That spreading damp stain on your ceiling or the unsettling rattle of a loose slate during a storm can send a shiver of worry down any homeowner’s spine. You deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home will be dry, warm, and secure, without having to endure a construction project that drags on forever.
At Emergency Roofers Dublin, our goal is to replace the confusion and stress of construction with a clear, predictable path to a safe and sound home. We believe in pulling back the curtain on the roofing process, giving you a transparent and efficient schedule that respects both your time and your property.
Key Takeaways
- Your new roof will be fully installed and protecting your home within just 3-7 days for most Dublin homes.
- Every project we undertake is fully insured and backed by warranties ranging from 10 to 30 years, giving you complete confidence.
- Our free professional inspections can help prevent up to 30% of common roof failures by catching issues others might miss.
- We install specialized waterproofing layers specifically designed to handle Dublin’s notoriously wet climate.
- Our final quality checks include rigorous water spray testing to guarantee your new roof is 100% leak-proof.
Your Guaranteed New Roof in 3-7 Days
We understand that you can’t have your home left open to the elements for weeks on end. That’s why we’ve perfected a process that allows us to complete a full roof installation on an average Dublin home in just 3-7 days, keeping the disruption to your daily life at an absolute minimum.
This speed never comes at the cost of quality, it’s the result of deploying experienced, well-coordinated crews who know how to work together efficiently and effectively. For your peace of mind, every project is fully insured and comes with a comprehensive warranty spanning 10-30 years, depending on the materials you choose.
As local experts in roofing, guttering, and chimneys, we’re always ready to provide a fast response for any project, including urgent repairs after storm damage. We use materials that are specifically engineered to withstand our local conditions.
A classic slate roof can protect your home for over 50 years, while modern GRP fibreglass options offer a remarkable 25-40 year lifespan. To help you plan, the average cost for a new roof installation on a Dublin home typically ranges from €5,000 to €15,000.
Your Free Dublin Roof Inspection
A great roof starts with a clear understanding of what’s needed, and that begins with an accurate diagnosis. Our process always starts with a 100% free, comprehensive consultation right at your property. Our experts will carefully assess your roof’s current condition, looking for any structural weaknesses, leaks, or damage specifically caused by the unique challenges of Irish weather.
This isn’t just a quick look and a rough guess, we provide you with a detailed, itemised quote tailored to our climate. We’ll recommend the best materials for your home, whether it’s traditional slate to preserve the character of a period house or modern fibreglass for a flat roof extension.
Trying to skip this crucial first step is a gamble. A professional inspection helps prevent up to 30% of the most common roof failures, which are often caused by hidden rot that a quick glance would never reveal.
While the average market cost for this kind of detailed roof inspection in Dublin is between €200 and €400, we provide this essential service completely free of charge. We want to ensure you have the full picture before any work begins.
Preparing Your Home for a Flawless Installation
Before the first tile is even laid, we take great care to prepare your home and garden. This initial phase is all about safeguarding your property and stripping the old roof down to its frame. We protect your surrounding gardens, pathways, and driveways with heavy-duty tarps and follow strict safety protocols, which reduces the risk of injury on-site by 25%. For a standard semi-detached home, this careful preparation usually takes 1-2 days.
We strip away all the old materials right down to the roof deck. This is a critical step because it allows us to inspect the underlying structure for any hidden rot or damage that was previously concealed. Proper removal is vital, as a staggering 80% of future leaks can be traced back to underlying issues that were not addressed at this stage. Considering the debris from a 100m² roof can weigh up to a tonne, our dedicated team manages all the heavy lifting and responsible disposal, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Our crew gathers all the necessary tools for the job, from slate cutters to safety harnesses, before the main work begins. We use special wind-resistant fixings designed to withstand Dublin’s 100km/h gusts and secure the decking with corrosion-resistant screws that are perfectly suited for our damp climate.
As we carefully remove old shingles, slate, or tiles, we immediately replace any sections of the decking that show signs of compromise. To keep your lawn and car tires safe, we use powerful magnetic tools to perform an efficient nail cleanup. This entire process is meticulously scheduled around dry weather forecasts, which we check 24-48 hours in advance to avoid any setbacks.
Building a Watertight Shield Against Dublin Weather
Perhaps the most important part of your new roof is the protective layer you’ll never see. We install a high-performance waterproof barrier that acts as the ultimate line of defence for your home.
This process begins by laying a waterproof underlayment, starting from the bottom of the roof and working our way upwards. Each layer carefully overlaps the one below it by at least 10cm, creating a seamless path for water to run off efficiently without ever having a chance to seep through the gaps.
To combat our wet winters, we install specialist ice and water shields along the eaves of the roof. We then custom-fit metal flashing around chimneys, vents, and in the roof’s valleys to completely seal these vulnerable intersections where leaks often start.
This meticulous attention to detail reduces the risk of leaks by an incredible 50%. We use quality felt underlay, costing €2-€4/m², or premium membranes at €5-€8/m², and secure the underlay with nails every 30-60cm to ensure it stays firmly in place against wind uplift.
Expert Installation of Your Chosen Roofing Material
This is the exciting phase where your new roof truly takes shape. Our skilled team ensures that every single tile, slate, or sheet is placed with precision for maximum durability and a beautiful finish.
Traditional Slate and Versatile Shingles
For heritage properties and homes with a classic aesthetic, natural slate is the gold standard. Before we begin, we ensure the roof structure is strong enough to hold the material’s weight, which can be up to 40kg/m².
We start at the eaves, securing each slate with two nails and maintaining a standard 2-inch overlap to ensure perfect water shedding. The cost for a professionally installed slate roof generally falls between €80-€120/m². As industry experts like Pro Roofers Dublin will attest, slate installation requires specific expertise to handle the material’s weight and fragility during fitting.
For a more budget-friendly yet highly durable option, we offer versatile shingle roofing. We begin by laying a starter strip with a 1-2cm overhang, which cleverly directs water straight into the gutters. We then stagger each subsequent row by 14-15cm to create a barrier that prevents water ingress, using four nails per shingle for a secure, wind-resistant fix. The average installed cost for shingles is between €40-€60/m².
Modern Flat Roofing Solutions
For extensions, garages, and modern homes, GRP Fibreglass is the ideal solution. The process involves laying a solid plywood base, installing neat edge trims, and then applying a resin-saturated matting that cures into a rock-hard, seamless surface within 24-48 hours.
We apply multiple layers in high-stress areas before finishing with a protective topcoat. This method creates a completely seamless barrier that is incredibly effective against standing water. The installed cost for our GRP systems ranges from €50-€70/m².
Finishing Touches and Our Final Quality Inspection
Our job isn’t done until it has passed our rigorous final inspection. We install protective ridge caps to secure the roof’s peak and apply UV-resistant topcoats to GRP roofs to prevent any sun damage over the years. Then, we conduct a thorough leak test, using a water spray to simulate heavy rainfall, while we check every alignment and seal. Finally, we perform a full site cleanup, leaving your property looking as neat as it was when we arrived.
This meticulous final check is why we consistently achieve 95% customer satisfaction. Our professional failure rate is less than 5%, which stands in stark contrast to the 40% failure rate often seen in DIY roofing projects. We inspect all the edges and gables to ensure they have a perfect seal, giving you complete and total peace of mind.
If you’re ready to secure your home with a roof that’s built to last, contact Emergency Roofers Dublin today to schedule your free, no-obligation inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a new roof in Dublin can vary quite a bit depending on the size of your home and the materials you choose, but it generally falls somewhere between €5,000 and €15,000 for an average house.
The main things that influence the price are the overall size of your roof and the type of material you select. Asphalt shingles are a more economical choice, often costing €40-€60 per square metre installed, while premium natural slate can range from €80-€120 per square metre.
Beyond the materials, the complexity of your roof’s design also plays a part. A roof with lots of angles, valleys, chimneys, or skylights requires more detailed flashing work and more hours from our team. As noted by industry experts at Ireland Contracting, the project timeline and labor intensity are directly linked to these structural details.
While the upfront cost of slate or other premium systems is higher, they often lead to lower long-term costs because they have extended lifespans of 50 years or more, compared to less expensive alternatives. We provide a clear, detailed breakdown during our free quote so you can find the right balance between your immediate budget and long-term value.
For a typical semi-detached home in Dublin, a complete roof replacement usually takes between 3 to 5 days, as long as the weather cooperates.
This timeframe includes about one day for carefully removing the old roof and inspecting the underlying deck. This is followed by 2-3 days for installing the new underlayment and your chosen roofing material. Slate roofs might take a little longer due to the extra precision needed to handle and nail each of the heavy, individual tiles.
Dublin’s famously unpredictable climate plays a big role. We keep a close eye on weather forecasts 24-48 hours in advance. If rain does force a pause, we always make sure your roof is left completely watertight with protective tarps during any delays.
To keep disruption to a minimum, we deploy experienced teams who can work in parallel on stripping old materials and prepping the surface. This organized and efficient approach is how we meet our 3-7 day service guarantee, preventing your home from turning into a long-term construction site.
Natural slate and GRP fibreglass are both excellent choices for Dublin’s climate, as they offer fantastic resistance to our wind, rain, and damp conditions.
Natural slate is perfect for pitched roofs because it’s non-porous and heavy, which makes it highly resistant to being lifted by strong winds and damaged by constant rain. There's a reason it has been the standard roofing material in Ireland for centuries!
When it comes to flat roofs, GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) fibreglass is a far superior choice to traditional felt. As detailed by the experts at Tricel Composites, GRP creates a seamless, joint-free finish. This completely eliminates the risk of water pooling and leaking through weak spots, which is absolutely critical in a wet climate like ours.
We generally recommend slate for its incredible longevity on main roofs and GRP for any extensions or flat-roofed areas. Both of these materials are much better at withstanding the freeze-thaw cycles and high moisture levels of a typical Dublin winter than basic felt or asphalt options.
In most cases, you do not need planning permission for a roof replacement, as long as you are not significantly changing the height or style of your existing roof.
Under Irish planning regulations, maintaining or improving your roof is usually considered "exempted development." This means you can proceed without permission, provided the new roof closely matches the appearance of the old one and doesn't increase the overall height.
There are exceptions. If your plans include adding dormer windows, raising the height of the roof ridge, or changing the type of materials on a protected structure (like a heritage building), then you will most likely need to apply for permission.
During our consultation, we’ll verify the specific requirements for your type of property. Going ahead without checking can lead to enforcement orders from the council, so we make sure all our proposed work falls within the exemption guidelines. If an application is needed, we will advise you accordingly.
Our free consultation is much more than a quick look, it’s a complete structural health check for your roof. This service, which other companies might charge €200-€400 for, is provided to you at no cost.
We thoroughly assess the condition of your roof covering (be it slates or tiles), check the integrity of the flashing around your chimney, and examine the health of your gutters. Most importantly, we look for subtle signs of rot in the timber deck and the fascia boards.
We are trained to identify specific issues like cracked tiles that could let water in, moss growth that might be blocking drainage, or compromised valleys that are prone to leaking. As highlighted by Division 1 Roofing, a thorough inspection is the only way to catch hidden water damage before it can compromise the structure of your home.
Afterwards, you will receive a detailed report outlining our findings and a clear, fixed-price quote. This helps you understand exactly what work is needed and prevents the kind of surprise costs that can arise from unseen damage during a project.
We follow a strict site protection protocol that includes using protective tarps, managing all debris, and setting up safety barriers.
We carefully drape heavy-duty tarpaulins over your garden, decking, and driveway. This catches any falling nails and debris, preventing damage to your beautiful landscaping and your vehicles.
A roof replacement creates a surprising amount of waste, stripping an old roof can produce a full tonne of debris. We use powerful magnetic sweepers to collect any stray nails from your lawn and driveway, making the area safe for your family and your car tires once we’re done.
Protecting your home also means protecting our workers and your family from any potential accidents. By adhering to strict safety protocols, we significantly reduce injury risk and liability, ensuring a professional and safe workspace, as outlined in industry safety guides.
We provide comprehensive warranties that range from 10 to 30 years, depending on the specific material you choose for your new roof.
The manufacturers themselves provide guarantees on the materials. For instance, natural slate can have an expected lifespan of 50 years or more, while high-quality GRP systems typically carry 20-25 year manufacturer warranties.
On top of that, Emergency Roofers Dublin provides our own guarantee on the quality of the installation. This covers you against any leaks or failures that might be caused by an error in our work, which unfortunately accounts for a significant portion of roof issues in the industry.
A strong warranty is your protection for this important investment. Unlike a DIY repair which has a high chance of failure, our certified installation ensures that if any issue related to our work arises within the warranty period, we will come back and fix it at no cost to you.
Yes, absolutely. We are fully equipped and have extensive experience in installing and repairing both traditional pitched roofs and modern flat roofs.
We are masters of slate and tile installations, including the precise overlapping techniques required to ensure perfect water shedding on sloped surfaces.
For flat roofs, we use modern, reliable methods like Torch-on Felt and GRP Fibreglass. As noted by the specialists at MC Flat Roofing, GRP is especially effective for flat structures because it cures into a single, hard, waterproof shell that can easily resist foot traffic and weathering.
Many Dublin homes have a main pitched roof with a flat-roofed extension. Our ability to expertly handle both means you only need to hire one trusted contractor for the entire property. This ensures consistency in quality and a perfect integration of flashing between the two different roof types.
If we uncover any rotten decking or rafters after stripping the old roof, our policy is to pause work immediately, document the damage for you, and replace the compromised wood before we proceed any further.
Rot is often hidden beneath old layers of felt and only becomes visible once the roof deck is completely exposed. Our team inspects for any soft spots or water staining as soon as the old materials are removed.
We will carefully cut out the rotted sections and install new, treated structural timber. Ignoring this step is incredibly dangerous, as noted by Revolution Roofing, installing a beautiful new roof over a weak and compromised deck is like building on a faulty foundation and will inevitably lead to future leaks and problems.
We will inform you immediately if any wood replacement is necessary. While this can add a small amount to the final cost, it is an absolutely essential step for ensuring the 30-year integrity of your new roof. We never cover up rot.
We take care of the complete removal and ethical disposal of all roofing debris, ensuring we leave your property clean, tidy, and safe.
A roof replacement generates a massive amount of waste, including old tiles, felt, and timber. We organize for skips and transport to make sure this debris doesn't pile up on your property and become an eyesore or a hazard.
We are committed to responsible practices. All materials are disposed of at licensed recycling centres, in full compliance with Irish waste management regulations.
Our very last step is always a thorough sweep of your gutters and the ground level around your home. We make sure that no hazardous materials or sharp nails are left behind, a commitment that distinguishes our professional service from "man in a van" operations that might leave you with the cleanup bill.
Yes, Emergency Roofers Dublin is fully covered with both public liability and employer’s liability insurance.
This insurance is there to protect you and your property. In the unlikely event that an accident occurs or damage is done to your home during the installation process, our insurance covers the costs, not your personal homeowner's policy.
Operating without the proper insurance is a huge risk. All professional and reputable roofing companies must maintain valid policies to operate legally and safely in Ireland.
We are always happy to show you proof of our insurance during our initial consultation. Hiring an insured contractor is the only way to truly safeguard your most valuable asset against any unforeseen accidents during high-risk construction work.
You most likely need a full replacement if your roof is over 20 years old, you're dealing with widespread or recurring leaks, or you can see signs of structural sagging.
If your roof has passed its expected lifespan (for example, 20-25 years for standard asphalt shingles) and you find yourself calling for frequent repairs, a full replacement is often the more cost-effective solution in the long run.
Things like curled or cracked shingles, extensive moss growth (which indicates trapped moisture), or seeing daylight through the attic boards are all clear signs that the roof system is failing. According to the experts at Bertsch Holzbau, another key indicator is consistent granule loss from shingles, which means the material has lost its protective outer layer.
If your roof line appears to be sagging or dipping, it’s a serious sign that the underlying decking or rafters could be rotting. In a situation like this, a simple repair is just a temporary bandage on a much bigger problem, a full replacement is necessary to restore the structural safety and integrity of your home.
