County Clare features one of the most demanding climatic environments in Ireland. From salt-laden Atlantic gale winds crashing against the West Clare coast to heavy rainfall across the Burren plateau and the lower Shannon basin, local roofs must withstand extreme weather exposure year-round.
At Doherty Roofing, we provide complete domestic and light commercial roofing services throughout County Clare. Based in Ballykeeffe, Limerick—directly on the Clare border—our location allows us to reach East Clare, Shannon, and Ennis in minutes, while delivering full project coverage to West Clare, North Clare, and the Atlantic coastal towns.
When you hire Doherty Roofing, you deal directly with owner Jim Doherty from initial survey to final cleanup. We provide clear, written, no-obligation quotes with zero call-out fees, full public liability insurance, and 100% guaranteed workmanship.
Doherty Roofing carries out the full range of roofing services for homeowners and property owners across all of County Clare:
Unblocking, resealing, and replacing damaged guttering. We install heavy-duty uPVC and aluminum systems built to handle coastal rain volume.
Repointing brickwork, replacing lead aprons, and capping exposed stacks against heavy wind-driven rain.
Resolving water leaks, failed window seals, and flashing issues on Velux and Fakro roof windows.
Managing total tear-offs and upgrades using breathable underlayment, stainless fixings, and durable slates or tiles.
Installing high-performance torch-on felt, GRP fiberglass, and single-ply EPDM rubber systems engineered for flat extensions and commercial units.
Sourcing matching blue-black natural slates and concrete interlocking tiles for seamless structural repairs.
Rapid dispatch to secure missing slates, torn felts, and damaged ridge tiles following winter coastal storms.
Installing low-maintenance uPVC fascia and soffit systems that protect roof rafters from coastal dampness.
Supplying and fitting standing seam steel, zinc, and corrugated metal sheets for domestic garages, farm sheds, and commercial structures.
Ennis — the county town of Clare and the largest population centre in the county. A diverse mix of older town centre properties, established suburban estates and newer developments across a wide area.
Shannon — home to Shannon Airport and the Shannon Free Zone, with extensive residential estates and significant commercial and industrial roofing requirements.
Killaloe — a historic town on the Shannon river at the Clare-Tipperary border, with a mix of older heritage properties and more recently built residential development.
Sixmilebridge — a growing residential town close to the Limerick border with significant housing estate development.
Scariff — the main town in East Clare, serving a wide rural catchment across the inland Clare uplands.
Kilrush — the largest town in West Clare, serving the wider Loop Head peninsula catchment.
Kilkee — a coastal town on the Loop Head peninsula, with significant seasonal property activity and the specific roofing challenges of full Atlantic exposure.
Ennistymon — a traditional North Clare market town with a mix of older properties and rural catchment.
Lahinch — a popular coastal town on Liscannor Bay with significant tourism and seasonal property activity.
Lisdoonvarna — the famous spa town on the edge of the Burren, with a wide variety of older and period properties.
Miltown Malbay — a West Clare market town serving a wide rural coastal catchment.
Spanish Point — a coastal community with high Atlantic exposure and a significant volume of holiday and second properties.
We cover all of County Clare from our base in Limerick. For towns and areas in East Clare — Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe, Sixmilebridge and Scariff — we can typically respond very quickly due to our proximity to the Limerick-Clare border. For West Clare and North Clare — Kilrush, Kilkee, Ennistymon, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna and the Burren area — travel times are longer but we regularly carry out work across these areas and will always give you an honest estimate of availability and timing when you call.
Yes. We carry out roofing work on all property types found across Clare including older stone cottages, traditional farmhouses and heritage properties in the Burren and North Clare. We source appropriate matching materials and carry out all work on older properties with the care and sympathy that these buildings deserve.
Yes — and this is an important consideration that every West Clare homeowner should be aware of. Salt-laden Atlantic air accelerates the corrosion of standard ferrous metal fixings, nails and components significantly faster than inland properties experience. For properties in exposed coastal positions in Kilrush, Kilkee, Spanish Point, Lahinch and the wider West Clare coast, we specify non-ferrous fixings and appropriate coastal-grade materials that will perform reliably in this environment rather than failing prematurely. Jim will discuss the specific material requirements for your coastal property as part of the free consultation.
Yes. We carry out roofing work on commercial and industrial properties across Shannon including the Shannon Free Zone area. Shannon's commercial building stock includes a wide variety of flat roofing systems, profiled steel roofing and other commercial systems that are all within our scope of work. Contact us to discuss your specific commercial roofing requirement.
Response times across Clare depend on location. For East Clare — Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe and Sixmilebridge — we can typically respond quickly from our Limerick base. For West and North Clare, response times will be longer due to travel distance and we will always be honest with you about this when you call. For genuine roofing emergencies anywhere in Clare, call Jim directly for the fastest response.
Yes. Doherty Roofing is fully insured with public liability cover and our team are Safe Pass certified. We are happy to confirm our insurance details on request.
Yes. We cover all of County Clare including rural townlands and villages throughout the county. Whether your property is in the heart of Ennis or on a remote rural road in North Clare or West Clare, Doherty Roofing can come to you for a free inspection and quote.
East Clare & Limerick Border (Ennis, Killaloe, Sixmilebridge, Scariff) While relatively sheltered compared to the coast, East Clare experiences high inland rainfall. Suburban estates in Ennis, Sixmilebridge, and Killaloe built during the 1970s through 2000s feature concrete interlocking tile roofs now entering their maintenance window, requiring ridge tile repointing, underlay assessment, and gutter realignment.
Shannon Town & Industrial Corridor Featuring large concentrations of mid-century residential housing and commercial industrial units, Shannon properties often suffer from aged flat roof felt extensions and valley gutter degradation. We apply modern EPDM and GRP seamless membranes engineered for long-term standing water resistance.
West Clare Atlantic Coast (Kilrush, Kilkee, Lahinch, Spanish Point) Properties along Clare's western coastline endure severe wind uplift forces and salt air exposure. Standard roofing methods fail quickly here; we utilize mechanical dry-ridge systems, storm-secured slate clips, and corrosion-resistant leadwork to prevent wind-strip damage during winter gales.
The Burren & North Clare (Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Ballyvaughan) Navigating rainfall runoff on natural stone and historic structures requires tailored leadwork and slate sourcing. We carry out sympathetic repairs that preserve historical visual standards while implementing modern weatherproofing beneath the surface.
Doherty Roofing is a fully insured, family-run roofing company based in Limerick. Led by Jim Doherty, we provide expert roof repairs, new roof installations, flat roofs, guttering and more across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. Call us today for a free, no-obligation quote.
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