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Valley and tiles restoredCement tile cleaned back, sealed and coated
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Roof leak repairs in Croydon
Water coming through the ceiling in Croydon? Call us. We get on the roof, find where it is actually getting in and fix the cause, not just the stain.
- Free inspection and written quote
- Fully insured
- Melbourne roofing since 2003
Finding the leak comes first
Croydon is one of the leafier parts of the eastern suburbs, and that is a big part of why roofs leak here. Leaves and twigs build up in the valleys and gutters, water backs up behind them, and it finds its way under the tiles.
Most of the homes went up between the fifties and the seventies, with newer places up in Croydon Hills. On the older tile roofs the mortar under the ridge capping has often cracked, and on any roof the flashings around chimneys and vents are a weak point.
A leak hardly ever comes through right above the stain. Water runs along the roof structure before it drops, so we check the whole roof, photograph what we find and show you. You get a written quote before any work starts.
Common causes of roof leaks in Croydon
- Valleys blocked with leaves, or rusted through underneath them
- Cracked or slipped tiles
- Ridge capping with cracked or missing pointing
- Flashings around chimneys, skylights and vents
- Gutters that overflow back under the eave
- Rusted sheets or loose fixings on metal roofs
Do not leave it
A ceiling stain means water has already been inside for a while. The longer it runs, the more plaster, insulation and timber it takes with it. Leaks go to the front of our list. See roof leak repairs for how we go about it, or gutters and leaf guards if the gutters are the problem.
Why Croydon roofs leak
Big trees, older tile roofs and the wetter weather you get this close to the Dandenongs.
Leaves in the valleysA roof valley is a channel. Fill it with gum leaves and the water has nowhere to go but sideways, under the tiles and into the ceiling.
Branches and barkTall gums drop branches and bark in every storm. One hit can crack a tile or knock a ridge cap loose without you ever seeing it from the ground.
Old flashingsThe flashings on a fifty year old roof have been through a lot of summers. Once they lift or split, wind driven rain gets straight in behind them.
A tile roof valley, before and after
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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
Yes. Leaks and storm damage go to the front of our list. Call 0468 498 592 and we will lock in a time. We are based in Lilydale, so Croydon is close by.
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.
Roofing services in Croydon
Roof leak repairsLeaks found at the source, then the cause fixed.
Roof repairsTile and metal roof repairs, done properly.
Storm damage repairsMade safe first, then repaired properly.
Tile roof repairsBroken tiles, ridge capping and valleys fixed.
Gutters, downpipes and guardsGutters, downpipes, sumps and leaf guard mesh.
Roof inspectionsFree inspection, photos and a written quote.
All roofing servicesEverything we do, on tile and metal roofs.
More suburbs we cover in the east
Croydon North, Croydon South and Croydon Hills sit right around Croydon, with Mooroolbark, Kilsyth and Ringwood East next door.
Roofing MooroolbarkRepairs, restorations, re roofs and gutters.
Roof repairs KilsythHomes and factories at the foot of the mountain.
Roof restoration RingwoodOlder tile roofs cleaned, repointed and recoated.
Roof repairs Chirnside ParkBig roofs, valleys and double storey homes.
All service areasNorth, south, east and west, based in Lilydale.
Roof leaking in Croydon?
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.
