Roof Replacement & New Roof Installation in Cork

We install new and replacement roofs for homes, extensions, renovations and commercial properties across Cork City and County. A new-build roof needs a specification suited to the structure; replacement starts with assessing the existing roof and what can safely be retained.

Anthony discusses your property, covering options and agreed specification before work begins. The complete system matters: the timber, membrane and battens beneath the slates or tiles, as well as the ridge, verge and flashing details.

One repairable defect does not automatically justify replacing an entire roof. We assess the condition of the slates or tiles, membrane, battens and accessible timber, the extent of deterioration and whether previous repairs are still solving the underlying problem. A local repair may be the right answer where the rest of the roof remains sound.

For replacement work, the existing covering is lifted as agreed so we can inspect what lies beneath. Defective timber and other materials are addressed as required before installing the specified membrane, battens and selected slates or tiles. Ridge, verge, flashing, valley and junction details complete the system, with waste handling and final checks included in the agreed scope.

In Ballincollig, we renewed the breathable membrane and pressure-treated battens, then cleaned and re-laid suitable existing tiles. Replacing the roof system does not mean every serviceable tile or slate must be discarded; reuse depends on condition and suitability. The Midleton project used new tiles with dry ridge and dry verge details.

Replacement may make more sense when repeated local repairs no longer address the overall condition. Roof age alone is not a reason to replace it. We consider:

Signs to assess:

• Widespread deterioration or recurring leaks rather than one isolated defect.
• Deteriorated membrane or battens, or extensive defects found during assessment.
• Accessible timber or structural issues requiring broader roofing work.
• A major renovation that provides an opportunity to renew the roofing system.

Natural slate, fibre-cement slate and tiled roofing offer different appearances and costs. Roof pitch, structure, property character and the agreed specification determine what is suitable. Our work includes natural-slate repairs, a new Thrutone slate roof and new tiled roofing.

A major roof project is a useful time to discuss insulation, roof windows and any fascia, soffit or guttering work needed. Agree these as part of the specification where relevant; they are not automatically part of every replacement.

Our insulated slate project included insulation between the rafters, a renewed roofing system and Thrutone slates. Solar brackets were fitted during the roofing work, but the solar panels themselves were outside the roofing scope described.

Safe access, scaffolding where required, material deliveries and waste removal all affect how the work is organised. We discuss access and disruption, particularly where extensions or neighbouring buildings restrict the working area.

Roofing is weather-dependent. Hidden timber or roof defects may only become visible once the covering is removed; unexpected findings and any additional work should be discussed before proceeding. The expected programme is agreed for your property, taking account of conditions and the roof specification.

Your quotation should set out the agreed roofing system and how unexpected findings will be handled. Ask us to make the following clear where applicable:

Your agreed specification:

• Membrane, battens and roof covering.
• Ridge and verge systems, flashing, valleys and junction details.
• Relevant timber or structural work and insulation where included.
• Access and scaffolding, waste disposal and roofline work.
• Exclusions and how additional work discovered after opening the roof will be agreed.
• Published prices are plus VAT and exclude scaffolding.