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The most common issue with Dublin’s older slate roofs isn't the stone itself, but the fixings.
Nail Sickness: Over 40–60 years, the original iron nails holding the slates can rust away. This causes slates to slip out of position, leaving your roof deck exposed. We don't just "push them back." We use stainless steel or copper slate hooks to provide a permanent, rust-proof fix that outlasts the original installation.
Cracked & Spalling Slates: While durable, slate can crack due to foot traffic or severe frost. We source perfectly matching reclaimed or new slates to ensure your repair is invisible. We follow the S.R. 82:2020 Irish Code of Practice, ensuring every slate is fixed with the correct head-lap to prevent "capillary pull" (water being sucked up under the slate).
Dublin roofs face a specific set of challenges: salt air corrosion on the coast (Malahide, Howth, Sandymount) and high-wind uplift in the suburbs (Tallaght, Stepaside).
We don't use generic materials. We use stainless steel fixings and breathable membranes that exceed Irish Building Regulations (S.R. 82:2020), ensuring your roof can breathe while keeping the Irish rain out.
We have dedicated teams operating in both North Dublin and South Dublin daily.
We strongly advise against using adhesives or "flash-band" tape. These are temporary fixes that trap moisture and eventually fail, often damaging the surrounding slates. A professional repair involves using a "slate ripper" tool to remove the old nail and securing the new slate with a permanent copper tingl or stainless steel hook.
Blue Bangor slates, sourced from Wales, were the primary roofing material for Dublin’s high-end Victorian and Georgian homes. They are prized for their incredible durability (lasting 100+ years) and their unique blue-grey hue. Matching these correctly is vital for maintaining the value of a period property.
Never walk directly on a slate roof. Slate is brittle and will crack under the weight of a person, creating new leaks. Our team uses specialized roof ladders and crawling boards that distribute weight across the battens, ensuring your roof is never damaged during our inspection or repair.
Yes, usually. If a storm (like Storm Barra or Franklin) has dislodged your slates, most Irish home insurance policies will cover the repair. We provide the VAT invoices and photo evidence your insurance company needs to approve your claim quickly.
If you are finding slipped slates in your garden every time there is a high wind, you likely have "nail sickness" across the whole roof. In this case, individual repairs become a "patchwork" job. We can perform a structural audit to tell you if it’s more cost-effective to strip the roof and reinstall the original slates using new, rust-proof fixings.
Slate work is highly skilled and labor-intensive, but we maintain total price transparency. For minor repairs, such as replacing 1–5 slipped slates using copper hooks, prices typically start from €180.
If your roof is suffering from more widespread issues, extensive slate repairs (20+ slates) generally start from €700 to €950, depending on access requirements.
For heritage-grade repairs using natural Blue Bangor slates, costs can be higher due to material rarity, often starting from €1,100 for localized restoration.
All our slate work is fully insured and comes with a minimum 10-year workmanship guarantee.
We provide a full suite of roofing and property maintenance services across Dublin. If it’s on your roof, we can fix it.
Dublin’s trusted experts for professional roof repairs, flat roofing, and guttering services. We are fully insured, VAT registered, and dedicated to providing transparent, guaranteed workmanship across North and South Dublin. Available 24/7 for emergency storm damage—keeping your home dry and secure, no matter the weather.
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