New Roofs Foxrock
Slate, Clay Tile & Executive Roof Replacements
A complete roof replacement is a major undertaking for any property, but in Foxrock, the sheer scale and architectural detail of the houses demand expert craftsmanship. Properties along Westminster Road, Torquay Road, Brighton Road, Kerrymount Avenue, and Claremont Road feature extensive roof areas—often spanning 250m² to over 400m²—with complex hip profiles, multiple intersecting valleys, lead dormers, and ornate ridge crests.
When an older roof reaches the end of its structural life, continued patch repairs simply postpone the inevitable. Corroded fixings, perished underlay, rotten battens, and brittle slates will continue to allow moisture deep into your rafters.
At AD Roofing, we specialise in complete, high-performance roof replacements across Foxrock. Led directly on-site by Augustine Doherty, we replace tired roofs with premium natural slate, handmade clay tiles, and high-performance flat roof systems built to last for generations. Every complete new roof installation is backed by our 15-year written guarantee.
When Does a Foxrock Home Require a Complete Roof Replacement?
Many properties in Foxrock are approaching key milestones where the original roof covering is no longer viable:
Widespread Nail Sickness on Early 20th Century Slate Roofs:
Many Arts and Crafts and Edwardian villas still retain their original natural slate coverings. While the stone itself can last well over a century, the original iron or low-grade galvanised nails holding them have corroded from decades of damp mountain air. Slates continually slip out of position, leaving gaps that cannot be securely repaired without a complete strip and re-nail.
Delaminating & Porous Clay Rosemary or Concrete Tiles (1930s–1970s Builds):
Mid-century executive residences often feature clay plain tiles or early concrete interlocking profiles. Decades of heavy moss growth and winter frost cycles cause the surface glaze to break down. The tiles become waterlogged, spalling and flaking until multiple tiles crack across the pitch during cold snaps.
Corrosion of Valley Channels on Complex Rooflines:
Foxrock residences frequently feature complex roof layouts with multiple hips, gables, dormers, and intersecting valleys. When aged lead valley channels split from thermal movement, water tracks unseen along rafters, rotting structural timber framing.
Perished Bitumen Underlay & Sagging Timber Battens:
On homes built or re-roofed in the mid-to-late 20th century, traditional black bitumen felt was installed beneath the tiles. After 40 to 50 years of extreme attic temperature swings, this felt becomes paper-thin and brittle, disintegrating completely. Once wind-driven rain forces past an aging tile, there is no secondary waterproof barrier to protect your ceiling plasterboard.
Why Dublin Chooses Us For Re-Roofs
The AD Roofing Advantage: Personal Accountability
With AD Roofing, Augustine Doherty works on your roof. Augustine carries out your initial physical survey, writes your itemised quote, and works on-site alongside his own uniformed crew until the final ridge tile is locked in place. You deal directly with the business owner at every stage of the project.
Material Choices for Foxrock Homes: Slate, Tile & Flat Roofing
Natural Welsh Slate (Blue Bangor):
The ultimate material for period villas and heritage properties across Foxrock. Sourced from authentic Welsh quarries, Blue Bangor slate delivers exceptional density to resist frost, an unmistakable blue-purple hue, and a lifespan exceeding 100 years.
High-Grade Spanish Slate (A1-S1-T1 Grade):
A durable, top-tier natural slate delivering a clean, rich blue-black appearance and exceptional resistance to weathering, offering an ideal balance of authentic character and value.
Clay Plain Tiles (Rosemary Profile):
Essential for maintaining the authentic character of 1920s and 1930s Arts and Crafts suburban homes. Clay tiles offer rich, warm terracotta tones that weather gracefully over decades.
Heavy-Duty Concrete Interlocking Tiles:
The durable, cost-effective choice for large mid-century bungalows and modern family homes in estates around Knocksinna and Leopardstown borders.
Marine-Grade GRP Fibreglass (Flat Roofs):
The premier waterproofing solution for contemporary extensions, dormers, and balconies. It forms a seamless, joint-free surface that will not blister, split, or rot under standing water.
What Our Foxrock Roof Replacement Package Delivers
We never take shortcuts like laying new tiles over old rotten battens or skipping modern ventilation standards. Every complete roof replacement we undertake in Foxrock includes:
Engineered Scaffolding Setup: Safely erected and dismantled in full compliance with Irish HSA standards, designed to respect your garden, stone walls, and driveway access.
Complete Strip-Down to Rafters: Total removal and legal disposal of old slates, tiles, rotted battens, and perished felt down to the structural timber framework.
Structural Timber Inspection & Restoration: Augustine personally inspects every rafter, purlin, and wall plate, replacing any water-damaged timber with structural, pressure-treated wood.
High-Performance Breathable Membrane: We install heavy-duty vapour-permeable underlay (such as Tyvek Supro) that repels driving rain while allowing attic humidity to escape naturally.
Treated Counter-Battens: Pressure-treated timber battens spaced with precision to guarantee correct tile overlap and structural rigidity against high winds.
Natural Slate or Premium Tile Installation: We install authentic Blue Bangor Welsh slate, high-grade Spanish slate, handmade clay plain tiles, or premium concrete tiles, secured using non-corrosive copper or stainless-steel nails to prevent future nail sickness.
Maintenance-Free Dry Fix Systems: Mechanically secured dry ridge and dry verge systems that clamp edge tiles firmly against winds, eliminating cracked sand-and-cement mortar.
Code 5 Milled Leadwork: Heavy-gauge lead hand-dressed to all chimney aprons, step flashings, roof valleys, and abutments for long-term waterproofing.
Spotless Site Clearance: All old materials and site debris cleared into our own skips, leaving your driveway and grounds clean.
15-Year Written Guarantee: A direct, personal guarantee covering materials and workmanship, signed by Augustine Doherty.
Photos Of Our Recent Roofing Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a complete roof replacement take on a large Foxrock residence?
Because properties in Foxrock typically feature expansive roof areas (250m²–400m²+) and complex multi-pitched designs, a complete strip and re-roof generally takes 6 to 10 working days, depending on weather and detailing requirements. We work in carefully managed sections to ensure your home remains completely dry and weatherproof throughout every night of the project.
Do you handle planning or conservation considerations for reroofing in Foxrock?
In most standard residential cases, replacing an existing pitched roof like-for-like is classified as "Exempted Development" by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, provided you keep the original roof profile and do not alter the height or pitch. If your property is a Protected Structure or situated within an Architectural Conservation Area, specific heritage regulations apply regarding slate selection and leadwork detailing, which we can review during your physical survey.
Why do you recommend dry-fix ridge systems over traditional mortar?
Traditional sand-and-cement mortar cracks and crumbles over time due to building vibration, temperature changes, and wind uplift. On large Foxrock roof profiles, a mechanical Dry Ridge system locks each ridge cap down with stainless-steel fixings and waterproof gaskets, eliminating cracked mortar maintenance permanently while providing built-in roof ventilation.
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Additional Roofing Services We Offer
Looking for more than a new roof? From emergency leak detection and chimney repointing to complete slate and flat roof replacements, we're the Dublin Roofers that handle everything from start to finish.
