What is the current price of roofing?

The current price of roofing in Ireland in 2026 is €60–€160 per m² depending on the material. Labour runs €300–€450 per roofer per day. A full roof replacement on a typical semi-detached house costs €7,000–€15,500 installed, excluding scaffolding.

Here is a full picture of where prices sit right now.

Current per-m² rates (April 2026)

These cover materials and labour for a standard pitched roof replacement. VAT at 13.5% is included. Scaffolding and skip hire are separate.

Current day rates by county

How prices compare to two years ago

Roofing costs in Ireland are approximately 15–20% higher than they were in 2022. Material price increases — particularly for concrete tile and natural slate — account for roughly half of that rise. Labour rates have increased by about 10–12% over the same period, reflecting the general shortage of experienced tradespeople across the construction sector.

What this means for you

Getting three written quotes is more important than ever. The spread between the highest and lowest quote on the same job can be €2,000–€4,000. That gap often reflects what each contractor has and has not included, not just different labour rates.

Always check that each quote is like-for-like: same material, same scope (full strip or overlay), scaffolding specified separately, skip hire confirmed.

Use our free calculator to get a real-time estimate for your house type and county.

More resources: New roof cost Ireland 2026 · Roofing materials guide · Roof cost per m² Ireland

All prices in this document reflect April 2026 contractor rates. These are planning estimates, not quotes. Always get three written quotes from CIF-registered contractors before committing to any roofing work.