Roofers in Clontarf, Dublin
Roof repairs and re-roofing for Clontarf's seafront terraces and redbrick streets, with 24/7 emergency call-outs.
- Fully Insured
- 24/7 Emergency Call-Outs
- Two Mobile Roofing Teams
- Clontarf & Surrounding Areas
Roofing contractors working in Clontarf
Clontarf's roofline is dominated by redbrick Victorian and Edwardian terraces along the seafront and the streets running back from it, many still carrying their original natural slate. Being this close to the water means these roofs take a steady battering from wind-driven rain and salt-laden air, which is harder on mortar, flashing and fixings than it is further inland.
Bay windows are common on these houses, and the small lead-covered roofs above them are a frequent source of trouble — split laps, perished dressings and worn upstands all let water track back into the wall below. Many of the terraces also have flat-roofed returns and extensions to the rear, which need their own periodic attention regardless of how sound the main slate roof is.
Vantage Roofing provides roof repairs, maintenance and replacement throughout Clontarf and the surrounding north Dublin coast, with two mobile teams working the area alongside Raheny, Artane and the city. Routine inspections and quotations run Monday to Saturday during normal hours, and genuine emergencies are covered around the clock.
Services
Roofing services in Clontarf
The jobs we're most commonly asked to do on Clontarf's seafront and redbrick properties.
Slate & Tile Repairs
Replacing slipped, cracked and missing slates and tiles, plus ridge, hip and verge repairs.
Learn moreLead Flashing
Repairing and renewing flashing at chimneys, wall abutments, valleys and roof junctions.
Learn moreRoof Repairs
Repairs to slate, tile and flat roofs — from a handful of slipped slates to recurring leaks.
Learn moreChimney Repointing
Raking out and renewing deteriorated mortar joints on chimney stacks, with the surrounding roof detailing checked.
Learn moreFlat Roofing
Flat roof repairs and replacement on extensions, dormers, garages and porches across Dublin.
Learn moreStorm Damage Repairs
Assessment and repair of wind and storm damage, with photographs of the damage and completed work where appropriate.
Learn moreWe also cover roof valleys, guttering and roof inspections in Clontarf and the surrounding areas.
Local Knowledge
Common roofing problems in Clontarf
What we typically find on roofs in this part of Dublin.
Bay roof flashing failure
The small lead flashings over bay windows on Clontarf's terraces often perish before the main roof, letting water into the wall below rather than the attic.
Salt exposure to mortar and fixings
Being close to the sea front, chimney pointing, ridge bedding and metal fixings can weather faster here than on roofs set further back from the coast.
Rear return flat roofs
Many terraces carry a flat-roofed kitchen return or extension at the back, and ponding water or a split membrane there is a common cause of ceiling stains.
Slipped and cracked natural slate
Original slate on the older streets can still be sound overall while individual slates crack or slip, usually where nails have corroded.
Emergency roof repairs in Clontarf
If wind off the bay has lifted slates or a bay roof is letting water in, emergency roof repair call-outs run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 087 466 6010. That's separate from scheduled repair and quotation work, which is carried out during normal hours; an emergency call gets the roof made safe and watertight until the permanent repair can be arranged.
More detail on 24/7 emergency roof repairs.
Call 087 466 6010Repair or replace a roof in Clontarf?
Slate roofs on Clontarf's older houses are very often repairable, since the slate itself can outlast several generations of flashing and fixings. Replacement tends to make sense when slipping has become widespread, the felt beneath has failed, or salt and wind exposure over many decades has taken a real toll on the timbers. An inspection is needed before either option can be recommended honestly.
Helpful reading
Guides that answer the questions Clontarf homeowners ask us most.
Nearby areas we cover
Clontarf sits within our north dublin roofing coverage, where you can see the other areas and the roofing work we are called out for across that side of the city.
Questions from Clontarf homeowners
Do you cover the seafront terraces as well as the streets further back?
Yes, we cover all of Clontarf, from the seafront terraces to the redbrick streets running back towards Marino and Fairview.
Can you match slate on an older Clontarf roof?
We'll assess the existing slate on site and source a close match where slates need replacing; on some older roofs a small colour variation is unavoidable.
Do you fix flat roofs on rear extensions?
Yes, flat roof repair and replacement on kitchen returns and extensions is regular work for us in Clontarf.
Do salt-laden winds really affect roofs this close to the seafront?
They can. Along the Clontarf seafront we tend to see mortar, fixings and lead dressings wear faster than on comparable inland roofs, which is why the edges and flashings are always worth checking first.
Do you offer emergency call-outs at night?
Yes, emergency roof repair call-outs are available 24/7, 365 days a year on 087 466 6010. Routine work is arranged during normal hours.
Talk to a roofer
Need a Roofer in Clontarf?
Whether it's a bay-window roof leaking on the Clontarf Road or a flat-roofed return needing attention, call Vantage Roofing for an inspection and written quotation. Fully insured.