If you’re reading this, you probably just noticed a damp patch on the ceiling or a slipped slate in the garden after a typical Atlantic gale. Your first thought isn’t “I love roofing,” it’s “How much is this going to cost me?”
At Hallmark Roofing, we believe in being straight with people. While every roof in Cork—from the Victorian terraces in Montenotte to the new builds in Carrigaline—is different, we can give you a clear picture of what you’ll likely pay for a roof repair in 2026.
The Short Answer: Price Tiers for 2026
In 2026, the average roof repair in Cork typically falls into three buckets:
- Minor Repairs: €150 – €400 (Slipped slates, minor gutter leaks, small flashing fixes).
- Moderate Repairs: €500 – €2,000 (Chimney repointing, valley repairs, multiple leak sources).
- Major Structural Work: €3,000+ (Timber rot replacement, large-scale re-felting, or significant storm damage).
1. Minor Repairs: The “Catch It Early” Tier
Price Range: €150 – €400 Most of our call-outs in Cork City and Glanmire fall here. Usually, a storm has rattled a few slates loose or the mortar on your ridge tiles has finally given up.
- Common Jobs: Replacing 1–5 slates, clearing and sealing a leaking gutter joint, or resealing a small area of lead flashing.
- Why the price varies: Height and access. If we can do it from a ladder, it’s cheaper. If we need a cherry picker or scaffolding because you’re in a three-story house in Cobh, the price moves toward the higher end.
2. Moderate Repairs: The “Wear and Tear” Tier
Price Range: €500 – €2,000 If your roof is 20+ years old, parts of it will naturally start to fail.
- Chimney Repairs: Cork’s rain is relentless. Chimney stacks take the brunt of it. Repointing a chimney or replacing a lead “apron” usually costs between €500 and €1,200.
- Flat Roof Patches: If your extension’s flat roof has a “bubble” or a small tear, a professional GRP (fibreglass) or EPDM patch repair usually sits around €400 – €800.
- Valley Repairs: The valleys (where two roof sections meet) are common leak spots. Replacing the lead or valley liners is a precision job and usually costs €600+.
3. Major Repairs & 2026 Material Trends
Price Range: €3,000 – €8,000+ This is where we look at replacing entire sections of a roof.
- The 2026 Reality: While material costs have stabilized since the volatility of a few years ago, high-quality Welsh slate and specialized timber still command a premium.
- Re-felting: If your slates are fine but the “underlay” (the felt underneath) has rotted away, we have to strip the slates, replace the felt/battens, and put them back. For a standard semi-detached house, this often starts around €4,500.
What Factors Change the Price in Cork?
- The “Coastal” Factor: If you live in Kinsale, Crosshaven, or Youghal, your roof deals with salt-air corrosion. We often have to use specific stainless steel fixings that cost more but won’t rust away in five years.
- Emergency Call-Outs: If a tree hits your roof at 11 PM on a Sunday during a Status Orange warning, expect an emergency fee. Our priority is making the house “watertight” immediately to save your interior from thousands in water damage.
- The “Heritage” Tax: If you live in a protected structure in the city, you may be required to use specific reclaimed materials or lime mortar, which increases both material and labor costs.
Is it worth repairing or should I replace?
As a rule of thumb in 2026: If the cost of the repair is more than 25% of the cost of a new roof, and your roof is over 30 years old, we’ll usually tell you to save your money for a replacement. There is no point putting a €2,000 “bandage” on a roof that needs to be retired.
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We don’t do “hidden extras” and we don’t do “ballpark guesses” that double once we get on the ladder. We provide written quotes with photo evidence so you can see exactly what we see.
Need a roofer you can trust in Cork? Call Hallmark Roofing at (021) 202 1045 or Request Your Free Roof Inspection Here.
