SA RoofingRoofers in Rathfarnham
SA Roofing repairs and maintains roofs across Rathfarnham, from the older semis around the village to the estates of Ballyboden and Knocklyon that sit up against the Dublin Mountains.
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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
Roofing in Rathfarnham: housing and exposure
Rathfarnham covers a lot of ground and a wide spread of house types. Near the village and along the main roads there are 1930s to 1950s semi-detached houses, many with hipped roofs, clay or early concrete tiles and tall chimneys. Further south, Ballyroan, Ballyboden and Knocklyon were largely built up in the 1960s and 1970s with concrete tiled semis, and there are newer infill developments scattered throughout.
What sets Rathfarnham apart from most of South Dublin is height and exposure. Houses on the upper side of the area, towards Edmondstown, Whitechurch and the roads climbing to Tibradden and Killakee, sit on the foothills and catch the wind and rain coming over the mountains. Ridge tiles, verge tiles along the gable ends and lead flashings around chimneys take the brunt of it. On older hipped roofs the hip tiles are bedded in mortar that has often cracked after decades of frost, and once a strong gust gets under one it can strip several more.
Chimneys are a frequent source of leaks in the older houses. The lead or mortar flashing where the stack meets the tiles moves and cracks over time, and the stack itself can let water in if the flaunching on top has broken up. Gutters here also fill quickly in autumn because of the mature trees along roads near Rathfarnham Castle, Marlay Park and Bushy Park, and an overflowing gutter will soak the fascia and the wall below it.
What we repair in Rathfarnham
We carry out work on pitched, tiled, slate and flat roofs for houses and businesses in Rathfarnham, and we supply and fit all materials.
- Roof repairs in Rathfarnham, including slipped tiles, cracked ridges and hips, verge repairs and leaks around chimney flashings.
- Storm damage repairs after high winds, available through our 24/7 emergency service.
- Flat roofing for extensions, garages and dormer cheeks, using felt and torch-on systems.
- Gutter repairs and new uPVC guttering, and gutter cleaning in Rathfarnham where trees drop leaves into the gutters every autumn.
- Fascia and soffit replacement in uPVC where the original timber has rotted or the paint has failed.
Booking an inspection in Rathfarnham
We look at the whole roof, not only the spot where the water is showing inside, because on an exposed site one loose ridge often points to others that are about to go. You then get a clear explanation of what needs doing and a free quote, with no obligation.
Next door to Rathfarnham
Rathfarnham sits between several of the districts we cover. We also work in the neighbouring districts, so see our pages for roofers in Terenure, roofers in Dundrum and roofers in Tallaght, or browse our wider roofers in South Dublin page.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work on houses up towards the mountains, such as Edmondstown and Whitechurch?
Yes. We cover all of Rathfarnham including Ballyboden, Knocklyon, Edmondstown, Whitechurch and the roads towards the foothills. These higher houses are more exposed, so we pay particular attention to ridges, verges and flashings when we inspect them.
My chimney seems to be causing a leak. Can you fix it?
We repair leaks around chimneys, which are usually caused by cracked or lifted flashing where the stack meets the roof, or by broken mortar on top of the stack. We will find where the water is getting in and quote to put it right.
Can you repair a hipped roof with loose hip tiles?
Yes. Loose hip and ridge tiles are a common problem on older Rathfarnham semis, where the mortar has taken decades of frost. We lift the loose tiles, clean off the old mortar and rebed or refix them securely.
Do you clean gutters blocked by leaves?
We do. We clear leaves, moss and debris from gutters and downpipes and check the joints and brackets while we are up there, so any leaks or sagging sections can be dealt with at the same time.
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.