Roofing guides for Irish homeowners

As a rough 2026 guide, a roof repair costs from about €150 to €2,000, a full re-roof from €8,500 to €24,000 or more depending on size and material, and a flat roof from €3,500 to €9,500. Our roofing cost guide breaks the numbers down by job.

It depends on the material. Natural slate can last 80 to 100 years or more, concrete and clay tiles around 40 to 60 years, and flat roofs 15 to 30 years depending on whether they are felt, GRP or EPDM. Have any roof over 20 to 25 years old inspected, and any roof after a major storm.

A handful of slipped slates, a cracked ridge tile or a single leak is usually a straightforward repair. A full re-roof makes sense when the damage is widespread, the same areas keep failing, or the roof is at the end of its life. Our roof repairs and roof replacement guides cover how to tell.

Most Irish home insurance covers storm and accidental damage to the roof, but general wear and tear and pre-existing disrepair are usually excluded. Photograph the damage before any work, keep receipts, and report the claim promptly with a written report from a roofer.

A like-for-like roof repair or re-roof is generally exempt. You may need permission if you change the materials or profile significantly, alter the structure, or if the building is a protected structure. Check with your local authority if you are unsure before work starts.

Check the roofer's Google rating and recent reviews, ask for a written quote, and confirm they carry public liability insurance. Get more than one quote for a big job and never pay in full up front. Our how to choose a roofer guide has the full checklist.