Emergency roofers in Dublin.
When the roof is letting water in tonight, the job is simple: get someone there, stop it getting worse, and sort out the proper repair when it is dry.
What happens when you ring
Ring 01 265 7795 and describe what is happening: where water is entering, what has blown off, whether anyone could be hurt. If there is a live electrical hazard, or the ceiling is bulging with water, move people out of the room first and ring us second.
Our target is to reach you within 6 hrs. We work Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 18:00, and are closed on Sundays. On arrival the crew's first aim is to keep any more water out. That can mean fixing loose slates, tarping or boarding an opening, or clearing a blocked valley, whatever gets the house dry for now. We make safe first and repair second. A proper repair done in a gale, on a wet roof, is not good work.
Dublin storms tend to do the same few things. Wind lifts ridge and hip tiles, strips slates from exposed gables and slopes that face the coast, tears at lead flashing and drives rain under laps. Older roofs fail where the nails have rusted, which in sea air happens sooner.
You then receive a written report of what we found and did, the document an insurer asks for. The lasting repair is planned and priced in writing and comes with ten years of written cover on the workmanship. If the storm has shown the whole roof is finished, we say so and set out the choices. See our wider roof repairs page for how that second visit works.
What we do on the first visit.
Stop the water
A temporary cover, boarding or a quick fix to the opening, whichever makes the house watertight tonight.
Make the area safe
Loose slates, tiles and debris are secured or removed so nothing falls on people below.
Find the cause
We check whether it was one event or a roof that was already failing, and say which.
Write it up
A written report of damage and work done, for your insurer. Insurance claims are yours to make.
Plan the lasting repair
A fixed price in writing for the permanent fix, done once the roof is dry and safe to work on.
What each price takes in.
The quote is one fixed sum, so the bill at the end matches the paper you signed.
Included in every job
Quoted separately
What this usually costs.
| Service | Indicative price (2026) | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Storm Repair | €1,500–€8,000+ | 1–5 days |
| Roof Leak Repairs | €400–€2,500 | Same day–3 days |
Read these as 2026 guide figures, not a quote. The size and slope of a roof, what covers it, how safely we can reach it and what the timbers turn out to be like all move the number. The price you pay is the one written down after the survey, and VAT is added on top at 13.5% for homes.
From the first look to the handover.
Ring
Describe the damage. We advise what to do before we arrive.
Make safe
The crew stops water coming in and secures anything loose.
Report
You receive a written account of what was found and done.
Permanent repair
A fixed price, then the proper repair when the roof is dry.
What people ask us.
How quickly can someone come out for an emergency?
Our target is 6 hrs from your call. Weather, traffic and how many calls are in that day all play a part, and we will be straight with you about timing when we ring back.
What will an emergency repair cost?
Our 2026 guide figure for emergency storm repair is €1,500–€8,000+ plus VAT, taking 1–5 days, and a smaller leak repair is €400–€2,500. The final fixed price depends on what the storm did.
Do you work on Sundays?
Our office hours are Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 18:00, and we are closed on Sundays. We do not promise cover outside those hours.
Can you supply paperwork for my insurer?
Yes: a written report covering what was found and the work carried out. Whether your policy pays is between you and your insurer, and we cannot say what it will cover.
Can I patch the damage myself?
Please do not. A wet roof in wind is dangerous. Catch the drip in a bucket, move belongings out of the way and ring us. A ladder in a gale is a bad idea.
Is the emergency fix the final repair?
Not usually. The first visit stops the water and makes things safe. The lasting repair is planned and priced afterwards, once the roof is dry.
What if the whole roof is too far gone?
We tell you after the storm call. You then decide between a repair and a replacement with both prices in writing. Choose a complete replacement and the Lifetime Leak Guarantee applies.
Related roofing jobs.
Roof Repairs
A stain on the ceiling or a slate on the path: the spot where water gets in is traced and put right, not painted over.
Roof Inspections
A written report with photographs, taken on the slope and from inside the attic, so you know what the roof needs and what it does not.
Roof Replacement
When repairs stop holding, the old covering comes off and a new slate or tile roof goes on, with the Lifetime Leak Guarantee behind it.
Best Roofers Dublin cover Dublin city and county. The survey is free, the price is fixed in writing, and the work carries a written guarantee.
Get your roof
looked at.
Tell us what the roof is doing and roughly where it is. Someone looks at it for free and a fixed written price comes after. Send the form, or ring.