Roof Pro Ltd are trusted roofers in Dalkey, providing roof repairs and roofing services across Dalkey and nearby areas such as Killiney and Dún Laoghaire. Based in Sandyford, we cover Dalkey regularly with free roof inspections and no call-out fee.
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Most of Dalkey’s housing is Victorian or Edwardian, and these properties need contractors who know how to handle them properly. Natural slate roofing, ornate chimney stacks, traditional lead work — it’s a different job to a standard semi, and it’s work we do in Dalkey regularly. We’re comfortable sourcing matching natural slates, dealing with period lead valleys and carrying out chimney repairs on older stacks that haven’t been touched in decades.
Properties closer to Coliemore Harbour and Vico Road are also dealing with stronger coastal winds and salt air, which accelerates wear on mortar and pointing faster than you’d see inland. We’ve arrived at jobs in Dalkey expecting a routine inspection and found chimney mortar that was completely gone on the coastal side — the sheltered side looked fine. That coastal exposure is always something we check carefully here. We also carry out roof window repairs, attic insulation, roof cleaning and lead flashing repairs it’s work we regularly carry out as part of roof repair work across Dalkey.
Many Dalkey homes have flat roof extensions added to the back — and when these start showing signs of trouble, it usually means the membrane is done. We carry out flat roof repairs and full replacements in Dalkey. We’ll always tell you honestly whether a repair will hold or whether a replacement is the smarter move — there’s no point spending money on a patch that’ll fail again in 18 months.
Chimney work is a big part of what we do in Dalkey. The Victorian and Edwardian properties here have substantial stacks, and between the age of the buildings and the coastal exposure, mortar deterioration is a real issue. Failed pointing, cracked haunching, lifting lead flashing, loose chimney pots — all common. The coastal stretch along the Dalkey and Killiney shore makes this maintenance more pressing than in more sheltered areas. We carry out full repointing, lead work, cowl fitting and structural chimney repairs.
Older properties with timber fascia boards are especially vulnerable when gutters fail — the water gets in behind the board and by the time you notice, the damage is already done. We repair and replace gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits across Dalkey. We also deal with cast iron guttering on period properties where it’s worth repairing rather than replacing with uPVC.
Natural slate is standard on most of Dalkey’s older properties and it needs to be handled carefully. We source matching natural slates — Irish blue where possible — and carry out repairs in a way that doesn’t create moisture problems at the joins. Slipped or missing slates, failed ridge mortar, deteriorating underlay and lead valley repairs are all regular jobs for us in Dalkey and Killiney.
We recently repointed a full chimney stack and replaced lead flashing on a Victorian property near Castle Street in Dalkey. Years of coastal exposure had broken down the mortar joints completely — water had been getting in around the chimney base and tracking down the internal walls. The owners had been chasing it with a decorator for two years.
Once we stripped the old lead, repointed the stack properly and installed new Code 5 lead flashing stepped correctly into the joints, the problem stopped. On a separate job near Sorrento Road, storm damage had lifted several natural slates and cracked a ridge tile — we replaced the damaged slates with matching Irish blue and repointed the ridge while we were up there.
Storm damage, missing slates, a sudden leak — we respond fast. Call 01 687 4894 for a same-day inspection. We make the roof safe and weathertight on the first visit.
We also provide a full range of roofing services across Dalkey including:
Rotting timber fascia boards, cracked soffits or a roofline pulling away — we repair and replace fascia and soffit systems across Dalkey.
Crumbling mortar verge letting water and wind into the roof edge — we install uPVC dry verge systems for a maintenance-free permanent fix.
Poorly insulated attics lose heat and cause condensation problems — we install attic insulation across Dalkey to improve warmth and prevent moisture damage.
Leaking or damaged Velux and roof window frames — we carry out roof window repairs and replacements across Dalkey.
Damp attic timbers, mould on roof felt or a musty smell from the loft — we install roof ventilation systems to eliminate condensation problems.
Moss and algae build-up on tile and slate roofs — we carry out soft-wash roof cleaning and biocide treatment across Dalkey.
Birds nesting in the roof space or under solar panels — we install bird proofing systems across Dalkey to prevent access and damage.
We cover Dalkey regularly from our Sandyford base — same-day or next-day in most cases. For anything urgent like storm damage or an active leak, call 01 687 4894 directly.
Yes — the majority of our Dalkey work is on older period properties. We’re used to natural slate roofing, traditional lead work and the kind of chimney stacks you find on these buildings. We source matching materials properly rather than patching with whatever’s available.
It does. Properties near Coliemore Harbour and Vico Road are exposed to stronger winds and salt air than most inland parts of South Dublin. This accelerates wear on mortar pointing, lead work and tile fixings — it’s worth having these areas inspected every couple of years rather than waiting for a leak.
Most likely yes. Damp patches near a chimney breast are almost always caused by failed flashing or deteriorated pointing, not by the flue itself. It’s a common thing to misdiagnose. We identify the exact source before starting any work.
Yes — Dalkey, Killiney, Dún Laoghaire, Sandycove and all surrounding areas are part of our regular coverage.
We cover all nearby areas including:
If you’ve got a roof problem in Dalkey — whether it’s a leak, missing slates, chimney issues or something you’re not quite sure about — give us a call. We’ll come out, get up and have a proper look, and tell you exactly what we find. No pressure, no obligation.
Call 01 687 4894 or click below to request your free inspection.