If you’re considering a new roof in County Clare, the first question shouldn’t be “how much will it cost?” It should be whether you actually need one.
At Complete Roofing Construction, we install New Roofs Clare homeowners can rely on, including tiled roofs, slate roofs and modern flat roofing systems. But we also repair roofs throughout the county, so we’re not going to tell you an entire roof needs replacing if a sensible repair will give it many more years of service.
A new roof is a significant investment in your home. When replacement is necessary, it also gives you the opportunity to deal properly with ageing underlay, battens, damaged timbers, poor detailing and recurring leaks rather than continuing to repair one problem after another.
We’re a family-run roofing and construction company with over 35 years of experience, based in Ennis and working throughout County Clare. Our team understands the demands that Clare’s rain, Atlantic winds and exposed coastal locations place on a roof.
This is one of the most important questions we can answer for a homeowner.
A leaking roof does not automatically need replacing.
One or two slipped slates, damaged tiles, failed lead flashing or an isolated leak can often be repaired without stripping the entire roof.
We start thinking more seriously about replacement when we’re seeing problems across the roofing system rather than one isolated defect.
Warning signs can include:
Our view is simple: repair a roof when repair makes sense, replace it when continued repairs are only postponing the inevitable.
We look beyond the visible tiles or slates.
The condition of the roof covering matters, but so do the underlay, battens, timbers, flashing, valleys, ridges, ventilation and drainage.
For example, replacing several damaged tiles may solve a localised problem. But if those tiles sit above badly deteriorated battens and failing underlay across the entire roof, continually replacing individual tiles won’t address the underlying issue.
This is why we’d always recommend inspecting the complete roofing system before making a decision.
If your roof has a specific problem and you’re unsure whether replacement is necessary, start with our Roof Repair Clare service.
A new roof is much more than putting new tiles on your house.
Depending on the existing property and condition of the roof, a full replacement can involve stripping back the old covering so the structure underneath can be properly inspected.
A typical pitched-roof project may include:
This is why two roofs that look similar from the road can require very different amounts of work.
Homeowners naturally concentrate on choosing their tiles or slates because that’s the part of the roof they see.
As roofers, we’re equally interested in what’s underneath.
The battens support the roof covering, while the roofing membrane beneath provides an additional line of protection against moisture entering the roof space.
There is active discussion among Irish homeowners about older roofs that may have no modern underlay at all, including cases where surveys recommend stripping an otherwise serviceable older roof to install modern felt and treated battens. That doesn’t mean every older roof automatically needs replacement, but it demonstrates why the condition and construction beneath the visible covering matter.
A new roof should therefore be considered as a complete system rather than simply a new surface.
Tiles remain an excellent option for many Clare homes.
They’re durable, widely used across Irish housing and available in different profiles and finishes.
We recently completed a full new tiled roof in Clare, which also included a new flat roof over the adjoining extension.
That project is a useful example because modern homes don’t always have one simple roof type. The main property may have a pitched tiled roof while an extension, garage or porch requires a completely different roofing system.
The important thing is specifying the right material for each roof and correctly detailing the areas where different systems meet.
Neither is automatically “better”.
The correct choice depends on the property, existing roof structure, appearance you’re trying to achieve and your budget.
Tiles can provide a practical and cost-effective solution for many homes and are particularly common on more modern Irish properties.
Natural slate offers a distinctive traditional appearance and can provide exceptional longevity when correctly specified and installed, but it generally costs more.
Fibre-cement and other slate alternatives may also be appropriate depending on the property.
We would rather look at your house and discuss the options than tell every homeowner that one roofing material is universally best.
Not every new roof is pitched.
Flat roofs are increasingly relevant as homeowners extend and renovate properties, particularly for:
We’ve recently installed a new flat roof in Ennis using quality underlay and professionally applied hot torch-on felt.
The key with a flat roof isn’t simply choosing a membrane.
Correct falls, drainage, roof-deck preparation, perimeter details and roof-to-wall junctions all have to work together. Our completed Ennis project demonstrates the layered torch-on system and the attention required around overlaps, edges and drainage.
Yes, when they’re designed and installed properly.
The idea that all flat roofs inevitably leak is outdated.
What causes problems is often poor installation, inadequate drainage, ageing materials or badly executed junctions.
Despite the name, a flat roof should have appropriate falls so rainwater can move towards its drainage point.
That’s particularly important in County Clare, where roofs have to deal with substantial rainfall and, in exposed areas, wind-driven rain.
This is probably the question homeowners most want answered, and it’s also the one where we’d be careful about giving you a number without seeing the property.
Online Irish cost guides vary considerably. Current 2026 guides put full replacements across very broad ranges, demonstrating exactly why a generic online figure can be misleading. Roof size, material, pitch, access, scaffolding, complexity and the condition of the structure underneath can all materially change the final cost.
Two three-bedroom houses don’t necessarily have comparable roofing costs.
A straightforward roof with easy access is very different from a property with:
Our advice is to get the roof inspected and ask for a clear written scope of what is actually included.
A cheap quote isn’t cheap if important parts of the roofing system have been left out.
Don’t compare two roofing quotes based solely on the number at the bottom.
Ask what you’re actually getting.
We’d want a homeowner to understand:
Current Irish roof-cost guidance similarly recommends written, itemised quotations and specifically highlights felt, battens, structural repairs, access and scaffolding as important considerations.
There isn’t one honest answer for every house.
A straightforward residential roof can move relatively quickly, while a large or complicated roof with structural work, multiple valleys, chimneys or extensions will take longer.
And in Clare, there’s another factor we can’t ignore:
the weather.
Roofing work needs to be planned around conditions so that the property remains properly protected while the existing roof covering is removed.
Rather than promising every homeowner an unrealistic fixed timeframe online, we’d give you an expected schedule once we’ve inspected the roof and understood the scope of work.
Installing a roof in County Clare means thinking about where the property actually is.
A house in central Ennis isn’t necessarily exposed to the same conditions as a property around Kilkee or the West Clare coastline.
Coastal and exposed properties can experience strong winds combined with driving Atlantic rain.
We recently completed a lead flashing repair in Kilkee that demonstrates how important apparently small details around chimneys and roof junctions can be in these conditions.
When we’re installing a new roof, we’re thinking about more than the main covering:
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Those details are what turn a collection of new roofing materials into a properly functioning roof.
Complete Roofing Construction is based in Ennis and has been serving homeowners across Clare for decades.
We work throughout:
Our existing Clare roofing page documents more than 35 years serving the county, while our recent completed projects provide actual examples of new tiled roofing, flat roofing and specialist leadwork carried out locally.
That’s more useful to a homeowner than simply being told we’re “local roofing experts”.
You can see the work:
If you’re considering a new roof, we’d encourage you to look at completed work rather than relying entirely on promises.
Here are three recent Clare projects:
New Flat Roof, Ennis
A complete flat roofing system installed using quality underlay and professionally applied hot torch-on felt.
View the New Flat Roof Ennis project
New Tiled Roof, County Clare
A complete tiled roofing system on the main property combined with a new flat roof over the extension.
View the New Tiled Roof Clare project
Lead Flashing Repair, Kilkee
Specialist new leadwork formed and fitted around the chimney to protect a vulnerable roof junction in an exposed coastal location.
View the Lead Flashing Repair Kilkee project
No. Many roof leaks can be repaired. We recommend replacement when the overall condition of the roofing system means continued repairs no longer make financial or practical sense.
Yes. Complete Roofing Construction works with tiled, slate and flat roofing systems. The appropriate material depends on your property, roof structure, requirements and budget.
Yes. We install and replace flat roofing systems, including professionally applied torch-on felt. Our recent Ennis project is an example of a complete new flat roof installation.
Yes. In fact, it’s often worth assessing the main roof and extension together. Where pitched and flat roofs meet, the junction between the two systems needs to be properly designed and weatherproofed.
Yes. Your existing Clare page states that construction work is guaranteed for 20 years, with roof repairs carrying a 10-year guarantee. I would make this 20-year construction guarantee a prominent trust signal on the new-roofs page, provided that it applies to full new-roof installations under your current terms.
If you’re considering New Roofs Clare, the first step is establishing what your existing roof actually needs.
Sometimes that’s a complete replacement.
Sometimes it’s a much smaller repair.
Our team can inspect the roof, explain what we’re seeing and recommend the appropriate approach for your property. If replacement is required, we’ll talk you through the roofing system, materials and scope of work so you understand what you’re paying for before work begins.
Complete Roofing Construction provides new roof installations and roof replacements throughout Ennis, Shannon, Kilkee, Kilrush, Ennistymon and the wider County Clare area.
For repair work, visit our Roof Repair Clare page.
For all roofing services, visit our main Roofing page.
If you’re also planning improvements outside your home, our sister company Complete Paving Works provides driveways, patios, paving and landscaping services across County Clare.
Complete Roofing & Construction is a family-run business providing expert roofing, landscaping, renovations, plastering, and more—serving homes with quality craftsmanship and trusted service since 1990.
