TL;DR
Quick summary for busy readers. These are the key cost takeaways to know before you compare contractor quotes.
- Regional differences matter, but roof size and strip scope usually move the total more than county alone.
- Ask for scaffolding and skip hire as line items—do not assume they are bundled.
- Use per-m² ranges to sense-check any quote before you compare contractors.
How to use this page
Start with the national frameworks: new roof cost Ireland 2026 and roof cost per m² Ireland. Then adjust expectations slightly upward if your quotes reflect higher Munster labour demand or tighter city access.
Questions that matter in Cork (and everywhere else)
- Is the quote a full strip to rafters or an overlay?
- What tile/slate brand and profile is specified?
- How many skips are included, and are disposal fees capped?
For hiring hygiene checks, read how to get roofing quotes Ireland.