New roof installation replaces an entire roof structure with new timbers where required, underlay, battens and the chosen covering. In counties exposed to Atlantic weather this often means selecting materials that handle repeated wind-driven rain and salt air without premature failure.
Work commonly begins with removal of the existing covering and inspection of the roof timbers. Any rot or inadequate ventilation is addressed before new felt or membrane, battens and the final slates, tiles or sheets are fixed. Proper detailing around chimneys, valleys and eaves prevents water ingress that is common in older Irish properties.
The service applies equally to residential houses, agricultural sheds and small commercial premises. Farm buildings frequently require metal or fibre-cement sheets for durability, while town houses and period properties more often receive natural slate or concrete tiles to match local character.
Scope depends on access, pitch, existing timber condition, insulation requirements and whether the roof includes complex features such as dormers or multiple valleys. Coastal sites need additional corrosion protection on fixings and flashings.
Technician insight
In Galway the thing that catches most people out with New Roof Installation is the age of many stone cottages and the way their shallow pitches and narrow eaves combine with persistent wind-driven rain to push water under the slates unless the underlay and ventilation are detailed correctly from the start.
New Roof Installation Services We Offer
✓Traditional Slate Roof Installation
Full replacement using natural or fibre-cement slates with appropriate underlay and ventilation for wet, windy western counties.
✓Concrete Tile Roof Installation
New interlocking concrete tile roofs fixed over battens and membrane, suitable for many modern and replacement projects.
✓Metal Sheet Roofing for Agricultural Buildings
Corrugated metal or box-profile sheet installation on farm sheds and outbuildings where long spans and low maintenance are priorities.
✓Flat Roof Installation
New felt, torch-on or single-ply membrane systems for extensions, garages and low-pitch sections.
✓Roof Timber Replacement and Repair
Renewal of rafters, purlins and battens as part of a complete new roof project when decay is present.
✓Chimney and Flashing Integration
Rebuilding or pointing chimneys and fitting new lead or proprietary flashings during the roof replacement.
How it works
- 1
Initial Assessment
Measure the roof, check timber condition and note any access or planning constraints.
- 2
Specification and Material Selection
Agree covering type, insulation and ventilation details suited to the building and location.
- 3
Strip and Prepare
Remove existing covering, repair or replace timbers, fit new underlay and battens.
- 4
Installation and Finishing
Fix the new covering, install flashings, ridges and ventilation, then clear the site.
Pricing
Scope and cost vary according to property type, chosen materials, roof complexity and site access.