Roofers in Ranelagh, Dublin
Slate roof repairs, secret gutters and rear extension flat roofs across Ranelagh's period terraces.
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Roofing contractors working in Ranelagh
Ranelagh's period terraces are largely slated, with rear returns that step down from the main roof in the way common to Dublin's older streets. Between the main slope and the return there is often a hidden, or 'secret', gutter — a detail that works well when maintained but causes trouble quickly once it silts up or its lining fails, since any leak from it tends to appear well away from the actual source.
Many of these houses have also gained modern glazed extensions and flat roofs to the rear over the years, added onto an older slated structure. Where the junction between old and new roofing has not been detailed carefully, that is where leaks tend to start. Valleys where roof planes meet on the older part of the house are another recurring source of work, usually from a build-up of debris rather than any fault in the slate itself.
Vantage Roofing provides roof repairs, maintenance and replacement throughout Ranelagh, with work here usually running alongside neighbouring Rathmines and Sandymount. Routine inspections and quotations run Monday to Saturday during normal hours, with emergency roof repair call-outs available 24/7.
Services
Roofing services in Ranelagh
The work most often needed on Ranelagh's period terraces, secret gutters and rear extension roofs.
Slate & Tile Repairs
Replacing slipped, cracked and missing slates and tiles, plus ridge, hip and verge repairs.
Learn moreRoof Valley Repairs
Repairs to leaking, blocked and deteriorated roof valleys, including the slates and flashing either side.
Learn moreFlat Roofing
Flat roof repairs and replacement on extensions, dormers, garages and porches across Dublin.
Learn moreLead Flashing
Repairing and renewing flashing at chimneys, wall abutments, valleys and roof junctions.
Learn moreLeaking Roof Repairs
Tracing the true source of a leak and repairing it properly, rather than patching where the stain appears.
Learn moreGuttering
Gutter repairs, clearing, realignment and replacement, including downpipes and rainwater outlets.
Learn moreWe also cover grp / fibreglass, roof inspections and chimney repointing in Ranelagh and the surrounding areas.
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Common roofing problems in Ranelagh
What we typically find on roofs in this part of Dublin.
Secret gutters between the main roof and the return
The hidden gutter where a rear return meets the main slated roof is a common weak point once it silts up or its lining ages, and leaks from it can be hard to trace.
Junctions with modern rear extensions
Glazed extensions and flat roofs added to the rear of period terraces are only as good as the flashing where they meet the older roof, and this is where leaks tend to start.
Debris in older roof valleys
Valleys on the original slated roof collect leaves and moss over time, and a blocked valley is a frequent cause of staining appearing on a ceiling below.
Slate slipping on older fixings
As with much of Dublin's period housing, slates on Ranelagh's terraces can work loose as the original fixings age, even where the slate itself remains sound.
Emergency roof repairs in Ranelagh
A silted secret gutter overflowing in a storm, or water tracking in around a rear extension roof, is worth acting on straight away. Emergency roof repair call-outs run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 087 466 6010. We aim to respond as quickly as we can, though we never promise a specific arrival time. Scheduled repairs and quotations are arranged during normal working hours.
More detail on 24/7 emergency roof repairs.
Call 087 466 6010Repair or replace a roof in Ranelagh?
Most of the slate roofs we see in Ranelagh are worth repairing, particularly where the issue is a secret gutter, a valley or isolated slipped slates. Replacement becomes more relevant where the felt beneath the slate has failed, where a rear extension junction has caused ongoing structural damp, or where repairs have not held. An inspection tells us which applies before we quote either way.
Helpful reading
Guides that answer the questions Ranelagh homeowners ask us most.
Nearby areas we cover
Ranelagh sits within our south 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 Ranelagh homeowners
What is a secret gutter and why does it leak?
It's the hidden gutter formed where a rear return meets the main roof on many period terraces. Leaks happen when it silts up or its lining deteriorates, and the water can appear some distance from the actual fault.
Do you repair leaks around glazed rear extensions?
Yes, this is common work in Ranelagh, where the junction between an older slated roof and a newer extension roof is often where the problem lies.
Why do slates work loose on older Ranelagh terraces even when the slate is sound?
The original nail fixings corrode and weaken with age, so a slate can slip or come free long before the slate material itself has worn out.
Can a roof valley cause a leak even if the slates look fine?
Yes. Debris collecting in a valley can hold water against the lining and cause a leak even when the surrounding slates are in good condition.
Do you carry out emergency call-outs in Ranelagh?
Yes, emergency roof repair call-outs are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 087 466 6010, separate from routine scheduled work.
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From a secret gutter that has started overflowing to a leak around a glazed rear extension, we will inspect the roof and quote honestly. Fully insured.