Roofers in Clondalkin

Roofing in Clondalkin: the housing stock and its problems

Clondalkin grew from a small village, still marked by its round tower, into a large suburb mainly during the 1970s and 1980s. Estates such as Neilstown, Rowlagh, Quarryvale, Bawnogue and Deansrath were built in that period, largely as terraced and semi-detached two-storey houses with concrete tile roofs, and later private estates filled in much of the remaining land. A large share of the roofs in the area are therefore forty years old or more and are at the stage where regular maintenance makes a real difference.

The concrete tiles used on these houses are tough, but the surface wears away over the decades and they become more porous and prone to moss. Moss holds water against the tiles, lifts the edges in places and ends up washed into the gutters, where it blocks outlets and downpipes. Ridge tiles bedded in mortar are a frequent weak spot after years of frost, and so are the verges along the gable ends, where the mortar falls out and leaves the end tiles loose.

Many Clondalkin homes have been extended, and single-storey kitchen extensions, porches and garages with felt flat roofs are everywhere. These tend to show their age before the main roof does, with blisters, cracks along the upstands and ponding water where the deck has sagged. On the outside, original painted timber fascias and soffits have often rotted, especially at the corners and where the gutter brackets are screwed in. On the commercial side, the business parks along the Naas Road and around Clondalkin often have flat or low-pitched roofs and long gutter runs that need regular attention.

Homes, extensions and business parks in Clondalkin

We cover domestic and commercial roofing in Clondalkin, working on pitched, tiled, slate and flat roofs, and we supply and fit all materials.

• Roof repairs in Clondalkin for broken or slipped tiles, loose ridges and verges, and roof leaks.
• Flat roof repairs and replacement on extensions, porches, garages and commercial units, using felt and torch-on systems.
• Gutter cleaning to clear moss and debris, and guttering replacement for cracked or sagging uPVC.
• Fascia and soffit replacement in uPVC where the old timber has failed.
• 24 hour emergency roofer cover after storms and sudden leaks, through our 24/7 emergency service.

Inspecting Clondalkin roofs

On Clondalkin houses from the 1970s and 1980s we pay particular attention to the ridge and verge mortar along the gable ends and to any felt-roofed extension, then explain clearly what needs doing and what can safely wait. Every quote is free and comes with no obligation.

Around Clondalkin

Clondalkin is one of many districts in South Dublin that we cover. We also work in the neighbouring areas, so see our pages for roofers in Lucan, roofers in Tallaght and roofers in Dublin 12 for Crumlin and Walkinstown, along with roofers in Cabra where we are based. The full list is on our roofers in South Dublin page.

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