Best roof repair Dublin:
what good looks like.
A good repair finds where the water gets in, fixes that and leaves you able to see the proof. Here is how to judge one, and what we do.
Judge a roof repair by three things.
Searching for the best roof repair in Dublin gives you a long list of names and very little to compare them by. Three questions cut through it. Did they find the actual entry point? Can they show you the evidence? Is the fix written down with a guarantee?
A roofer who answers all three is doing the job properly, whoever they are. We try to answer all three on every repair, and the rest of this page explains how.
A period house with its roof edge and fascia finished: the kind of result a repair should leave behindWhat you see, and where to look.
A stain is where the water arrived, not always where it got in.
A brown ring on the ceiling
Water often runs along a rafter before it drops. The source can sit a metre or more higher up the slope than the stain.
Slates or tiles on the ground
One slipped slate is a small job. A scatter of them after wind often means the fixings underneath have rusted.
Damp at a chimney breast
Lead flashing that has lifted, or a stack that has taken in water through its pointing. Both are repairs, not replacements.
Drips only in heavy rain
A valley or a ridge that cannot clear the water fast enough. The fault shows only when the load is high.
Daylight in the attic
Gaps in the covering or a split membrane. Look on a bright day, with the lights off.
Moss and green staining
Moss holds water against slates and tiles and lifts them. It is a warning, and sometimes the cause.
Ask the roofer these before you agree.
- Where exactly was the water getting in?
- Will you photograph it before and after?
- Is the repair priced in writing before work starts?
- Is the repair itself guaranteed, and for how long?
- What happens if the repair does not hold?
- Do you carry public and employer liability insurance?
We answer the same way each time. The survey is free. The price is fixed on paper before any work starts. A written 10-year workmanship guarantee covers a repair. Public liability cover is €6.5 million and employer liability €13 million.
If a repair is all the roof needs, the survey says so, even where a bigger job would be worth more to us.
What repairs cost in 2026.
| Job | Guide figure, plus VAT | Usual time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Stopping a leak | €400–€2,500 | From the same day to three days |
| Work on a chimney stack | €800–€3,500 | One to three days |
| Rebuilding a roof valley | €1,200–€4,500 | Two to four days |
| Storm damage or urgent call-out | €1,500–€8,000+ | One to five days |
Guide figures for 2026, plus VAT. They are not a quote. The fixed figure comes after a survey, because the roof itself, not the table, decides it.
See the full roofing prices in Dublin, or read about our roof repairs and emergency roof repair services.
Keep reading
Not sure whether a repair is enough? A roof inspections puts the answer on paper. If you are weighing us against other firms, read what recommended roofers in Dublin should be able to show, or see what to expect from a roofing company in Dublin.
Questions on roof repair.
How do I know a roof repair in Dublin has been done properly?
The person who did it can show you where the water was getting in, what they changed and why that fixes it. Photographs taken before and after are the simplest proof. A written guarantee on the repair is the other.
What is the best roof repair in Dublin for a leak that comes and goes?
The one that starts by finding the cause. A leak that appears only in a certain wind is usually a lifted flashing or a slipped slate on one face of the roof, and it will not be fixed by sealing the stain.
Is a patch enough, or does the whole roof need replacing?
It depends on what lies underneath. Sound battens and felt with a few damaged slates is a repair. Felt and battens that have given up across a whole slope is a different job, and the survey says which you have.
How much does roof repair cost in Dublin?
As a 2026 guide, plus VAT, stopping a leak is priced at €400–€2,500, chimney work at €800–€3,500 and rebuilding a valley at €1,200–€4,500. The price you pay is fixed in writing after a survey.
Do you repair a roof in an emergency?
Yes. Ring 01 265 7795. We aim to be with you within 6 hrs, make the roof safe first and repair it properly once conditions allow. You also get a written report for your insurer.
Does a repair come with a guarantee?
Yes: a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. The Lifetime Leak Guarantee is for a complete roof replacement, so repairs and part-roof jobs stay on the ten-year cover.
Can you repair a roof on a period house?
Yes. Slate roofs, lead valleys and parapet gutters on older Dublin houses are repaired by looking at what is there first, which is why the survey comes before any price.
Have the repair
looked at first.
Say what the roof is doing and roughly where. A free survey follows, then a fixed price in writing. Or phone: