Skip to content Slate is the classic Irish roof, and it is what most of Dublin’s older homes were built with. Done right, a slate roof outlives the people who fit it. We fit and repair natural slate and fibre-cement slate, and match reclaimed slate on period roofs so repairs disappear into the original.
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There are two main families of slate, and the right one depends on the look you want, the age and structure of your roof, and your budget. Here’s the honest difference.
The most common natural slate in Ireland. A real stone roof at a sensible price, long-lasting and right at home on most Dublin houses.
The premium heritage choice. A deeper color and the traditional look for period and protected homes are at the top of the price range.
Man-made slate that’s lighter and cheaper, with a uniform finish. The sensible middle ground when the budget’s tight or the roof can’t take the weight of stone.
New slate roofs, full re-slating, and repairs to the slate roof you have got. Natural slate or fibre-cement, on everything from one slipped slate to a whole period terrace. Each slate job can cover:
Nail sickness is why sound slates end up on the ground, the slate outlasts the nail holding it. We save every slate we can. You get a written fixed price before any work, with workmanship cover.
Most roof problems start small and quiet, then get expensive. If you have spotted any of these, it is worth getting them looked at before the next downpour.
We come out, get on the roof, and find exactly what is wrong.
You get a clear, itemised price. No call-out charge, no pressure.
Our own crew carries out the work, tidily and on the agreed date.
We show you what we did and stand over the work.
Both give you a proper slate roof, and the right one depends on your house, your budget, and the years ahead.
Real stone with a century in it, and the only right answer on period roofs. Costs more, lasts longest.
Lighter, neater, and kinder on the budget, with a consistent finish. The sensible call on most modern homes.
Natural slate is heavy, older roofs get structural check first. Fibre-cement roofs that cannot carry stone.
House age, budget, and roof underneath decide it. We tell you straight the survey, upselling either way.
A few recent repairs around Dublin. Real jobs, real homes.
Natural slate costs more upfront than fibre-cement or concrete tile, but it is the longest-lasting roof covering you can buy. Over the life of the house, it often works out the cheaper choice. Price comes down to a few things. The slate type, the roof size and pitch.
How complex it is, since valleys, hips, dormers, and chimneys all add work, then stripping the old roof, any rotten timber found once it is off, the leadwork, and the access. Use the calculator for a guide, then book a free survey for a fixed written price.
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No call-out charge, no obligation. We’ll tell you honestly whether it needs repairing or replacing.
Natural slate is the longest-lasting roof covering there is, and a well-laid, well-maintained one will easily outlive most other materials. Fiber-cement slate doesn’t last as long but still gives many years of good service. We’ll give you a realistic lifespan for the slate you choose.
Natural slate looks better, lasts longer, and suits period homes, but it costs more and is heavier. Fiber-cement is lighter, cheaper, and uniform, and it’s the sensible choice when the budget’s tight or the roof can’t take the weight of stone. We’ll be honest about which suits your house.
Natural slate is heavy. If you’re going from a light covering to stone, the roof structure may need checking and sometimes strengthening first. We check this at the survey before recommending natural slate so you’re not hit with a surprise once the old roof’s off.
Yes. We repair slipped and cracked slates, and on older or period roofs, we source matching reclaimed slate so the repair blends in rather than standing out. See our conservation roofing and roof repairs.
Book a free, no-obligation inspection and we will tell you honestly what your roof needs.
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