Gutters are clear, properly pitched, and draining the way they should. Pat and his lad were on site when they said they would be, did the work, cleaned up, and left. Price matched the quote. That is about as much as you can ask for. Barrow Valley Roofing will be the first call next time something needs doing on the roof.

Got a quote from Pat within a day or two of ringing. Work was scheduled about a week out. Two lads up on the roof, had it done in a half day. Repointing looked tight and clean — I spent a few years in construction myself so I notice these things. No messing, no loose mortar left behind. Straightforward from start to finish.

My neighbour on the Portlaoise road had a fairly miserable experience with another local roofer last year — valleys done in a rush, flashing poorly bedded, water tracking into the eaves inside of six months. She ended up having it redone entirely. That was the context I had in mind when our own valleys started showing their age, so I was not going in blind about what could go wrong.
I got three quotes. Barrow Valley Roofing came in competitively — not the cheapest, but Pat explained the pricing clearly and it was obvious from that first conversation that he actually understood what the job involved rather than just rattling off a number. The difference in how the work was scoped compared to one of the other quotes was enough to make the decision fairly straightforward.
The team arrived exactly when they said they would. I work from home, so I was around for most of it, and I appreciated that they were upfront about which sections of the roof they would be working across each day. Our dog is a worrier and they were genuinely patient about that — just decent, considerate people. Everything was stripped back properly, the felt and valley liners were replaced, and the leadwork was done neatly. I made a point of going up to have a proper look once it was finished and the detailing was precise.
The site was left clean both days. No debris left on the lawn, no nails in the grass — which matters when you have children and a dog about the place.
Compared to what my neighbour went through, the difference in approach was noticeable from start to finish. I would use Barrow Valley Roofing again without hesitation and would point anyone in the county in their direction.

Got three quotes in total. Pat's was competitive but more importantly he actually responded via the online form quickly and followed up properly, which the others didn't. Valley Roofing would be the first call I'd make again — no hesitation.

Honestly, Pat himself called me back within the hour and that alone won me over. Would absolutely recommend Barrow Valley Roofing to anyone.