New Roof Installation Cork — Full Roof Replacements

What a full roof replacement in Cork involves

We strip the existing covering back to the rafters, inspect and replace any decayed timber, then fit a breathable membrane and new treated battens before the new covering goes on. Ridge and hip tiles are bedded or dry-fixed, valleys and abutments are detailed in code-graded lead, and the whole roof is finished with new ventilation to stop condensation building in the attic.

A standard three or four bedroom Cork home typically takes four to eight working days depending on roof area, pitch, access and the weather. The roof is sheeted and made watertight at the end of every day — your home is never left open overnight.

Choosing a covering for a Cork roof

Natural slate is the premium option and the right one for period and character properties across Cork city, Sunday's Well and the older village cores. It costs more up front and lasts generations. Fibre cement slate gives a similar clean line at a lower cost and suits estate housing in Ballincollig, Carrigaline and Midleton well.

Concrete and clay tiles are heavier, cost-effective and widely used on Cork's newer builds. Whichever you choose, the failure point on an Irish roof is rarely the covering itself — it is fixings, underlay and detailing, which is exactly where we spend the extra time.

Do it once, do it with the scaffolding up

The single biggest saving on a new roof in Cork is bundling the work that needs scaffolding. New gutters, fascias and soffits, chimney repointing, velux installation and attic insulation all cost dramatically less when done during the re-roof than as separate jobs later.

We price these as clearly marked optional lines on the quote so you can see the cost of each and decide. There is no pressure to take them, but almost everyone does once they see the difference.