The Year-10 Roof Service: What a Decade-Old Inland Cork Roof Needs
What a 10-year-old inland Cork roof actually needs: ridge mortar, felt laps, lead apron lift, gutter load. An age-based service list from the job log.
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Roofing Tips & Guides for Cork Homeowners | Roofers Cork City
Practical roofing advice from a Cork-based team with 16+ years of local experience: storm repairs, slate vs tile, gutter care, chimney work and insurance…
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Cork roofing guides & advice
Browse 15 roofing, gutter, chimney, and maintenance guides written by a working Cork roofing team. Pricing anchors are Cork market rates; weather context is Cork weather.
Natural Slate Re-Fix on a Kinsale Period Terrace: A4 Marine-Grade Job Log
Nail sickness on a Kinsale period terrace: whole-elevation natural slate re-fix with A4 marine-grade fixings, salvage and re-lay. Job log.
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Fascia, Soffit and Gutter Replacement on a Cobh Harbour Terrace: Job Log
Full roofline replacement on a Cobh harbour terrace: PVC fascia and soffit, new gutters, hillside edge protection, two days. Job log, 2026 rates.
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One Named Storm, 6 Cork Roofs: A 4-Day Emergency Callout Log
Four days of emergency roof callouts across Cork after one named storm: triage, tarping, make-safe vs permanent fix. Job log, 2026 rates.
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Moss Soft-Wash on a Glanmire Semi: Before/After Job Log
Heavy moss on a tree-covered Glanmire semi: soft-wash treatment, gutter clear, before and after. Job log with 2026 Cork pricing from €350.
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Torn Felt Under Sound Tiles: Wilton Strip-Back Job Log
Torn roofing felt under sound tiles on a Wilton home: strip-back, breathable underlay, batten check, two days. Job log with 2026 Cork costs.
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GRP Valley Replacement on a 1990s Ballincollig Semi-D: Job Log
A cracked valley on a 1990s Ballincollig semi-D replaced in GRP: strip-out, new battens, two days on the roof. Job log with 2026 Cork rates.
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Storm Claim in Kinsale: From Drone Photos to Insurance Payout (Job Log)
A Kinsale storm damage insurance claim from first drone photo to payout: assessment, loss-adjuster report, scope of works. Job log, 2026.
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Buying a House in Cobh? 7 Roof Red Flags on Harbour Terraces
Seven roof red flags on Cobh harbour terraces: natural slate, cast-iron gutters, hillside access. What to check before you sign.
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We Drone-Inspected 5 Douglas Roofs: What 1960s to 1990s Estates Hide
Five drone roof surveys across 1960s to 1990s Douglas estates: slipped tiles, perished ridge mortar, blocked valleys. What owners and buyers miss.
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Ridge Tile Re-Bed on a Carrigtwohill Estate: Half-Day Job Log
Ridge mortar failure on a Carrigtwohill estate roof: eight metres re-bedded in NHL mortar, half a day on the roof. Job log with 2026 Cork rates.
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The 20-Minute Pre-Storm Roof Check for Cork Homes (September Checklist)
A 20-minute ground and attic roof check for Cork homes before storm season. What to look for, what it means, and when to call a roofer.
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Roof Repairs in Douglas, Cork: What €150 Actually Buys
Storm Éowyn cost Irish insurers €301 million (Irish Times, 2025). A slipped Douglas tile is €150 inc. VAT. Here's what that buys, and when it becomes €380.
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Lead Valley Repair on a 1930s Cork Terrace: What €2,850 Actually Bought
Roches Point logged 1,084 mm of rain in 2024 (Met Éireann). Full code 5 valley on a 1930s Cork terrace: €1,800-€3,200. Real Turner's Cross €2,850 job sheet.
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Coastal Cork Salt Erosion: What We Replace Every 8-12 Years on Cobh and Crosshaven Roofs
Salt air shortens coastal Cork roofs. Roches Point hit storm force 10 in Storm Éowyn (Met Éireann, 2025). See the 8-12 year cycle plus 2026 job-log prices.
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