Why Your Choice of Roofing Supplier Matters
For any roofing project — whether it's a small domestic extension or a large commercial warehouse — the quality and reliability of your materials supplier plays a major role in how smoothly the job runs. Delays in supply, incorrect specifications or poor-quality materials can hold up an entire build programme. In this article, we look at what to look for in a roofing supplier and why experience, stock levels and a cut-to-measure service matter more than most people realise.
What to Look for in a Roofing Supplier in Ireland
1. Stock Depth and Availability
A supplier that holds substantial stock can fulfil your order quickly, without lead times that delay your project. At O'Connor Roofing, we hold extensive stocks of all our core products — Kingspan insulated panels, corrugated and box profile sheeting, flashings, guttering, purlins and accessories — from our large yard in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
2. Cut-to-Length Service
One of the most important things to look for in a roofing supplier is a professional cut-to-length service. Having all sheeting, flashings and purlins cut to your exact specifications before delivery significantly reduces waste on site, makes installation faster and cleaner, and results in a better-quality finished job. We cut all products to your required lengths as part of our standard service.
3. Technical Knowledge and Advice
Choosing the correct product for your specific application requires knowledge. The gauge and coating requirements for an agricultural shed are different from those of a commercial food processing unit. The correct purlin spacing for a given sheet profile depends on the sheet gauge and wind loading. A supplier with experienced staff can help you get the specification right before you order — saving costly mistakes.
With over 45 years in business, our team at O'Connor Roofing has advised on thousands of roofing projects across every sector. We know the products, the applications and the grant requirements inside out.
4. Grant-Approved Product Range
For agricultural customers, it's essential that your supplier stocks materials that meet the Department of Agriculture's TAMS II grant specifications. Not all sheeting on the market qualifies. O'Connor Roofing stocks both corrugated and box profile sheeting to the approved 0.6mm polyester-coated specification in Slate Grey and Juniper Green, and can provide the necessary documentation for your TAMS II payment claim.
5. Nationwide Delivery
Your supplier should be able to deliver to your site anywhere in Ireland, on time and without damage. We deliver full and part loads of all products — including oversized items like Kingspan insulated panels and long-length purlins — nationwide from our Dundalk yard. Whether you're in Donegal or Cork, we'll get your materials to site.
6. Quality Certification
A quality-certified supplier provides assurance that the products you receive consistently meet the specifications you ordered. O'Connor Roofing holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, first implemented in 1996 and formally certified in 2014. We also hold EcoMerit environmental certification and AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status.
Trade Accounts for Contractors and Builders
If you are a roofing contractor, builder or agricultural contractor ordering regularly, a trade account with O'Connor Roofing gives you access to trade pricing, faster processing and dedicated account support. We work with contractors of all sizes — from sole traders doing domestic jobs to large construction companies with multiple ongoing commercial contracts.
To set up a trade account, contact us on 042 937 6314 or visit our Trade Enquiries page.
Why Customers Choose O'Connor Roofing
O'Connor Roofing Supplies has been operating from our yard at Rampark, Jenkinstown on the Cooley Peninsula since 1980 — over 45 years serving agricultural, commercial, industrial and domestic customers across Ireland. We are one of the country's leading Kingspan stockists, hold ISO 9001 quality certification, and our team brings decades of hands-on roofing knowledge to every enquiry.
We are small enough to give you personal service every time, and large enough to supply projects of any scale — from a single replacement sheet to a full commercial roofing contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver roofing materials across Ireland?
Yes. O'Connor Roofing Supplies delivers nationwide across Ireland. We supply full and part loads of all products, including sheeting, insulated panels, purlins, flashings, guttering and accessories. Delivery lead times and costs are confirmed at the time of your quote.
Can I collect materials from your yard?
Yes. Our yard is open Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm (closed 1pm–1.30pm for lunch) and Friday 8am–3pm. Last collections must be made at least 30 minutes before closing. We are located at Rampark, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 XC94 — on the R173 between Carlingford and Dundalk.
Do you supply both trade and retail customers?
Yes. We supply roofing contractors, builders and commercial clients at trade pricing, as well as domestic customers and self-builders on a retail basis. No job is too big or too small.
Get in Touch
Contact O'Connor Roofing Supplies today to discuss your project, request a quote or ask about our product range.
Phone: 042 937 6314 | Mobile: 089 265 4414 | Email: info@oconnorroofing.ie
Rampark, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 XC94. Open Mon–Fri.
