Does a roofer need to be registered in Ireland?
No — unlike gas or electrical work, there's no single statutory registration scheme for roofers in Ireland. What matters instead is current public liability insurance that covers work at height, which we check before a roofer goes live on HomeSorted, along with evidence of past work.
Because roofing is work at height, insurance cover matters more here than for most trades — ask specifically whether their cover includes height work, not just general liability.
Ask to see examples of similar past jobs, especially if your roof type (slate, flat, thatch) is less common.
A roofer who hesitates to show current insurance, or can't say what height their policy covers, is worth being cautious about regardless of price.
What to check
- Current public liability insurance that explicitly covers work at height
- Experience with your specific roof type
- Whether scaffolding or access equipment is included in the quote
When to call a pro
For anything beyond a very minor, ground-level fix — roof work is not a safe DIY job.
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