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Valley and tiles restoredCement tile cleaned back, sealed and coated
Tile
Roof leak repairs in Melbourne
If water is coming in, call us. We get up there, find where it is actually getting in, show you the photos and fix the cause, on tile and metal roofs.
- Free inspection and written quote
- Fully insured
- Melbourne roofing since 2003
The stain is not where the leak is
A roof leak rarely shows up where it starts. Water gets in under a cracked tile, a lifted flashing or a blocked valley, runs along the roof structure, and comes through the ceiling somewhere else. That is why sealing the spot above the stain so often does nothing.
So the first job is finding it. We get on the roof, check the usual trouble spots and photograph what we find so you can see it for yourself. You get the photos and a written quote before any work starts.
Where roof leaks usually start
- Cracked, broken or slipped tiles
- Ridge capping where the bedding and pointing has broken down
- Valleys that are blocked with leaves or rusted through
- Flashings around chimneys, skylights, vents and walls
- Rusted metal sheets and loose fixings
- Blocked or sagging gutters that push water back under the eave
One leak or a tired roof?
If it is one fault, we repair it. If the whole roof has gone porous and the pointing is failing everywhere, a roof restoration usually works out better than chasing one leak after another. We tell you which one you are looking at on the inspection. For broken tiles and ridge capping see tile roof repairs, and for damage after wind or hail see storm damage repairs.
A leaking roof does not wait, so neither do we
If water is getting in, or a storm has lifted tiles or sheeting, we get up there quickly and find the entry point before it moves into your ceilings, insulation and framing.
We inspect it quicklyLeaks and storm damage go to the front of the list. We get on the roof, find where the water is actually coming in, and show you the photos.
Before the damage spreadsA stain on the ceiling is water that has already been inside for a while. The longer it runs, the more of the plaster, insulation and timber it takes with it.
Repaired, not painted overWe fix the cause rather than sealing the symptom, and you get the photographs and a written quote before any work starts.
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Melbourne and the eastern suburbs, on tile and metal roofs.
A tile roof valley, before and after
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What clients say
5.0
★★★★★
3 Google reviews
Google review
★★★★★
Called after a storm when water was coming through the ceiling. They responded quickly, made the roof safe, and came back to complete the permanent repairs. Fantastic service and communication.
Aishli SharmaMelbourne, Victoria
Six signs your roof is asking for attention
None of these mean you need a new roof. They do mean it is worth having someone up there before the next Melbourne downpour finds the weak spot first.
- Ceiling stains or bubbling paintWater is already inside. The entry point is almost never directly above the mark.
- Mortar crumbs in the guttersThe ridge capping bedding is breaking down and the caps are on their way loose.
- Moss and dark streakingThe tile surface has gone porous and is holding water instead of shedding it.
- Cracked or slipped tilesOne tile out of line lets wind driven rain straight under the course above.
- Gutters overflowing in rainBlocked or sagging gutters push water back under the eave and into the fascia.
- Rust spreading on metal sheetsOnce it eats through a pan, patching buys months rather than years.
What happens when you get in touch
The same start on every job, so you know what happens next before you book anything.
Book your inspectionCall us or send the form and we lock in a time that suits you. The inspection itself is free.
Roof assessment and photosWe get up on the roof, photograph what we find and show you exactly what we are looking at.
Written quoteYou get the scope and the price in writing, so you can take your time reading it over.
Questions we get asked
Call or text 0468 498 592 rather than waiting on a form. You get photos of where the water is getting in and a written quote before any work starts.
We call you to lock in a time that suits, come out and inspect the roof, photograph what we find, and give you a written estimate with your options laid out. No pressure and no obligation to go ahead.
Yes, we are fully insured, with proper safety gear and the paperwork sorted before anyone gets on your roof. The 10 year workmanship warranty is for completed restorations, and you get it in writing.
Other roofing services
Roof restorationCleaned back, repointed, sealed and coated twice.
Roof repairsTile and metal roof repairs, done properly.
New roofs and replacementsFull strip, rebatten, sarking and lay.
Metal roofingColorbond and Stratco, laid straight and fixed properly.
Gutters, downpipes and guardsGutters, downpipes, sumps and leaf guard mesh.
Commercial roofingFlat roofs, box gutters and large spans.
Roof paintingSealer and two coats, in the colour you pick.
Tile roof repairsBroken tiles, ridge capping and valleys fixed.
Roof inspectionsFree inspection, photos and a written quote.
Storm damage repairsMade safe first, then repaired properly.
Areas we coverNorth, south, east and west, based in Lilydale.
Roof leaking right now?
We come out to suit your schedule, get up there, and give you a straight answer and a written price. Free, and with nothing owing if you decide not to go ahead.
