— Roofing Limerick —
Residential re-roofing, commercial roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, emergency call-outs and roof inspections in Rathkeale, Limerick. Free survey. 10-year written guarantee.
⚡ Emergency within 4 hrs
In Rathkeale, Limerick, 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 Rathkeale and Limerick is within 4 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 Rathkeale, Limerick. 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 Rathkeale 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 Rathkeale, call 061 788600 — staffed 24/7. Response within 4 hrs.
⚡ Emergency response: within 4 hrs
📍 Rathkeale, Limerick, Ireland
See all areas we cover in LimerickRathkeale is a market town in west Limerick, with older town-centre terrace and semi-detached homes and surrounding 1970s-to-1990s development. The older town-centre stock has natural slate, with mortar ridge and chimney details at or past maintenance age. Atlantic weather exposure in west Limerick keeps maintenance frequency above average.
Rathkeale's older town-centre properties bring in chimney and ridge maintenance call-outs on natural slate roofs. Being in west Limerick, Atlantic weather exposure here is above average compared with east Limerick towns. Dry-ridge failures and flat-roof section replacements are the main issues on the surrounding estate development.
When you search for roofers near me in Rathkeale, you need a team with a track record in the area — not a national call centre that subcontracts locally. Recommended Roofing's Limerick team has direct knowledge of the housing stock, local planning requirements, and typical roofing problems across Rathkeale and the surrounding area. Every survey is carried out in person by a qualified roofer, and every quote is written and fixed-price.
Look from the ground for slipped or missing slates and tiles, ridge tiles that have shifted, and lead flashing around the chimney that has lifted. On the next wet day check the attic for daylight, damp patches or dripping. Clear gutters and downpipes of leaves and moss, because an overflowing gutter pushes water back under the lowest row of slates.
Moss holds moisture against slates and tiles and can lift the edges of tiles over time. It is most common on slopes that get little direct sun. Removing it gently and checking the mortar and fixings underneath is better than leaving it to build up.
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 valley gutters, which tend to fail first.
Rathkeale is an old market town on the River Deel, with an Augustinian priory founded in 1289 and a Church of Ireland church built in 1831. The Catholic church, designed by J.J. McCarthy, was consecrated in 1876 and the courthouse dates from 1843. Around the centre the housing is older and mixed in age, and newer estates sit further out.
Limerick City and County Council's draft development plan lists Rathkeale as an Architectural Conservation Area. Which properties it covers, and whether a particular house is a Protected Structure, should be confirmed with the council before work starts. Changing the visible look of a roof, for example natural slate to concrete tile, can need planning permission in those cases.
It depends on what is on the house now and whether it is protected. Older town-centre buildings often have natural slate and are usually best repaired or re-laid in slate. Newer houses are more often concrete tile. The survey decides, and the written quote shows both options where both are allowed.
Rathkeale is covered by our Limerick team, who also work in the neighbouring areas:
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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 Rathkeale.
| 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 4 hrs |
Slipped slates, cracked tiles, leaks and failed flashings repaired in Rathkeale. Same-day response available.
Roof Repair Rathkeale →New roof installation in Rathkeale — natural slate, concrete tile, and fibre cement. 10-year written guarantee.
Roof Installation Rathkeale →Firestone EPDM and GRP flat roof waterproofing for extensions and garages in Rathkeale. Cold-applied, no naked flame.
Flat Roof Waterproofing Rathkeale →Chimney repointing, flaunching, flashing replacement and pot repairs in Rathkeale. Fully insured chimney specialists.
Chimney Repair & Restoration Rathkeale →Written chimney condition reports in Rathkeale — stack, haunching, pots, lead flashing and internal breast assessed.
Chimney Inspections Rathkeale →Leaking joints, sagging gutters, blocked downpipes and broken brackets repaired in Rathkeale. All gutter profiles carried.
Gutter Repairs Rathkeale →New gutter installation in Rathkeale — uPVC, cast iron, and aluminium. Correct fall, sealed joints, 10-year fittings guarantee.
Rain Gutter Installation Rathkeale →Velux and fixed skylight repairs in Rathkeale — failed seals, cracked glazing, flashing failures and condensation issues resolved.
Skylight Repair Rathkeale →Velux and fixed skylight supply and installation in Rathkeale. Flashed to manufacturer spec with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Installation Rathkeale →Loft and attic ventilation surveys and installation in Rathkeale — ridge vents, soffit vents, and tile vents to prevent condensation damage.
Loft Ventilation Rathkeale →Correct attic ventilation is critical in Rathkeale's climate. We install ridge, tile, and soffit vents to current building regulation requirements.
Attic Venting Installation Rathkeale →Pre-purchase and insurance roof surveys in Rathkeale — written condition report within 48 hours. CIRI-registered inspectors.
Roof Inspection Rathkeale →Yes — Recommended Roofing operate a dedicated Limerick team that covers Rathkeale and the surrounding area. We carry out free on-site surveys in Rathkeale, typically within 2–3 working days, with a written fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Rathkeale is a market town in west Limerick, with older town-centre terrace and semi-detached homes and surrounding 1970s-to-1990s development. The older town-centre stock has natural slate, with mortar ridge and chimney details at or past maintenance age. Atlantic weather exposure in west Limerick keeps maintenance frequency above average.
Rathkeale's older town-centre properties bring in chimney and ridge maintenance call-outs on natural slate roofs. Being in west Limerick, Atlantic weather exposure here is above average compared with east Limerick towns. Dry-ridge failures and flat-roof section replacements are the main issues on the surrounding estate development.
A full concrete tile re-roof in Rathkeale 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 Rathkeale, we aim to respond within 4 hrs. Our emergency line is staffed 24/7 — call 061 788600. 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 Rathkeale, 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 Rathkeale: 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.
