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Recommended Roofing are slate and period-property specialists working right across Rathmines and the wider D6. From a single slipped slate to a full conservation-grade re-roof, 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 Rathmines and the surrounding D6 — 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.
Rathmines is one of South Dublin's classic period suburbs — its roofs need a contractor who understands 19th-century construction, not just modern tiling. Here's what we work on across D6.
Typically 45–50° pitch, originally laid in Welsh or Bangor Blue slate fixed with iron cut nails now well past end of life. Wet-bedded lime mortar ridges and eroded chimney pointing are near-universal across Rathmines.
Rathmines's period homes carry tall, exposed chimney stacks. Failed stepped lead flashings where the stack meets the slate, and crumbling lime pointing, are the single most common source of leaks we're called to.
Almost every period property has a two-storey return and/or a single-storey rear extension, usually on an ageing built-up felt roof — the area's most frequent flat-roof replacement candidates, best re-done in EPDM or GRP.
A large share of Rathmines housing is in flats and shared ownership. We provide condition reports and managed repairs for landlords and management companies, with clear documentation for service charges and insurance.
Workmanship Guarantee
Public Liability Insurance
Insurance-Backed Warranty Options
Heritage Approved Contractor
Prices in Rathmines are driven by roof pitch, scaffold and access on narrow D6 streets, and conservation-grade material specifications. 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 Rathmines and every neighbouring South Dublin suburb. Looking for another area? Each one has its own dedicated page.
| Postal District | D6 — Rathmines and the surrounding South Dublin suburbs |
| Streets & areas | Rathmines Road, Leinster Road, Grosvenor Road, Belgrave Square, Palmerston Park, Kenilworth Square and the Portobello border |
Yes — parts of Rathmines sit within an Architectural Conservation Area, where roof works generally require like-for-like natural slate, lime mortars and traditional lead detailing rather than modern substitutes. We specify conservation-grade materials as standard and advise on Dublin City Council requirements at the quotation stage, at no charge.
Most like-for-like roof replacements are exempt from planning permission. The exceptions are protected structures and works that alter the roof's appearance within a conservation area. We confirm exactly where your property stands before any work begins, and where a Section 57 declaration is needed for a protected structure, we manage that process for you.
As a 2026 guide, a complete natural-slate re-roof on a typical D6 terrace runs €8,000–€22,000 depending on property size, slate grade, chimney and flashing works, and any structural or batten replacement. You'll always receive a fully itemised written quote first.
On Rathmines's period terraces the recurring issues are nail-sick original slate, cracked and eroded chimney mortar, and failed stepped lead flashings around the stacks. To the rear, ageing built-up felt on returns and extensions is the most common source of persistent leaks.
Yes — we offer emergency call-out across Rathmines and the wider D6 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 and parking access carefully — important on Rathmines's narrow terraced streets to avoid disruption to you and your neighbours.
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 Rathmines and the wider D6. We respond to every request within 24 hours.