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Recommended Roofing re-roof and repair Rathfarnham's semi-detached homes day in, day out. From a few slipped tiles to a full re-roof with a dry-ridge system, 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 Rathfarnham and the surrounding D14 — 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.
Rathfarnham is dominated by mid-century semi-detached homes — after 50+ years many are reaching the point where re-roofing beats repeated repairs. Here's what we work on across D14.
The most common re-roofing candidate in Rathfarnham. Concrete interlocking tiles on 30–35° pitches, originally laid on bitumen felt now degraded. By 2026 a significant share are at or beyond the 50-year mark.
Wet-bedded ridge and hip tiles on Rathfarnham homes commonly crack and lift in high winds. A dry-ridge system — mechanically fixed and ventilated — is the modern fix that ends repeat repairs.
The original bitumen felt under these roofs becomes brittle and tears after decades, letting wind-driven rain through. Re-roofing with a breathable membrane fixes the problem and improves ventilation.
Rathfarnham has a high concentration of rear extensions and attached garages on built-up felt now beyond design life. GRP or EPDM replacement is the correct, long-warranty solution.
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Prices in Rathfarnham are driven by roof size, the choice between repair and full re-roofing, scaffold and tile or membrane specification. 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 Rathfarnham and every neighbouring South Dublin suburb. Looking for another area? Each one has its own dedicated page.
| Postal District | D14 — Rathfarnham and the surrounding South Dublin suburbs |
| Streets & areas | Rathfarnham Road, Butterfield Avenue, Nutgrove Avenue, Grange Road, Ballyboden Road and Springfield |
If your Rathfarnham home still has its original concrete tiles and bitumen felt after 45–55 years, repeated repairs often cost more over time than a single re-roof. We give an honest assessment at inspection — many D14 roofs are better value fully re-roofed with a breathable membrane and dry-ridge system, but plenty have years left and just need targeted repairs.
A dry-ridge system mechanically fixes and ventilates your ridge and hip tiles instead of bedding them in mortar. On Rathfarnham's semi-detached homes it ends the recurring problem of cracked, lifting ridge tiles in high winds and improves roof ventilation. We fit it as standard on re-roofs.
As a 2026 guide, a concrete-tile re-roof on a typical Rathfarnham semi runs roughly €6,500–€12,000, and a natural-slate re-roof €9,000–€16,000, depending on roof size, material and any structural or flashing works. You'll always get a fully itemised written quote first.
On Rathfarnham's 1950s–1980s semis the recurring issues are slipped and porous concrete tiles, cracked mortar-bedded ridges lifting in the wind, perished felt underlay, and ageing flat-roof extensions and garages reaching end of life.
Yes — we offer emergency call-out across Rathfarnham and the wider D14 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 Rathfarnham.
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 Rathfarnham and the wider D14. We respond to every request within 24 hours.