Roofers in North Dublin
Roofing across the northside city suburbs — repairs, slate and tile work, chimneys, flat roofs and guttering. Fully insured, with 24/7 emergency roof repair call-outs.
- Fully Insured
- 24/7 Emergency Call-Outs
- Two Mobile Roofing Teams
- Free Written Quotations
Roofing across North Dublin
North Dublin, taken as the city suburbs inside the M50 rather than the county beyond it, has two distinct kinds of roof. Closer to the canal and along the older routes there are red brick terraces and pre-war semis with natural slate, tall chimney stacks and rear returns. Further out, the estates built from the 1950s onwards carry concrete tile on long, repetitive runs.
That split decides what a roof needs. Period slate roofs here mostly fail at the fixings and the details — corroded nails, valleys, chimney flashing, hidden gutters. Estate tile roofs fail at the mortar: ridge and hip bedding, verge pointing, and a roofline that has been dealing with overflowing gutters for years. Coastal streets around Clontarf and Raheny add wind exposure on top of both.
Vantage Roofing works regularly across the northside, and because two mobile teams are on the road most days, jobs in neighbouring districts are usually run together. Free written quotations follow an inspection; emergency roof repair call-outs run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Local Knowledge
What North Dublin roofs are like
The roof types and recurring faults we meet across this part of the county.
Older terraces and semis
Natural slate on timber, rear returns, shared chimney stacks and valleys. The slate frequently outlives the nails holding it, so slippage rather than broken slate is the usual complaint.
Post-war estate housing
Concrete tile on long terraces, where ridge, hip and verge mortar and the fascia, soffit and gutter line are what age rather than the tiles.
Coastal exposure
Streets nearer the bay take more wind-driven rain and salt air, which is hard on ridges, verges, flat roof edges and rainwater goods.
Extensions and conversions
Rear extensions, converted garages and attic dormers across the northside bring flat roofs, rooflights and junctions that leak independently of the main roof.
Local Pages
Areas we cover in North Dublin
Each of these has its own page, written around the housing and the roofs in that area.
Roofers in Clontarf
Roof repairs and re-roofing for Clontarf's seafront terraces and redbrick streets, with 24/7 emergency call-outs.
View Clontarf pageRoofers in Raheny
Roof repairs, chimney work and guttering for Raheny's mix of period and estate housing, fully insured.
View Raheny pageRoofers in Artane
Roof repairs, roofline replacement and flat roofing for Artane's mid-century estates, with 24/7 emergency call-outs.
View Artane pageRoofers in Drumcondra
Slate roof repairs, chimney work and guttering for Drumcondra's red-brick terraces, backed by 24/7 emergency call-outs.
View Drumcondra pageRoofers in Glasnevin
Slate and tile repairs, chimney and valley work, rear extension roofs and guttering across Glasnevin. Fully insured, with 24/7 emergency roof repair call-outs.
View Glasnevin pageRoofers in Santry
Tiled roof repairs, ridge and verge work, guttering and extension roofs across Santry and the surrounding estates. Fully insured, with 24/7 emergency call-outs.
View Santry pageRoofers in Finglas
Tiled roof repairs, ridge and verge work, roofline, guttering and flat extension roofs across Finglas. Fully insured, with 24/7 emergency roof repair call-outs.
View Finglas pageThese districts sit between the areas above and are covered on the same runs as the roofing work we carry out nearby.
- Marino
- Fairview
- Donnycarney
- Coolock
- Beaumont
- Whitehall
- Ballymun
- Kilbarrack
- Baldoyle
Services
Roofing services across North Dublin
The work most often asked for in this part of Dublin. Every service we offer is available throughout the region.
Roof Repairs
Repairs to slate, tile and flat roofs — from a handful of slipped slates to recurring leaks.
Learn moreSlate & Tile Repairs
Replacing slipped, cracked and missing slates and tiles, plus ridge, hip and verge repairs.
Learn moreChimney Repairs
Roofing repairs around chimney stacks — flashing, junctions, mortar and the surrounding roof covering.
Learn moreGuttering
Gutter repairs, clearing, realignment and replacement, including downpipes and rainwater outlets.
Learn moreFlat Roofing
Flat roof repairs and replacement on extensions, dormers, garages and porches across Dublin.
Learn moreDry Ridge & Dry Verge
Re-bedding failed ridge, hip and verge mortar, or converting to a mechanically fixed dry system.
Learn moreSee the full list on our roofing services page.
Emergency roofing across north Dublin
Storm damage and active leaks do not wait for an appointment. Emergency roof repair call-outs are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 087 466 6010, anywhere on the northside. The first job is always to make the roof safe and stop water getting in; the permanent repair is quoted afterwards in writing.
More detail on 24/7 emergency roof repairs.
Call 087 466 6010Planned work and inspections
Everything that is not urgent — inspections, quotations, re-bedding ridges, replacing roofline, re-covering a flat roof, full re-roofs — is scheduled during normal working hours so the work can be done properly and in reasonable weather. If you are not sure which category your roof falls into, describe it over the phone and we will tell you honestly.
Helpful reading
Guides and problem pages that answer what homeowners here ask us most.
- Seasonal roof maintenance checklist
- Loose ridge tiles: what to do
- Repair or replace: how the call is made
Browse every area on the areas we cover page.
FAQs
Roofing in North Dublin: common questions
Which north Dublin areas do you cover?
The northside suburbs generally, including the areas listed on this page and the districts between them. If you are unsure, call with your area or Eircode and we will confirm.
Do you have a depot on the northside?
No. Vantage Roofing has one business address, at 39 Northumberland Rd, Ballsbridge, and works from the road across the city. That does not affect coverage — the northside is regular working territory.
Can you look at several houses on the same terrace?
Yes, and where neighbours have the same roof it often makes sense. Each house is still assessed and quoted on its own, because histories and past repairs differ.
Talk to a roofer
Need a Roofer in Dublin?
Need help with a roof repair, leak or roofing project? Call Vantage Roofing or request a quotation online. Fully insured, with 24/7 emergency roof repair call-outs.