Roof Repairs & Maintenance in Bray, Wicklow & South Dublin

Having Leaking Roof Problems?

A roof problem rarely stays a roof problem. A slipped slate or blocked gutter lets water in, and before long you're dealing with stained ceilings, damp walls and mould. The sooner it's fixed, the cheaper it is.

Lambert & Farrell Construction carries out roof repairs, leak fixes, gutter work and preventative roof maintenance across Bray, Greystones and South County Dublin. We're a local building contractor, not a call centre — so when you ring, you're talking to the people who'll actually be on your roof.

If water is coming in right now, call us. For everything else, we'll come out, assess the roof properly and give you a straight, no-obligation quote.

Emergency Roof Repairs — Fast Local Response

When a roof starts leaking, waiting is expensive. Storm damage, slipped or broken slates, and sudden leaks all need dealing with quickly before water reaches insulation, ceilings and electrics.

We provide emergency roof repairs across Bray, North Wicklow and South Dublin, including:

• Leak detection and repair — finding the actual source, which is often not where the water appears
• Storm damage repair — slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles after high winds
• Temporary weatherproofing — making the roof safe and watertight fast, with a permanent repair to follow
• Flashing and ridge failures — the common culprits behind sudden leaks

Our Roof Repair & Maintenance Services

Roof Leak Repairs

Leaks are the most common reason people call us. Water travels, so the stain on your ceiling is often nowhere near the actual breach. We trace the leak to its source, fix the cause rather than the symptom, and check the surrounding roof for the problems that usually come with it.

Slate & Tile Repairs

Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles are the leading cause of leaks on Irish pitched roofs, particularly after winter storms. We replace damaged units, re-fix slipped slates and match existing materials so the repair isn't glaringly obvious from the road.

Gutter Repair, Cleaning & Maintenance

Blocked and broken guttering causes more damage than most homeowners realise — overflowing water saturates walls, rots fascia and soffit boards, and drives damp indoors. We clear, repair and replace gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits, and we'll tell you honestly whether yours need replacing or just clearing.

Roof Moss Removal & Treatment

Ireland's damp climate makes moss growth almost inevitable. Left alone, it holds moisture against slates, lifts and loosens them, and blocks gutters and valleys. We remove moss carefully — without damaging the roof covering — and can apply a treatment to slow it coming back.

Flashing, Valleys & Leadwork

Lead flashing around chimneys, valleys and roof junctions is where a large share of leaks begin, because these are the details that fail first. We repair and replace chimney flashing, lead valleys and ridge bedding — precise work that's routinely skimped on.

Flat Roof Repairs

Flat roofs over extensions, dormers and garages have a finite lifespan and tend to fail at the joints and upstands. We repair and replace flat roof coverings including felt and EPDM systems, and we'll give you a straight answer on whether a repair will hold or whether replacement is the more economical option.

Velux & Rooflight Leak Repairs

Rooflights leak where the flashing kit meets the roof covering, usually because they were poorly installed or the seals have aged. We diagnose and repair rooflight leaks — a common issue in converted attics.

Preventative Roof Maintenance — Cheaper Than Repairs

Most of the expensive roof jobs we're called to could have been avoided with a routine check. Small problems — a lifted slate, a blocked valley, perished sealant — are inexpensive to fix and ruinous to ignore.

A roof inspection and maintenance visit typically covers:

• Checking slates, tiles and ridge for slippage, cracking or loose bedding
• Clearing gutters, valleys and downpipes
• Inspecting flashing, leadwork and chimney junctions
• Checking fascia, soffit and rainwater goods for rot or damage
• Assessing moss growth and treating where needed
• Flagging anything that will need attention in the next year or two

Ireland's wet, windy winters make autumn the sensible time for a roof check — before the weather does the testing for you.

How Much Do Roof Repairs Cost in Ireland?

Roof repair costs vary widely because "roof repair" covers everything from replacing a single slate to renewing a lead valley. Small repairs — a slipped slate, a section of gutter — are usually a modest, few-hundred-euro job. Larger works such as valley replacement, chimney flashing renewal or flat roof replacement cost considerably more.

We give you a clear quote after inspecting the roof — not a guess over the phone. What affects the price:

• Scale and access — height, pitch, and whether scaffolding is required
• Materials — matching existing slate or tile, and leadwork costs
• Extent of damage — whether the timber or felt beneath has also been affected
• Repair vs replacement — sometimes a repair is genuinely uneconomic, and we'll say so.

Is Storm Damage Covered by Insurance?

Storm damage to a roof is often covered by home insurance, though cover and excess vary by policy, and insurers typically distinguish between storm damage and gradual wear or lack of maintenance. If you're making a claim, we can provide a written assessment and quotation for your insurer.

Roof Repairs Across Bray, Wicklow & South Dublin

Based in Bray, Co. Wicklow, we carry out roof repairs and maintenance throughout:

• North Wicklow: Bray, Greystones, Enniskerry, Delgany, Kilcoole
• Wider Wicklow: Wicklow Town and surrounding areas
• South County Dublin: Shankill, Cabinteely, Killiney, Dalkey, Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Foxrock

Not sure if we cover you? Give us a call.

Roof Repair FAQs

Do you offer emergency roof repairs? Yes. We respond to leaks, storm damage and slipped slates across Bray, Wicklow and South Dublin, and can make a roof safe and watertight quickly before carrying out the permanent repair.

How much does a roof repair cost in Ireland? It depends on the job. Minor repairs such as replacing a slate or fixing a gutter section are relatively inexpensive; valley replacement, chimney flashing or flat roof works cost more. We quote after inspecting the roof rather than guessing over the phone.

My ceiling is leaking — what should I do first? Contain the water, move anything valuable, and if the ceiling is bulging with trapped water, keep clear and be aware of the electrics. Then call a roofer. Internal patching won't fix the cause, and the longer water gets in, the more damage it does to insulation, plaster and timber.

Should I remove moss from my roof? Moss traps moisture against slates and tiles, can lift and loosen them, and blocks gutters and valleys. It's worth removing — but carefully. Aggressive pressure washing damages roof coverings and can do more harm than the moss.

Is storm damage covered by my insurance? Often, yes, though it depends on your policy, and insurers distinguish storm damage from gradual wear. Check your policy — we can provide a written assessment and quote to support a claim.

Do you fix damp and mould caused by a leak? Yes. As a full building contractor we can repair the roof and put right the resulting damp, mould and ceiling damage — you don't need to arrange separate trades.

How often should a roof be checked? A yearly inspection is sensible, ideally in autumn before winter weather sets in. Most costly roof problems start as small, cheap ones.