Georgian period around a large triangular market, and buildings on the Market Square date from around 1800. Later housing sits around the older core, so the roof type on any one house has to be checked on the day.
Galway County Council lists Gort Town Centre 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, such as natural slate to concrete tile, 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 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.
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 Gort.
| 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 Gort. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Gort →New roof installation in Gort — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Gort →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Gort. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Gort →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Gort. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Gort →Written chimney condition reports in Gort — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Gort →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Gort. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Gort →New gutter installation in Gort — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Gort →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Gort — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Gort →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Gort. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Gort →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Gort — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Gort →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Gort's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Gort →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Gort — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Gort →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Galway team that covers Gort and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Gort, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Gort is a market town in south Galway. Housing spans older town-centre terrace and semi-detached properties to surrounding 1970s and 1980s estate development. The inland south Galway position gives more shelter from Atlantic weather than the coastal villages. Still, the older natural slate properties need periodic chimney, ridge, and general maintenance.
Gort's inland south Galway position gives more shelter from Atlantic weather than the coastal villages. Chimney and ridge maintenance on the older natural slate town-centre properties are the main call-outs. Dry-ridge failures and flat-roof section replacements on the surrounding estate housing are the secondary focus. Cold winters still bring some freeze-thaw stress on mortar details.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Gort 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 Gort, 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 Gort, 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 Gort: 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.
