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Roof Repair or Replace Checker

Answer five quick questions about your roof to see whether a repair is likely to be enough, or whether it's time to think about replacing it.

  • Five quick questions
  • Repair or replace guidance
  • Typical costs
  • Free quotes from vetted roofers
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About this checker

It gives a rough guide. A roof inspection, typically €150–€350, will tell you for certain. See our roof replacement cost calculator.

Roof Repair or Replace Checker

Answer each question, then see your result.

A guide based on your answers, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a roof last?

Tiled roofs often last 40–60 years and slate longer, but the felt and fixings may fail sooner.

Is it cheaper to repair a roof?

Usually, if problems are isolated. Repeated repairs on a failing roof can cost more over time.

Find vetted contractors for this work

By area:

  • Dublin 15: Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hansfield, Ashtown
  • North Dublin City: Artane, Cabra, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, East Wall, Fairview, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Stoneybatter
  • Dún Laoghaire & South Coast: Blackrock, Booterstown, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney
  • Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock: Mount Merrion, Stillorgan, Goatstown, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Deansgrange
  • Dublin North Coast: Raheny, Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Howth, Sutton, Portmarnock, Malahide
  • West Dublin & Leixlip: Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan, Leixlip, Adamstown, Clondalkin
  • South Dublin City: Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown, Dundrum
  • North County Dublin: Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries
  • South West Dublin: Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham, Terenure

Get free quotes from vetted contractors

Tell us what you're planning, where the property is and when you'd like to start. We'll match you with a vetted local contractor. For anything urgent, call 083 056 8710.

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