Roofers
How to choose a roofer
Get a written, itemised price after a look at the roof; see the roofer's insurance; get the guarantee in writing; agree stage payments tied to the work; and ask to see a roof they finished a few years ago. Registration on CIRI is being made compulsory trade by trade from 2026 (DWF).
Searching roofers near me gives you a list. We pass your request to one roofing company that covers your county; these checks apply to them and to anyone else you ask.
- €9,000 to €14,000a new concrete tile roof on a two-storey semi, incl. VAT (RoofQuote.ie)
- €16,000 to €24,000the same house in natural slate (RoofQuote.ie)
- 3 to 10 daysfor most house roofs, weather allowing (BookMyRoofer.ie)
- 13.5% VATon roofing work on a house, not 23% (Revenue)
FreeNo obligationOne company rings you, not fiveNothing agreed until you accept a written price
The checks
Eight checks before you sign
- A look at the roof first. A price over the phone for a whole roof is a guess.
- An itemised written quote: material and make, membrane, battens, flashings, ridge, vents, scaffolding, skip, VAT, and the rate for rotten timber found.
- Insurance: public liability, and employer's liability if they have staff. Ask for the certificate, not a yes.
- The guarantee in writing: the workmanship guarantee from the roofer, how long, and what it covers; and the manufacturer's on the materials.
- Stage payments tied to work done, not a large payment up front.
- A roof they did a few years ago, near you, that you can look at.
- A company you can find: a trading name, an address, a landline or a registered company number.
- Who's on the roof: their own crew or subcontractors, and who runs the job day to day.
Registration
CIRI registration
The Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) is becoming compulsory one category at a time under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Act 2022. The first categories expected, in 2026, are builders of housing developments and apartments, and each category gets a 12-month grace period (DWF). Until roofing is covered, it's worth asking whether a roofer is registered, but it isn't required.
Warning signs
Walk away if
- Someone knocks at the door saying they noticed a problem with your roof.
- The price only holds if you sign today.
- A large cash deposit before any work.
- No written quote, no address, no insurance certificate.
Ratings
About ratings and reviews
Top rated roofers near me is a common search. Reviews help, but read what they say about finish and after-care, not just the stars, and look for roofs like yours. We don't publish ratings or reviews of any roofer.
See it first
A new roof on your own photo
Take a photo of the house from the road, pick natural slate, fibre cement slate or concrete tile, and see it finished before anyone quotes. Free, in under a minute.
- Upload a photo, or answer 4 questions.
- We pass it to one company that covers your county.
- They ring you with a written price.
Preview of your photo, not a guarantee. Your photo goes to Google's Gemini service to make the picture and isn't kept.
A photo that works
- Daylight, from the footpath or the garden.
- The whole roof in the shot, ridge to gutter.
- Straight on to the front, not up close.
- Never go up on the roof to take it.
Free quote
Get a price in 4 taps
Tap what you need and leave your number. It goes to one roofing company that covers your county, and they ring you back to arrange a look and a written price.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How do I find a good roofer near me?
Ask neighbours whose roof was done a few years ago, then run the checks above. Or send the form: we pass it to one roofing company that covers your county, and you run the same checks on them.
How many quotes should I get?
Two or three like-for-like, itemised quotes is usual for a whole roof. Compare the same specification.
Should I pay a deposit to a roofer?
A modest deposit for materials ordered to size is common. Agree stage payments tied to work done, in writing.
Do roofers need to be registered in Ireland?
Not yet for roofing. CIRI registration is being made compulsory category by category from 2026 (DWF).
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Where these numbers come from (2 public sources, checked 3 November 2026)
Sources (2)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- RoofQuote.ie: roofquote.ie
- BookMyRoofer.ie: bookmyroofer.ie