Roof repairs in Templeogue span 70-year-old natural slate that is often ready for full renewal and 1960s concrete tile with dry-ridge and flat-roof issues. This guide covers what roof repairs cost in Templeogue in 2026, how long they take, and how to tell a repair from a replacement.
Templeogue grew steadily from the 1940s through the 1970s, producing a mix of solid semi-detached and detached homes across D6W. That building history shapes the roofing problems we see most often here.
Properties from the 1940s and 1950s typically have original natural slate, now 70 to 80 years old. At that age the underlay has usually failed, the battens are tired, and the ridge mortar is crumbling. A repair can extend the life of a roof that is still structurally sound, but on many of these homes the honest answer is a full strip and re-cover, underlay, battens and ridge included. The survey tells you which side of that line you are on.
The 1960s and 1970s stock moved to concrete tile, and that generation has its own pattern: dry-ridge systems failing, mortar haunching cracking away from chimneys, valley lead deteriorating, and felt on flat-roof extensions that has simply perished. These are all repairable, and most are better dealt with promptly before water gets into the timber beneath.
Knowing the era of your house is the first step to knowing what it actually needs. A 1950s Templeogue slate roof and a 1970s concrete tile one require different conversations.
Leaking slate roof in Tyrrellstown, Dublin, full replacement underway. Filming the strip is the only way to show what was underneath before the evidence goes into a skip.
Every roof is different, and every price below is an indicative range. The figure that applies to your roof is in the written quote after a free survey. All ranges are exclusive of VAT at 13.5%.
Indicative 2026 price ranges in euro, VAT at 13.5% not included
What moves the price within those ranges: the cause of the problem (a slipped slate is not a failed valley), how far water has already travelled, whether scaffolding is needed for access, and how much has been let go before the call. On a 1940s Templeogue property where the underlay and battens have failed right across the roof, repair stops being the cheaper option and becomes the more expensive one paid in instalments. We say that plainly when we see it.
The single question every Templeogue homeowner with an older roof wants answered is whether the job is a repair or a re-roof. The honest answer depends on four things.
On Templeogue's older stock, we often find a roof that has been kept going with isolated repairs for years, each one sound in itself but not addressing the underlying failure. A free inspection settles the question properly. See also our guide to roof repair costs across Ireland and the cost of a new roof in Dublin in 2026 if you want to compare the two sides of the decision.
The ridge is where wind gets its best purchase, and mortar ridges on Templeogue's older homes are a frequent call-out. Re-bedding and re-pointing a ridge is a repair that buys years when the slates themselves are still sound. Where a dry-ridge system is more appropriate, we install that instead of mortar.
Chimneys are the most common single source of leaks on period Dublin homes. Lead step flashings deteriorate, haunch mortar cracks, and render on older stacks lets water in behind it. We deal with all of these as targeted repairs without disturbing sound work elsewhere on the roof. See our broader guide to lead flashing and chimney aprons in Dublin.
Many Templeogue homes have a flat-roofed extension at the rear, typically covered in traditional felt that is now at or past the end of its life. Felt blisters and cracks before it fully fails, and by the time a ceiling stain appears inside, the water has usually been getting in for some time. We replace perished felt with EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass, both of which carry a significantly longer service life. Our guide to flat roofing in Dublin covers the options in detail.
Lead valleys on Templeogue roofs from the 1940s and 1950s can be 70 years old. When valley lead fails it allows water into the roof at the lowest point of each slope, and the damage travels. Replacing valley lead is a targeted repair that, done while the surrounding slates are still sound, is substantially cheaper than dealing with the timber damage that follows if it is left.
Individual slipped or missing slates are straightforward repairs when the surrounding slates and the underlay beneath them are sound. We source matching slate where possible so the repair is not obvious from the street.
If water is coming in now, the first job is to make the roof safe and stop the leak, not to carry out the permanent repair. We weatherproof the affected area on the first visit. The permanent repair is quoted separately once it is safe to assess the full picture. That distinction matters: an emergency call-out is a make-safe, and the cost of the make-safe (€200 to €500 for securing work, €300 to €800 for weatherproofing) is separate from the permanent repair quoted afterwards.
For more on the emergency process and what to do while you wait, see our emergency roof repair page or the dedicated guide for emergency roofers in Dundrum, which covers the same South Dublin response.
Every repair we carry out in Templeogue comes with a written guarantee before the work starts, not promised afterwards. On repairs, that is a minimum of 3 years, and up to 10 years on major repair work. Full roof replacements carry a 10-year workmanship guarantee and the Lifetime Leak Guarantee. Both are automatic; there is no registration, no extended-warranty product and no extra cost.
Our crews are directly employed. We do not subcontract, which means the people who quote the job are accountable for the result. That is the standard we have held since we were founded in 2019, and it is what CIRI registration and €6.5 million public liability insurance exist to back up. You can verify both before anyone sets foot on your roof.
Read what Dublin customers say on our reviews page, or browse case studies from similar jobs.
“Really happy with service provided. They were extremely helpful and efficient from start to finish. An assessment and quote were provided the day after I first got in touch, and the repair was completed within a week. The issue and proposed solution were clearly explained, and I really appreciated that they recommended a proportionate repair rather than simply suggesting everything needed to be replaced. Very professional, straightforward and efficient service. Would definitely recommend!”Alice Daniels, Dublin, ★★★★★ on Google
We cover all of South Dublin. If you are researching costs or looking for a roofer in a neighbouring area, these guides cover the same housing stock and the same price ranges.
For the full South Dublin roofing service, see our Dublin South page. If you are outside Dublin, our repair guides for Cork, Galway and Limerick cover costs and what to expect in each city.
To arrange a free survey and written quote for a Templeogue roof repair, visit our contact page or call the Dublin team on 01 265 7795.
Indicative 2026 ranges: leak repairs run €400 to €2,500; emergency storm damage work €1,500 to €8,000; emergency make-safe securing €200 to €500; weatherproofing €300 to €800. VAT at 13.5% applies on top. The exact figure depends on scope, access and how far water has travelled. You get a written, fixed price after a free survey.
Most repairs are completed in a single day. Ridge, valley or larger flat-roof work typically takes two to three days. A full re-roof on a 1940s or 1950s Templeogue slate home takes longer and is quoted separately. If the roof is leaking, we weatherproof the affected area on the first visit before the permanent repair.
If problems are localised and the underlay and timbers are sound, a repair is usually the right call. Widespread slippage, a failed underlay across the whole slope, multiple recurring leaks and sagging timbers point to a re-roof. Many 1940s and 1950s Templeogue slate roofs are at that stage. A free inspection gives you a straight answer.
Repairs carry a written guarantee of a minimum of 3 years, and up to 10 years on major repair work. Full roof replacements carry a 10-year workmanship guarantee and the Lifetime Leak Guarantee. All guarantees are issued in writing before the work starts.
The most common causes on Templeogue's older stock are failed ridge and hip mortar, deteriorating lead valley and chimney flashings, slipped or missing slates, and perished felt on flat-roof extensions at the rear. Blocked gutters that allow water to back up under the roofline are also a frequent contributor.
Ordinary repairs and like-for-like re-roofing do not require planning permission. You may need permission if you alter the roof's shape, height or materials significantly, or if the property is protected or in an Architectural Conservation Area. We flag any of those during the survey.
Emergency make-safe work, securing tiles or slates after a storm, runs €200 to €500. Immediate weatherproofing and protection runs €300 to €800. A safety assessment after storm damage is €200 to €400. These costs cover making the roof safe; the permanent repair is quoted separately once conditions allow a proper assessment.
Scaffolding is not automatic on repairs. It is priced in only where the building is very high or where the roof is on a busy street requiring protection for pedestrians. Where it is needed, it is a separate, itemised line on the quote, never buried in the job price.
Storm damage is generally covered by home insurance; wear and deterioration is usually not. We can document the damage and provide a written report to support your claim, but we would encourage you to check your policy's excess and the specific cause of damage before deciding whether to claim.
We employ our crews directly. We do not subcontract. The roofers who carry out the work in Templeogue are Recommended Roofing employees, which is why we can stand behind the written guarantee.
Call us on 01 265 7795 or use the contact form on this site. A qualified roofer visits the property, carries out a full inspection, and sends you a written condition report and fixed-price quote within 48 hours. There is no charge and no obligation.
SEAI offers retrofit grants that can cover insulation and ventilation work done alongside a re-roof, but standard repair work is not grant-eligible. Our guide on SEAI retrofit grants covers what is and is not included. We flag any applicable schemes during the survey.
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