Roof installation
in Cork.
A new roof for an extension, a new build or a re-roof, built layer by layer by our own crews and guaranteed in writing.
The importance of a quality roof installation
A new roof is only as good as what is under the covering. The membrane, the battens, the lead and the ventilation decide whether it stays dry for decades, and none of them can be seen once the slates or tiles are on. We build those layers first and photograph them, so you can see what is under your roof after the scaffold has gone.
In Cork's wet, windy climate the details matter more than the material. We fit breathable membrane and treated battens to BS 5534, lead at every chimney, wall and valley, and a mechanical dry-fix ridge and verge in place of mortar that cracks. On an exposed site, closer fixings along the eaves and edges are part of the specification, not an extra.
Whether the job is a roof over a new extension, a new house, or a complete re-roof, the process is the same: survey, fixed written price, our own crews, tidy hand-back and a written guarantee.
Selecting the right roof material for Cork.
Natural slate
Long-lived and finished-looking, and right for older houses and homes that want the best. Priced in the table below.
Concrete tile
Practical, sensible value and suited to most houses and estates.
Flat systems
EPDM or GRP laid to a fall for extensions, garages and dormers. Priced per square metre.
Roof windows
Fitted into slate or tile with the right flashing kit, so the opening is as watertight as the roof around it.
Ventilation
Eaves and ridge ventilation so the new timbers can dry and the attic does not sweat.
Re-roofing around chimneys
New lead and flashings where the roof meets the stack, never a smear of sealant.
On every job, what the price covers.
Every quotation is a fixed price, so the final bill matches it.
Included in every job
Quoted separately
What this usually costs.
| Service | Indicative price (2026) | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile Roof | €8,000–€18,000 | 4–10 days |
| Complete Slate Roof | €12,000–€28,000+ | 5–14 days |
| Flat Roof (EPDM / GRP) | €90–€140 per m² | 2–5 days |
| Period Property Restoration | €15,000–€35,000+ | 7–21 days |
These are guide figures for 2026, not a quote. The size and pitch of the roof, what it is covered in, how easily we can get to it and the state of the timber underneath all change the final figure, so we fix your price in writing after a free survey. VAT is added at 13.5% on residential work.
From first visit to hand-back.
Survey and design
We check the structure, the pitch, the exposure and the access, then agree the material with you.
Written price
A fixed price including the access, the layers, the lead and the guarantee.
Build
Membrane, battens, covering, lead and ridge, layer by layer, with photographs of the layers that get covered.
Hand-back
A tidy site, a walk-through and the written guarantee.
Questions, answered.
How much does a new roof cost in Cork?
As a 2026 guide, a concrete tile roof is €8,000–€18,000 and a complete slate roof €12,000–€28,000+. A flat roof is €90–€140 per m². The fixed price follows a free survey.
Can you roof an extension?
Yes. Pitched or flat, we build the roof, the upstands and the flashing against the main house so the joint stays dry.
How long does a roof installation take?
A concrete tile roof is typically 4 to 10 days and a slate roof 5 to 14 days. A flat roof is typically 2 to 5 days.
Which material is best?
It depends on the house, the pitch, the exposure and the budget. We advise in writing after a survey, and we say so if a cheaper material will do the job.
What guarantee comes with a new roof?
A written 10-year workmanship guarantee on the installation. A complete roof replacement also carries the Lifetime Leak Guarantee.
Is VAT included?
VAT is added at 13.5% on residential work. The written quote shows it.
More roofing services.
Roof Replacement
Strip, re-batten and re-cover in slate or tile, with the Lifetime Leak Guarantee on a complete replacement.
Flat Roofs
Extension, garage and dormer flat roofs in EPDM or GRP, laid to a fall with proper upstands.
We work across Cork city and its suburbs. Free survey, fixed written price, and a written guarantee on the work.
Get your roof
looked at.
Write a line or two about the roof and where it is. After a free survey you get a plain written price. Rather talk it through? Ring: