Finished slate roof with ridge and verge details by Perfect Roofing

Roofing service

New Roofs & Roof Replacement

For ageing, failing, or extensively damaged roofs, a full replacement can be the most reliable long-term option. We help with roof coverings, felt, battens, ventilation, gutters, and finishing details.

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What we can help with

These real Perfect Roofing new-roof photos show the roof build-up as well as the finished covering, ridge, verge, and roofline details homeowners should expect from a replacement roof.

Slate and tile roof replacement
Felt, batten, and ventilation upgrades
Chimney, ridge, valley, and verge details
Gutter and rainwater system coordination

Perfect Roofing installing breathable membrane and battens on a pitched roof — Real Perfect Roofing new-roof job photo showing breathable membrane and treated battens being fixed before the final roof covering.

New pitched roof structure with underlay and battens being installed by Perfect Roofing — Real Perfect Roofing new-roof job photo showing the roof build-up in progress, including timber structure, underlay, and batten preparation.

When homeowners usually call us

Repeated leaks in different parts of the roof
Old felt breaking down under the slates or tiles
Widespread slipped, cracked, or porous roof covering
Roof ventilation, guttering, and flashing details that no longer work as a system

What we check before recommending a fix

We separate “repairable” defects from signs that the roof system is near the end of its life.

We look at covering, battens, felt, ventilation, ridges, valleys, verges, chimneys, gutters, and access before quoting.

For replacement work, we explain the sequence so homeowners understand what is being removed, upgraded, and finished.

Best-practice approach

Good new roofs work comes down to the details

The cheapest-looking fix is often the one that fails first. These are the details we look at before recommending a repair, replacement, or installation.

Replace the roof as a system

A proper replacement is more than new tiles or slates. Felt, battens, ventilation, ridges, valleys, verges, flashing, gutters, and roofline details all need to work together.

Choose materials for the house and exposure

The right covering depends on roof pitch, weight, local exposure, appearance, and the existing structure. A roof in an exposed area needs details that will handle Irish wind and rain.

Ventilation and condensation matter

A new roof can still cause problems if ventilation is ignored. We consider airflow, underlay, insulation interfaces, and how moisture will escape from the roof space.

Protect the property during strip-out

Roof replacement should be sequenced carefully: safe access, weather awareness, tidy material handling, and protection while old coverings are removed.

Why Perfect Roofing

How we approach new roofs differently

The goal is not to make the page longer. It is to show the judgement behind the work, so customers know what they are paying for before they call.

We look beyond the visible covering and check whether felt, battens, ventilation, gutters, and roofline details also need attention.

We explain when replacement is the better long-term value and when repair is still a fair option.

Real finished-job photography helps customers see the kind of detailing being discussed before committing to a larger project.

How the job usually works

Step 1

Survey the roof condition and discuss the best replacement approach

Step 2

Prepare a clear quotation and expected work sequence

Step 3

Remove failing materials and complete the new roof system

Step 4

Review the finished work and tidy the site

Questions about new roofs

Can you replace old slate roofs?: Yes. We can advise whether repair, partial replacement, or a full replacement is the sensible route after inspection.
Do you handle gutters during a roof replacement?: Yes. Gutters, downpipes, fascia, and soffit issues can be reviewed as part of the wider roof work.

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Areas we cover

Dublin City North Dublin South Dublin Lucan Bray Wicklow Naas