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SA Roofing repairs roofs, flat roofs and gutters across Dublin 12, from the Corporation terraces of Crumlin and Drimnagh to the semis of Walkinstown and Kimmage.
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- Over 7 years of roofing experience
- Fully insured for domestic and commercial work
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 24/7 emergency roof repairs
Dublin 12 housing: Corporation estates and later semis
Much of Dublin 12 was built by Dublin Corporation in the 1930s and 1940s, when Crumlin and Drimnagh were laid out as large housing schemes to move families out of the inner-city tenements. The houses are mostly two-storey terraces and short blocks, with pitched roofs, chimney stacks running along the terrace and small front and back gardens. Most were later bought out by their tenants, and over the decades each house has been altered in its own way, with porches, rear kitchen extensions, attic conversions and new roofs added at different times.
Walkinstown and Perrystown have a large share of privately built semi-detached houses from the decades after the war, and Kimmage is a mix of Corporation housing and private semis, with part of it falling into Dublin 6W. Roof coverings vary from road to road. Many houses have concrete tiles, either original or from a later re-roof, and some older roofs are still slated.
What goes wrong on Dublin 12 roofs
On terraces where each house has been re-roofed at a different time, the joint between two neighbours' roofs is a common weak point. Where one house has new tiles and the next still has its old covering, the two rarely line up, and the junction over the party wall relies on mortar or a flashing that can crack. Shared chimney stacks bring a similar issue, since the flashing and flaunching on a stack serve more than one house and are easy to neglect.
Concrete tile roofs of this age show the usual signs: worn tiles that hold moss, ridge and hip mortar cracking after years of frost, and old bitumen felt that has gone brittle at the eaves. On slate roofs, rusted nails let slates slip one at a time. Our guide to a missing or slipped roof tile covers what to do when one comes loose.
The flat roofs added over the years are often the first thing to leak. Front porches, rear kitchen extensions and attic dormers usually have felt roofs, and the joint where they meet the original wall is where most of them fail, as our guide to an extension roof leaking where it meets the house explains. Many houses also still have timber fascia boards, which rot behind the gutter brackets.
Dublin City Council and planning
Most of Dublin 12 falls under Dublin City Council, though some addresses at the western edge towards Greenhills come under South Dublin County Council. A like-for-like roof repair on an ordinary house does not normally need planning permission, while a new dormer or a larger alteration can, so check with the council for your address before that kind of work.
Roofing services in Crumlin, Drimnagh, Walkinstown and Kimmage
We work on pitched, tiled, slate and flat roofs across Dublin 12 for homeowners, landlords and commercial clients, supplying and fitting all materials.
- Roof repairs in Dublin 12, including slipped or missing tiles, loose ridges, chimney flashings and the joints between neighbouring roofs.
- Flat roof repairs on porches, kitchen extensions and dormers, using felt and torch-on systems.
- Gutter repairs in Dublin 12 and gutter cleaning to clear moss and leaves from blocked outlets.
- uPVC fascia and soffits where the timber boards have rotted.
- Emergency roof repairs for storm damage and leaks, 24/7 on 085 172 1435.
Getting a quote in Dublin 12
Send us a photo of the problem taken from the ground by WhatsApp, along with your address, and we will arrange a visit. We look at the roof, the gutters and any flat roofs, explain what we found and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
Near Dublin 12
Dublin 12 sits between several districts we cover. Our pages for roofers in Terenure, roofers in Rathmines, roofers in Clondalkin and roofers in Tallaght cover the neighbouring areas, and our roofers in South Dublin page lists the wider area.
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Frequently asked questions
Which parts of Dublin 12 do you cover?
All of it, including Crumlin, Drimnagh, Walkinstown, Kimmage and Perrystown, as part of our South Dublin service area.
Why does my roof leak where it meets my neighbour's?
When two houses in a terrace have been re-roofed at different times, the tiles often do not line up over the party wall, and the joint relies on mortar or a flashing. Once that cracks, water gets in along the line between the two roofs.
Can you replace the felt roof over my front porch?
Yes. We repair and replace porch roofs using felt and torch-on systems, including the upstand where the porch roof meets the front wall, which is where most of them leak.
Who looks after a chimney stack shared with next door?
A shared stack usually serves both houses, so repairs to its flashing, flaunching or pots are best agreed with your neighbour before work starts. We can inspect it and quote for the repair.
Do I need Dublin City Council permission for a roof repair in Dublin 12?
A like-for-like repair on an ordinary house does not normally need planning permission. A new dormer or a change to the roof can, so check with the council for your address first.
More answers on our roofing FAQs page.
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Our roofing services
Roof repairs
Leaks, slipped or broken tiles and slates, flashing and valley repairs on every type of roof.
Emergency roof repairs
A 24/7 call-out for storm damage, active leaks and fallen tiles, made safe and watertight, day or night.
Flat roofs
Felt and torch-on flat roofs for extensions, garages and dormers, repaired or fully replaced.
Gutter repairs
uPVC gutter repairs, new gutters and downpipes, and full replacements to keep water away from your walls.
Gutter cleaning
Leaves, moss and debris cleared from gutters and downpipes, with the joints and brackets checked.
Fascia and soffits
uPVC fascia and soffit supply and fit, replacing rotten timber and improving roof ventilation.
All roofing services
Every service we offer for homes and commercial properties, from inspections to full roof work.