Complete Roof Replacements in Dublin with a Written 20-Year Guarantee

Every roof has a finite lifespan. For thousands of homes across Dublin built between the late Victorian era and the 1980s, that lifespan has come to an end. While localized repairs are ideal for an isolated slipped tile or a minor flashing leak, repeatedly patching a fundamentally degraded roof deck is simply throwing good money after bad.

When surface slates turn brittle, structural battens rot, and the underlying bitumen felt disintegrates into powder, water penetrates unchecked into rafters, attic insulation, and upstairs ceilings.

At MP Roofing, we specialize in complete, stress-free roof replacements for terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes throughout Greater Dublin. Led on-site by Mike, our trade-tested team strips aging roofs down to the bare rafters, rectifies underlying timber issues, installs modern vapour-permeable underlays, and re-slates or re-tiles to modern building regulations.

We coordinate skips, scaffolding, and deliveries seamlessly so projects run without delays. Most importantly, we stand behind our workmanship with complete transparency: we document the entire build with high-definition video and issue an ironclad, written 20-year structural guarantee upon completion.

The Problem

The lean-to extension roof on this property had reached structural failure, suffering from widespread water ingress and makeshift repairs that were no longer holding up. Previous attempts to patch cracked tiles with strips of bitumen flashing tape had broken down under the weather, allowing rainwater to seep beneath the covering. Along the eaves, the underlying felt had rotted away and torn loose above the window frame, while crumbling mortar along the exposed verge left the tiles vulnerable to wind uplift and interior leaks.

The Solution

Mike and the crew completely stripped away the compromised tiles, damaged laths, and perished underlay down to the structural rafters. After inspecting the timber frame, we installed a high-performance vapour-permeable breathable membrane paired with treated structural counter-battens to ensure long-term ventilation and leak defense. We re-tiled the pitch using modern, low-profile flat anthracite concrete tiles, installed a maintenance-free mechanical dry verge system along the right brick gable to permanently eliminate cracked cement, and dressed fresh lead flashing securely into the main wall abutment to guarantee a watertight seal.

The Result

A sleek, storm-proof transformation that replaces unsightly patch tape and leaking eaves with a durable, modern roofline. Documented on camera from initial strip-down to final tile alignment, this completed extension roof adds lasting curb appeal and is protected by MP Roofing’s written 20-year structural warranty.

How long does a complete roof replacement take on a standard Dublin home?

A full strip-and-replace project on a typical three-to-four-bedroom semi-detached or terraced home usually takes between 3 and 5 working days, depending on weather conditions and timber repairs. Our crew works efficiently and coordinates scaffolding and skip delivery in advance to keep the project synchronized without downtime.

Can we stay in our house while the roof is being replaced?

Yes. All work is carried out from the exterior of the property via scaffolding, meaning there is minimal disruption to your daily routine indoors. At the end of each working day, we ensure the roof is completely sealed and watertight against unexpected overnight rainfall.

What is the difference between re-roofing and a patch repair?

A repair addresses localized, isolated damage—such as replacing half a dozen slipped slates or resealing a leaking chimney flashing. A complete re-roof involves stripping the entire covering down to the structural rafters, replacing all underlay and battens, reinforcing timbers, and installing a brand-new covering backed by a 20-year warranty.

Do you handle scaffolding, skip hire, and site cleanup?

Yes. We provide a complete, turn-key service. We arrange all necessary access scaffolding, manage skip hire and disposal permits, and conduct a thorough magnetic sweep of your driveway and garden every evening to clear loose nails, mortar fragments, and old slate debris.

What does your 20-year structural guarantee cover?

Our written 20-year warranty covers both the structural workmanship of the installation and the weatherproofing performance of the materials. If any leaks, structural shifts, or waterproofing failures occur due to our installation during that period, we rectify the issue promptly at no cost to you.