Tile Roofs in Dublin

Re-Tiling That Suits the House You Actually Live in

Many of Dublin's mid-century semis were built with concrete interlocking tiles, and plenty of them are still wearing the originals. Over time the surface erodes, moss takes hold, nibs snap and the felt beneath sags or tears. Re-tiling replaces the whole system, not just the visible layer: old tiles, battens and underlay come off and the roof is rebuilt on a sound base.

Concrete interlocking tiles are the practical choice for most semis: they are quick to lay and keep the look the street already has. Clay tiles cost more and take longer to fix, but they hold their colour and suit older or more characterful houses. We explain the trade-offs on your roof specifically, including whether the existing pitch suits the tile you prefer.

Tile weight matters too. Swapping a light covering for a heavier one can load the rafters differently, so we check the timbers before recommending a change. Tiles are clipped and nailed to suit their position on the roof, and the ridge, verges and any valleys are then finished to match the new covering.