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How to hire a roofer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A roofer in Ireland costs €150–€1,000 per job, typically around €400. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a roofer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers roofer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — maintenance Services — regular maintenance is crucial for extending the life of your roof.
  2. How does materials used change the price?The supplier's price is passed on as it stands. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the job change the price?The work cannot be scheduled until this is known. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does size of the area needing work change the price?The bigger it is, the more materials go into it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Roof Installation — roofers are responsible for the installation of new roofs, whether it be slate, tile, or flat roofing systems — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a roofer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO ROOFERS IN IRELAND. What governs the work is safety law: the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Work at Height) Regulations, enforced by the HSA. A roofer is not licensed; the scaffold, the edge protection and the method are what tell you whether you have hired a professional.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Edge protection or scaffold in the quote as a line item — a quote with no access cost has not priced the safe way of doing it; Public liability at a level that matches a roof, and employer's liability if they bring a crew; Whether they will go up and photograph the actual defect before pricing; A written scope saying what is stripped, what is reused and what is replaced; How they protect the inside if the roof is open overnight; The guarantee, in writing, on workmanship and on materials separately.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect public liability and employer's liability; ask the limit, not just whether they have it. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers roofer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — maintenance Services — regular maintenance is crucial for extending the life of your roof.

“How does materials used change the price?”

A good answer: The supplier's price is passed on as it stands. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the job change the price?”

A good answer: The work cannot be scheduled until this is known. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does size of the area needing work change the price?”

A good answer: The bigger it is, the more materials go into it. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Roof Installation — roofers are responsible for the installation of new roofs, whether it be slate, tile, or flat roofing systems — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a roofer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability and employer's liability; ask the limit, not just whether they have it — roof Repairs — roofer services typically include repairing leaks, replacing broken tiles, or fixing sagging areas.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the roofer starts, and an itemised invoice after — roof Inspection — A professional roofer will conduct a thorough inspection of your roof to identify any potential issues, such as leaks or damaged shingles.

Getting the quote right

  • Materials used — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands.
  • Complexity of the job — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known.
  • Size of the area needing work — the bigger it is, the more materials go into it.
  • Condition of the roof — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: materials used — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the job — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known
  • They will not talk about it: size of the area needing work — the bigger it is, the more materials go into it
  • A price for the roofer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the roofer has begun
LOW
€150
TYPICAL
€400
HIGH
€1,000

What a roofer costs: €150–€1,000 per job

The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Roof installation and Roof repair each carry their own band. Roofer price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Roofers near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstMaterials used — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands — that is what the roofer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the job — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfSize of the area needing work — the bigger it is, the more materials go into it — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherCondition of the roof — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the roofer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the installation or repair — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want.

Roof Inspection
A professional roofer will conduct a thorough inspection of your roof to identify any potential issues, such as leaks or damaged shingles.
Roof Repairs
Roofer services typically include repairing leaks, replacing broken tiles, or fixing sagging areas.
Roof Installation
Roofers are responsible for the installation of new roofs, whether it be slate, tile, or flat roofing systems.
Maintenance Services
Regular maintenance is crucial for extending the life of your roof.
Roof Repair
Roof repair focuses on fixing specific issues like leaks or damaged shingles to restore the roof's functionality.
Flat Roofing
Specialised service for installing or repairing flat roofs, commonly found on commercial buildings and some residential properties.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — maintenance Services — regular maintenance is crucial for extending the life of your roof, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the roofer has gone.
Test what was doneRoof Installation — roofers are responsible for the installation of new roofs, whether it be slate, tile, or flat roofing systems — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. roof Repairs — roofer services typically include repairing leaks, replacing broken tiles, or fixing sagging areas — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a roofer's card means something — roof Inspection — A professional roofer will conduct a thorough inspection of your roof to identify any potential issues, such as leaks or damaged shingles.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a roofer: questions people ask

The cost of roofing services can vary based on materials used, the complexity of the job, and the size of the area needing work. Additional factors include the roofer's experience and local market rates.

The duration of a roofing job depends on its complexity and size. Simple repairs might take a few hours, while complete roof replacements can take several days.

For most roofing projects, a general roofer is sufficient. However, if your project involves structural changes or requires specific materials, a qualified specialist may be necessary.

Many roofers offer emergency services, especially for urgent issues like leaks. However, availability can vary, so it's best to contact local roofers directly for same-day service.

Yes, many roofers can accommodate multiple jobs, such as repairs and maintenance, during a single visit. This can often lead to cost savings and increased efficiency.

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO ROOFERS IN IRELAND. What governs the work is safety law: the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Work at Height) Regulations, enforced by the HSA. A roofer is not licensed; the scaffold, the edge protection and the method are what tell you whether you have hired a professional.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. HSA — work at height
  2. HSA — using ladders safely
  3. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  4. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  5. Courts Service — small claims
  6. Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  7. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  8. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only