Is your roof storm-ready?
Answer four quick questions and get an instant read on how your roof is likely to fare in an Irish storm, with advice on what to check. Free, and no details needed.
Your roof storm-risk check
This is a quick guide, not a survey. It weighs how exposed your county is to Atlantic storms, your roof type, its age and when it was last checked. Answer the four questions and you will get an instant read on how your roof is likely to hold up, plus what to do next.
Please answer all four questions.
This is general guidance based on your answers, not a professional inspection. A local roofer can give you a definitive assessment.
What makes a roof more likely to fail in a storm
Three things drive most storm roof damage in Ireland. The first is exposure: homes in coastal and western counties take far stronger and more frequent Atlantic winds than sheltered inland ones. The second is the roof itself: older natural slate slips and breaks, agricultural sheeting lifts, and flat roofs can be peeled or punctured. The third is condition: a roof that has not been checked in years is far more likely to have a loose slate, a tired flashing or a blocked outlet that a storm will exploit. The good news is that the last two are within your control, and a quick survey before the season is the cheapest insurance there is.
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