“The lads from Haven who fixed our roof leak were incredible. Very friendly and professional and had the job done in no time. We got a free roof inspection and comprehensive breakdown of the issue and what was needed to fix it. The price was very competitive …”
Ferg
Google review, July 2026
Haven Roof Specialists is a member of the National Guild of Master Craftsmen (membership no. 22587). You get a roofer the Guild has vetted and accredited, rated 4.9 from 28 Google reviews.
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Roof Replacement in Dublin: What You Get
A new roof is a big decision, and it shouldn't be sold to you when a repair would do. When the team checks your roof, you get photos of what we find and a straight answer. If a repair is enough, you'll be told, and you can see our roof repairs in Dublin. If the roof has reached the point where patching keeps costing you money, you get a clear plan and a fixed price for replacing it.
With a Haven roof replacement you get:
- A free roof check, with photos so you can see the problem yourself
- A fixed price in writing before any work starts
- Scaffolding, strip-out, skips and waste removal included
- Rotten timbers found and replaced, not covered over
- A new breathable membrane, new battens and new lead flashing
- Natural slate, fibre cement slate, or concrete or clay tiles to suit your home
- The work is done in sections, and your home is made watertight at the end of every working day
- Work that's fully insured and guaranteed, from a National Guild of Master Craftsmen member (no. 22587)
A Roof That Holds the Heat, and Lasts
A sound, watertight roof helps keep the heat in your home, which helps maintain your Building Energy Rating (BER) and can support a better one.
A well-built roof, looked after properly, can last a generation and more, which is also kinder on the environment, because you're not taking it off and putting a new one on again in a few years. How long yours lasts depends on the slates or tiles, the timbers and flashings underneath, and whether problems are spotted early. Ireland's Heritage Council describes natural slate as generally very durable, and says regular maintenance will extend the life of your building. You can read more in our guide on how long a new roof should last in Ireland.
Signs Your Roof Needs Replacing, Not Repairing
One of these on its own usually means a repair. Two or three together usually mean it's time to talk about a new roof.
Leaks keep coming back
You've had the same roof repaired more than once and water is still getting in. That usually means the felt or the timbers underneath have failed, not just a slate or tile.
Slipped and cracked slates or tiles all over the roof
A few slipped slates can be refixed. When they're slipping and cracking across the whole roof, the nails, battens or slates themselves have reached the end of their life.
A dipping or sagging roofline
If the ridge or the slopes dip when you look at your roof from the street, the timbers underneath may be weakened. That needs checking soon.
Damp, staining or daylight in the attic
Water marks on the rafters, a damp smell in the attic or light showing through from outside are signs the roof covering is no longer keeping the weather out.
Torn or perished felt
On older Dublin roofs the felt under the slates or tiles breaks down over time. Once it tears or crumbles, wind-driven rain gets straight through to the timbers.
Types of Roofs We Install
We specialise in the installation of all major pitched and flat roofing systems popular in Dublin, ensuring we match the aesthetic of your home and the requirements of your neighbourhood.
Natural & Fibre Cement Slate
The classic Dublin aesthetic. Natural slate offers unmatched longevity, while modern fibre cement slates provide a highly durable, cost-effective, and uniform alternative.
Concrete & Clay Tiles
Available in a wide variety of colours and profiles, concrete and clay tiles are incredibly robust and excellent at withstanding harsh Irish weather.
Flat Roof Replacements
We strip and replace old, leaking flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers with torch-on felt or EPDM rubber, rebuilding the timber deck where it has gone soft. See flat roofing.
Pitched Roof Upgrades
If a leaking flat roof keeps causing trouble, we can convert it to a pitched roof in some cases. It depends on the structure of your property, so the team will check whether it is suitable for your home and talk you through it before anything is decided. See our guide on flat versus pitched roofs for a Dublin extension.
The Haven Roof Replacement Process
A new roof is a big job. Here's exactly what happens, so you know what to expect.
Free Roof Check and Fixed Price
The team checks your roof, takes photos of what's wrong and talks you through your options. You get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Scaffolding and Safety
Secure scaffolding goes up around your home so the work is safe and the outside of your house is protected.
Stripping the Old Roof
The old slates or tiles, battens and felt are taken off and all the waste goes in the skip, not your garden.
Timber Repairs
With the roof open, the team checks every rafter and replaces any rotten or damaged timber before anything new goes on.
Breathable Membrane and Battens
A new breathable membrane goes on to keep wind-driven rain out while letting moisture escape, then new timber battens are fixed to carry your slates or tiles.
Slates or Tiles, Lead and Finishing
Your new slates or tiles are laid, new lead flashing goes in around chimneys, walls and valleys, and the ridge and verges are finished, with a dry verge system where it suits your roof. You get photos of the finished job.
Recent Roof Renewal and Replacement Work in Dublin
Real jobs from the team, with photos of every stage.
Roof Renewal in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Sections of this roof were opened up to the rafters. The team fitted new timbers, a Fakro breathable membrane and new battens, put new lead around the chimney and re-laid the concrete tiles.
See the photos
Flat Roof Replacement in Walkinstown, Dublin 12
The old flat roof was stripped off and replaced with a new plywood timber deck and torch-on felt. The existing roof windows were kept and re-kerbed on new timber upstands.
See the photos
Roofline Replacement in Rathfarnham
Tired timber fascias, soffits and gutters were stripped out and replaced with colour-matched brown uPVC fascia, vented soffits and new guttering.
See the photosNew Roofs Across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare
The team replaces roofs on homes right across Dublin city and county, and into Wicklow and Kildare. You get the same free roof check, photos and fixed price wherever you are.
Ballsbridge · Blackrock · Castleknock · Clontarf · Dundrum · Dún Laoghaire · Howth · Lucan · Malahide · Rathfarnham · Stillorgan · Swords · Tallaght · Bray · Maynooth
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Roof Replacement Questions from Dublin Homeowners
Will you tell me if a repair is enough instead of a new roof?
Yes. You get a free roof check with photos of what's wrong. If the roof is sound and only part of it has failed, the team will tell you a repair is enough and quote for that instead. A new roof is only recommended when patching would keep costing you money.
What does a full roof replacement include?
The old slates or tiles, battens and felt are stripped off, the timbers are checked and any rotten timber is replaced, then a new breathable membrane, new battens and your new slates or tiles go on. New lead flashing goes in where the roof meets chimneys, walls and valleys, and the ridge and verges are finished to keep the weather out.
Can I choose slate or tiles for my new roof?
Yes. The team fits natural slate, fibre cement slate, and concrete or clay tiles. You get advice on what suits your house and your street, and the price for each option before you decide.
Will my house be open to the weather while the roof is off?
No. The roof is stripped and re-covered in sections, and your home is made watertight at the end of every working day.
Do I need scaffolding for a new roof?
Yes. Scaffolding goes up around your home before any work starts, so the team can work safely and the outside of your house is protected. It's included in your quote.
How much does a new roof cost in Dublin?
It depends on the size and shape of your roof, the slates or tiles you choose and how much timber needs replacing. You get a free roof check with photos, then a fixed price in writing before any work starts, so you know the full cost up front. Tell us your plans for the new roof and we'll come out for a free check, then give you a fixed price in writing.
Do you replace flat roofs on extensions and garages too?
Yes. The team strips and replaces flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers using torch-on felt or EPDM rubber, rebuilding the timber deck underneath where it has gone soft.
Is my new roof guaranteed?
Yes. All our work is guaranteed and we're fully insured. Haven Roof Specialists is a member of the National Guild of Master Craftsmen (membership no. 22587).
How long will my new roof last?
A well-built roof, looked after properly, can last a generation and more. How long yours lasts depends on the slates or tiles, the work underneath, and whether problems are spotted early. Ireland's Heritage Council describes natural slate as generally very durable, and says regular maintenance will extend the life of your building.
More questions? See our roofing FAQs or call 087 239 0125.
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