Re-roofing: strip it back, fix the structure, re-cover
Most houses we re-roof are 40 to 100 years old. The slate is at the end of its life, the nails have rusted through and the felt underneath has torn. We take the roof back to the timbers, replace what is soft, and re-cover the whole thing.
Not sure whether you need a re-roof or a repair? A free survey settles it. Ask for one.
Everything that comes off, and everything that goes back
Old covering and felt stripped and skipped
Rafter ends and wall plates checked for rot and replaced
New breather membrane and treated battens throughout
New slate or tile, with new fixings, not the old ones
Ridge and hips rebedded, new lead to chimneys and party walls
Scaffold and debris netting included in the price
A full re-roof comes with a written 12-year guarantee.
Timing, disruption and price
A typical semi-detached house takes 4 to 7 working days
You can live in the house throughout; the attic gets dusty
Price is fixed in writing before we start and does not move
We tell you at survey stage if the timbers are likely to add cost
If we open the roof and find rot nobody could have seen, we show you the photo and agree the extra before doing it.
Re-roofing questions we get asked
How much does a new roof cost in Ireland?
A full re-roof on an average three-bed semi in the south west typically runs from around EUR 9,000 to EUR 18,000 depending on size, pitch, access, scaffold and whether you go for concrete tile, fibre cement or natural slate. We price per job after a free survey.
How long does a re-roof take?
Four to seven working days for a typical house, longer for a large or complicated roof, and weather can add days. We give you a start date and a realistic finish date, not an optimistic one.
Do I need planning permission to re-roof my house?
Usually not, if you are replacing like with like. Changing the material or the roof profile on a protected structure, or in an architectural conservation area, does need permission. We will tell you if we think your job needs a check with the council.
Can you re-roof over the old slates?
No, and anyone who offers to should be avoided. Covering over old slate hides rotten battens and rafters, adds weight the structure was not designed for, and the new covering fails early. We always strip back.
Get a fixed written price for your re-roof
Send us the address. We will come out, go up, photograph what we find and price the job properly.