Repair or replace
your roof in Limerick?
A roof is not always worth repairing, and it is not always due for replacement. Here is how to tell the difference.
- One local fault is a repair: a slate, a ridge, a flashing.
- Failure across a whole slope, or leaks in several places, points to replacement.
- A leak repair is €400 to €2,500, a tile roof €8,000 to €18,000, a slate roof €12,000 to €28,000+ (2026 guide).
- A complete roof replacement carries the Lifetime Leak Guarantee.
- The survey, not the stain, decides.
The question behind the question
When a roof leaks, the real choice is between paying a little now and a lot later, or paying more now and not again for a long time. The right answer depends on how much of the roof is still sound, and the only way to know is to look.
Signs that point to a repair
- One or a few slates or tiles slipped, cracked or missing.
- A cracked or loose ridge.
- Lead lifted at one chimney or wall.
- A single valley that has worn through.
- A single leak with an obvious cause that has not recurred.
- A roof that is otherwise dry, sound underneath and still within its working life.
These are cheap to put right and the roof will go on for years. See roof repairs.
Signs that point to replacement
- The membrane under the slates or tiles is brittle, torn or missing across a whole slope.
- The battens are dark, soft or split.
- Many slates are slipping because the fixings have corroded.
- Leaks keep coming back in new places after repairs.
- Light shows in the attic in many places.
- The roof has been patched so often that the patches leak.
Then each repair is only delaying the next. See roof replacement.
The middle ground
Sometimes the answer is part-way: renew one slope, not four, or re-fix sound slates on new nails instead of buying new ones. On an older slate roof in particular, the slates may outlast the nails, and re-fixing can cost much less than stripping. A good survey includes these options and their prices.
What each costs, as a 2026 guide
| Service | Indicative price (2026) | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Leak Repairs | €400–€2,500 | Same day–3 days |
| Chimney Repairs | €800–€3,500 | 1–3 days |
| Valley Reconstruction | €1,200–€4,500 | 2–4 days |
| Concrete Tile Roof | €8,000–€18,000 | 4–10 days |
| Complete Slate Roof | €12,000–€28,000+ | 5–14 days |
| Period Property Restoration | €15,000–€35,000+ | 7–21 days |
Treat these as 2026 ballpark figures. A steep, large or hard-to-reach roof costs more, so does rotten timber found under the covering, which is why the fixed price is only written once someone has been up and looked. Homes carry VAT at 13.5% on top.
What a survey should tell you
- What state the covering is in, slope by slope.
- What state the membrane and battens are in.
- Whether the leak has a single cause.
- What a repair would cost, and how long it could be expected to hold.
- What a replacement would cost, and what is included.
- What the guarantee covers on each.
Our roof inspection service produces exactly that, in writing, with photographs.
What we guarantee
Our installation and replacement jobs come with a 10-year written workmanship guarantee that you receive before work begins. Replace a whole roof, or a whole run of gutters, and the Lifetime Leak Guarantee applies too. Repairs carry the same 10-year written workmanship guarantee. The crews are ours, and if anyone else is to work on your roof you will be told first.
Common questions, answered.
How do I know if my roof needs replacing?
Look for failure across a whole slope: brittle membrane, soft battens, many slipped slates. One local fault is a repair.
Is it cheaper to keep repairing?
Only while the faults are separate and local. When repairs keep recurring, replacement is usually cheaper over time.
Can slates be re-used?
If they are sound and the nails are the problem, often yes, which can save money against new slates.
How much does a repair cost?
As a 2026 guide a leak repair is €400 to €2,500.
How much does a new roof cost?
As a 2026 guide €8,000 to €18,000 for tile and €12,000 to €28,000+ for slate, plus VAT at 13.5% on a home.
Can I replace just part of a roof?
Yes, a single slope can be renewed if the others are sound.
Does a replacement have a better guarantee?
A complete roof replacement carries the Lifetime Leak Guarantee as well as the 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Does a repair have a guarantee?
Yes, the same written 10-year workmanship guarantee as installation work.
How long does a replacement take?
As a 2026 guide 4 to 10 days for tile and 5 to 14 days for slate.
Will you tell me if I do not need a new roof?
Yes. If a repair will hold, we say so and do that.
Do I need to move out during a replacement?
No. The roof is covered at the end of each working day.
Get your roof
looked at.
Describe what the roof is doing and where it is. We look first, at no charge, and the written price follows. Fill in the form and a written price follows the survey.