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Emergency Roof Repair guides, calculator & reference

Every emergency roof repair cost guide, specification comparison, interactive calculator, FAQ and technical glossary on emergencyroofing.ie in one place.

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Drawing of a storm-damaged roof with slates off and a tarpaulinStorm damageSlates off, ridge loose, flashing lifted. €600 to €3,000+.More on storm damage →Drawing of a pitched roof opened up: rafters, felt, battens and slatesRoof leaksFinding where the water really gets in. €300 to €900.More on roof leaks →Drawing of slates on battens and feltSlipped slates and tilesRefixed or replaced before the wind lifts the next. €350 to €1,100.More on slipped slates and tiles →A roofer working at the chimney of a slate farmhouse roofChimney and flashingLead, soakers and back gutters. €650 to €2,500.More on chimney and flashing →Drawing of a gutter and downpipe at the eavesGutters after a stormDown, loose or overflowing, and the damp it causes.More on gutters after a storm →Drawing of a tarpaulin battened down over a damaged roofEmergency tarpingKeeping the weather out until the repair.More on emergency tarping →Drawing of a flat roof on an extension, with the fall to the outletFlat roof leaksEdges, joints, outlets and ponding. €250 to €900.More on flat roof leaks →

Calculators, FAQ and glossary

ResourceWhat's insideHow it helps
Interactive Cost CalculatorLive price rangeSelect your specification options to get an instant Irish guide price.
Master FAQ Hub13 questions answeredStraight answers on pricing, preparation, timelines, rules and aftercare.
Technical & Trade Glossary15 terms definedPlain-English definitions of every emergency roof repair specification and standard.
All 26 Counties Index26 county pagesLocal housing data and one roofing company that covers your area.

Water coming in? Do this first

  1. Stay safe. Don't go on the roof or up a ladder in wind or rain. Keep clear of anything hanging loose.
  2. Catch the water. Buckets under drips, move what you can, and switch off lights or sockets near the wet.
  3. Take photos and video of the damage inside and out, close up and wide, once it's safe.
  4. Get a roofer out for a temporary repair, and keep every receipt. Insurers usually pay for temporary repairs.
  5. Tell your insurer as soon as you can.

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When will the roofer ring me?

Send the 3-tap form at any time. The roofer rings back 6am to 7pm, seven days a week. If there's a danger to life, such as a wall or chimney about to fall onto a road, ring 112 or 999.

How much does an emergency roof repair cost?

A few slipped slates are €350 to €1,100, a chimney flashing €650 to €2,500 and storm damage €600 to €3,000+. The roofer gives you the price after seeing it, and nothing is agreed until you accept. What a roof repair costs has every job.

Will my insurance pay?

Storm damage is usually covered, wear and tear isn't. Insurers usually pay for temporary repairs, so keep the receipts. Your excess, generally €100 to €300, comes off any claim. The insurance claim guide has the steps.

Should I go up and look myself?

Not in wind or rain, and not without someone holding the ladder. Most of what the roofer needs to know you can see from the ground or the attic.

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