Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or torn flashing after the last storm? Keystone Roofing's storm-damage team responds 24/7 across Cork City and County Cork. We make the roof watertight first, document everything to insurer standard with photos and drone imagery, and quote the permanent repair before we leave site.
Every project follows a clear inspection, quote, delivery, and quality review path so you know what is happening before work begins.
Storm damage doesn't wait for office hours. Our 24/7 line goes to one of our active roofers, not a call centre. We confirm the realistic ETA on the call — 60 minutes for Cork City and inner suburbs, 90 minutes for the wider commuter belt, up to 2 hours for outlying County Cork during severe weather.
On arrival we secure any active leak or exposed deck before pricing anything. Depending on the damage that's a heavy-duty tarpaulin, temporary ridge securing, lead-lined patch, or sealing of compromised flashing. We don't begin permanent repair conversations until you and your roof are out of immediate weather risk.
We photograph every damaged element — slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles, torn flashing, gutter damage, internal water marks — and capture context shots showing the roof in its weather-affected state. For larger storm callouts we fly a drone for overhead imagery the loss adjuster can't get from the ground. You receive the raw files by email before we leave site.
You get a written quote on the same callout: tile or slate counts, lead grade, scaffolding requirement, day rate. If the work qualifies for a storm-damage insurance claim we can liaise directly with AIB Insurance, FBD, Allianz Ireland, Aviva, AXA or Liberty Insurance loss adjusters on your behalf — most Cork homeowners we help don't have to chase the paperwork themselves.
Most storm-damage callouts convert to a permanent repair inside 5 working days. Bigger jobs — partial re-slate after a row of slates was lifted, full ridge re-mortar, structural timber repair after a tree strike — take longer to source materials, but the temporary cover stays in place at no extra cost until permanent work begins.
Permanent repairs are signed off with a walk-through, written guarantee certificate, and full site clearance. The 20-year workmanship guarantee covers the storm-repair area specifically — keep the certificate with your home insurance documents so any future storm claim has clear repair history attached.
Cork takes the brunt of Atlantic gales every winter — Storm Éowyn, Storm Darragh and the named storms before them have ripped slates, lifted ridge tiles, torn lead flashing and pulled gutters off homes from Bantry to Youghal. We've handled storm-damaged roof repair callouts across every Cork suburb for 17 years. Our team carries tarpaulin and emergency-cover materials in every van, photographs the damage on arrival so your insurance claim has same-day evidence, and gives you a written repair quote with a 30-day price hold. No call-out fee on top of repair work — and the €75 emergency assessment is included if you proceed.
If water is already coming through the ceiling, call our 24/7 emergency roof leak repair line first. For overhead photography of storm damage on hard-to-reach roof areas — accepted by all major Irish insurers — book a drone roof inspection in Cork.
We start with a practical assessment, explain the condition of the roof, and agree the right scope before work begins. You get updates during the job, daily site care where needed, and a final review before handover.
Timing depends on access, weather, materials, and the scale of the work, but our team keeps the process straightforward from first call to completion.
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Keystone Roofing Ltd handled a slate roof repair and new lead flashing on our terraced house in Douglas, Cork. They explained the issue clearly, fixed a persistent leak, and left the place tidy. Highly Recomended!
The team did an immaculate job doing a whole new roof. Very easy to communicate, friendly, professional and hard working. Definitely would recommend. Thanks for a job well done!
Keystone Roofing repaired a leak in my roof recently Michael called to inspect the damage and the crew arrived the next morning They did a fantastic job and Im extremely happy with the result A great company to deal with and I would highly recommend them Thanks Michael and crew E Hayes
Work carried out to a high standard, here when they said they would be, worked until darkness somedays. Bigger job than expected, worked up until Christmas Eve to make sure work was completed.
A roof replacement customer praised the clear communication, honest advice, professional team and quality finish from Michael and the crew.
A customer highlighted reliable workmanship, efficient service and careful attention to detail on their Keystone Roofing project.
This customer described the new roof installation as smooth and hassle-free, with a friendly team and a result they were happy to recommend.
An emergency repair customer praised the quick response, cost-effective service and practical help when urgent roof work was needed.
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Storm-damage repairs across Cork City and County Cork — slipped slates after Atlantic gales, lifted ridge tiles, torn lead flashing, and gutter sections pulled clean off by wind. Every callout documented for the homeowner and their insurer with photo and drone imagery.
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Ask About Roof Storm DamageCork City and inner suburbs (Blackpool, Mahon, Douglas, Wilton, Ballyphehane, Turners Cross, Glanmire) — within 60 minutes during a named storm window. Wider commuter belt (Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Midleton, Cobh, Blarney) — 90 minutes. Outlying County Cork (Mallow, Fermoy, Kinsale, Macroom, Bantry, Clonakilty) — up to 2 hours where roads allow. During an active storm we triage the queue by severity (active leak first, exposed deck second, secured damage third) and we tell you the realistic ETA before we hang up.
Most standard Irish home insurance policies cover storm damage to roofs when it can be linked to a specific named storm or a wind event over 60 mph. We capture the photographic evidence — including drone overhead imagery, timestamped photos of the damage, and a written damage assessment — that AIB Insurance, FBD, Allianz Ireland, Aviva, AXA and Liberty Insurance accept for claims. What insurance does NOT usually cover: wear-and-tear damage where the storm only revealed a pre-existing problem (perished felt, eroded mortar, rotted timber). We will tell you honestly on the day whether your damage looks claimable.
Yes, treat it as one. A slate that has been lifted by wind almost always has compromised fixings — even if it has fallen back into place. The next storm, or a few weeks of Cork rain, will either dislodge it again or push water in through the loosened seating. The cheapest path is a same-week storm-damage inspection: we photograph the affected area for your insurance file and either re-secure the slates or replace any that have hairline cracks. Waiting risks the lifted area becoming an active leak.
Stay off the roof and away from any visibly damaged area. Move furniture and electronics away from internal leak points. Place buckets and towels under active drips. Turn off light fittings or sockets near the affected area at the fuse board if water is near electrics. Photograph everything — internal damage, external damage visible from ground level, any debris in the garden — for your insurance claim. Do not attempt to climb on a wet roof or tarpaulin it yourself in continued wind. That is what we are coming for.
We will attend in any weather to make a Cork roof safe — that is the core point of a storm-damage callout. Permanent repairs in heavy rain, snow, or wind above 25 mph are not safe to carry out for the team or the work, so we prioritise temporary cover (tarpaulin, ridge securing, lead patches) during the storm and schedule permanent repair for the next workable window. Tarpaulin cover holds through any conditions you'd expect in Cork.
Yes. We handle storm-damage callouts for residential, commercial and light industrial properties across Cork. Commercial roofs (warehousing, retail, healthcare, schools) often need a different access plan — we have MEWP and scaffolding contacts who can mobilise on short notice for larger storm repairs.
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