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Helpful information for homeowners planning roofing, landscaping, paving and tree surgery work across Dublin and Leinster.

26 September 2026

Is Your Roof Ready for Another Irish Winter? 8 Things Dublin Homeowners Should Check

A roof can look perfectly fine from ground level while small problems are developing above. In Dublin and across Leinster, roofs have to deal with plenty of rain, wind and changing weather throughout the year.

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25 September 2026

Planning a New Driveway or Patio? 7 Decisions to Make Before Work Starts

A new driveway or patio can completely change how the outside of a home looks and functions. But choosing an attractive paving material is only one part of a successful project.

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Roof Repair

“Really happy with the work from Blackthorne. We had a leak coming in around the roof after all the bad weather. They came out, found the problem quickly and had it sorted without any fuss. Very tidy lads as well. Would happily recommend them.”

Porcelain Patio

“We got a new porcelain patio installed in the back garden and the difference is unreal. The whole area looks completely transformed. Great attention to detail and they kept everything neat and tidy throughout the job. Delighted with the finished result.”

Tarmac Driveway

“Excellent job on our driveway. The old surface was in a terrible state and Blackthorne completely renewed it with tarmac. The lads turned up when they said they would and worked hard from start to finish. Very pleased with it.”

Tree Removal

“Had a large tree at the side of the house that was becoming a bit of a worry, especially when it was windy. Blackthorne removed it safely and cleared everything away afterwards. Very professional service and easy to deal with.”

New Roof

“We recently had our roof replaced and couldn’t fault the service. Everything was explained beforehand, communication was good and the team worked away without causing us any hassle. The new roof looks fantastic. Thanks again lads.”

Fencing

“Great job replacing our garden fencing after the old panels finally gave up. Strong, solid finish and everything was left spotless afterwards. Fair price too. Will definitely use Blackthorne again.”

Gutter Repairs

“Our gutters had been leaking in a few places for ages. Blackthorne came out, replaced the damaged sections and checked the rest while they were there. No more water running down the walls now. Sound lads and very straightforward to deal with.”

Resin Bound Driveway

“Absolutely delighted with our new resin driveway. We weren’t completely sure which finish would suit the house but they talked us through the options and gave us good advice. It came out even better than we expected.”

Chimney Repairs

“We needed some repairs done around our chimney as the mortar had started breaking away. The work was carried out quickly and professionally and they showed us exactly what needed to be done before starting. Would recommend.”

Hedge Trimming

“Had the hedges cut back and a general tidy-up done around the garden. What would have taken me days was sorted in no time. They took all the waste away too which was a big help. Garden looks brilliant now.”

Concrete Driveway

“Very pleased with the concrete driveway Blackthorne installed for us. From the first visit to the finished job they were helpful and easy to communicate with. Everything looks neat and properly finished. No complaints at all.”

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal

“Our roof had years of moss built up on it and was looking fairly rough. After Blackthorne cleaned it, it honestly looks like a different roof. They were careful around the property and cleaned up afterwards. Great service.”

Sandstone Patio

“We went with sandstone for a new patio and couldn’t be happier. The lads helped us decide on the layout and the finish is lovely. Plenty of compliments from family already! Would definitely recommend Blackthorne to anyone getting landscaping work done.”

Driveway & Landscaping

“We had a fairly big job done with the driveway and some landscaping around the front of the house. From start to finish everything went smoothly. They kept us informed as the work progressed and made a few good suggestions that improved the final result. Very happy customers.”

Tree Pruning & Crown Reduction

“We had two mature trees that had become badly overgrown and were blocking quite a bit of light. The team reduced and reshaped them without making them look butchered, which was exactly what we wanted. All branches and debris were cleared away before they left. Top job.”