Roof replacement
in Cork.
When a roof has reached the end of its life, a complete new covering, laid on new membrane and battens, is cheaper than a run of patches and carries the Lifetime Leak Guarantee.
Understanding the need for a roof replacement
A roof is a set of layers working together: the covering, the membrane under it, the battens, the timber frame, the lead at every joint, and a ridge and verge that do not rely on crumbling mortar. A replacement renews all the layers that have given up, not only the slates or tiles you can see from the road.
The usual signs that a roof is beyond economical repair are the same all over Cork: leaks that return after each repair, tiles or slates that crumble or flake, moss that has lifted the edges of the tiles, sagging along a slope, and felt that turns to dust when it is touched in the attic. If a survey finds sound battens and only a few failed areas, we tell you to repair. If it finds failure across a slope, we explain why a new roof is the better spend.
A complete replacement carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee and the Lifetime Leak Guarantee. Repairs and part-roof jobs stay on the 10-year cover, and you are told which one applies before you agree to anything.
Materials used in a replacement.
Natural slate
The long-lived choice. Heavy, dark and finished, with a lifespan measured in generations when it is fixed well. Fitted with stainless or copper nails. Guide price in the table below.
Concrete interlocking tile
The common roof on Cork estates. Light, practical and sensible value, with a dry-fix ridge and verge so no mortar is left to crack.
Clay and fibre-cement slate
Where a slate look is wanted at a lower weight and cost. We advise which suits the pitch and the exposure of your site.
Underlay, battens and ventilation
New breathable membrane and treated battens to BS 5534, with the eaves and ridge ventilated so the timbers can dry.
Lead, flashings and ridge
Code 4 or Code 5 lead at every chimney, wall and valley, and a mechanical dry-fix ridge and verge.
Scaffold and safe access
Included in the price. A roof replacement is not safe from a ladder.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Slate Roof | €12,000–€28,000+ | 5–14 days |
| Concrete Tile Roof | €8,000–€18,000 | 4–10 days |
| Period Property Restoration | €15,000–€35,000+ | 7–21 days |
| Valley Reconstruction | €1,200–€4,500 | 2–4 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.
Free survey
We look at the covering, the membrane, the battens and the timbers, and photograph what we find.
Written price
A fixed price for the whole job with the materials, the lead, the access and the time it will take.
Strip and re-cover
The old roof comes off, any bad timber is dealt with, and the new roof goes on layer by layer.
Hand-back and guarantee
A tidy site, a walk-through and the written guarantees, including the Lifetime Leak Guarantee.
Questions, answered.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Cork?
As a 2026 guide, a concrete tile roof runs from €8,000 to €18,000 over 4 to 10 days, and a complete slate roof from €12,000 to €28,000+ over 5 to 14 days. The fixed price follows a free survey.
How long does it take?
Between four days and two weeks for most houses, depending on the size of the roof, the material and the weather. The written quote gives the time for your roof.
Do I need planning permission?
Replacing like with like normally does not need it. A Protected Structure or a building in an Architectural Conservation Area is different, so ask your local planning authority before changing the material.
Can the work be done in winter?
Yes, in the right weather. We cover the open roof as we go, so a dry day is all that is needed, and we do not leave the house open to rain.
What guarantee do I get?
A written 10-year workmanship guarantee on the installation, and the Lifetime Leak Guarantee on a complete replacement.
Should I repair or replace?
If one area has failed and the battens and felt are sound, repair. If the felt and battens have gone across the slope or leaks keep returning, replace. A survey gives you the answer in writing.
More roofing services.
Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles, flashings and storm damage found at source and repaired properly.
Roof Installation
New roofs for extensions, new builds and re-roofs, in slate, tile or a flat system.
Roof Inspection
A written, photographed look at the real condition of your roof, from the attic and from the slope.
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: