Coolaroo's brick-veneer homes mostly wear cement tiles that are now decades old. We fix cracked tiles, crumbling ridge pointing and leaks, and restore faded roofs to full strength, with a free inspection and written quote from our nearby Cairnlea team.
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Coolaroo was one of the first big estates in Melbourne’s north, with homes going up from the late 1960s and through the 1970s. Most are brick veneer with cement tile roofs, and after fifty-odd years, those roofs are showing their age: ridges with crumbling mortar, tiles that have faded to a powdery grey, and leaks that only seem to happen when it really pours.
“Fix it, or do the lot?” That is the number one question from Coolaroo callers. The honest answer depends on what we find up there. Cairnlea, where we are based, is a short hop around the Ring Road, and our owner personally gets up on every Coolaroo roof, takes photos and tells you what you are dealing with. You get a written quote either way, covering what is needed and nothing extra.
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Cement tiles are tough, and many of the original Coolaroo roofs are still structurally sound after half a century. What wears out is everything around them. The coloured surface the tiles had when new gradually weathers away, leaving bare cement that soaks up water like a sponge. Wet tiles grow lichen and moss, get heavier and stay damp longer, and over time they can become brittle.
The ridges are usually the first real failure. Original sand-and-cement bedding and pointing dry out, crack and crumble, so caps work loose and rain gets in underneath. Coolaroo’s position on the open northern plains does not help, with hot northerly winds in summer and cold blasts in winter rocking any loose cap. Sitting beside the busy rail corridor and major roads means plenty of dust settles on roofs too. Galvanised valleys from the original build are often rusting by now, and a single blocked valley can put water straight into a bedroom ceiling.
If the problems are limited, targeted repairs will keep your roof watertight for years. These are our bread-and-butter jobs in Coolaroo:
Every repair is photographed, so even if you were at work all day you can see exactly what changed on your roof.
With our yard so close, arranging a time is rarely a problem. Our owner gets on the roof and checks each cement tile run, ridge, valley, flashing and gutter, and photographs anything that needs attention. On older cement tiles, we also check how porous they have become, because that tells us whether a coating will help. You get the photos, a plain explanation and a written quote. There is no charge and no obligation, and plenty of Coolaroo roofs turn out to need far less than their owners feared.
When the tiles are porous and faded across the whole roof, most ridges need rebedding and there is more than one leak, a full restoration is the smart move. It sorts out everything at once for a fraction of the cost of new tiles.
First, the roof is pressure cleaned to remove lichen, dust and loose old surface. Any cracked cement tile is switched for a sound one. Ridges get new bedding where the old stuff has crumbled, and flexible pointing all the way along. Failing valley irons and flashings are renewed. Then we apply a sealer to bind the old cement surface, a primer and finish coats in your choice of colour. The result is a weatherproof roof that looks years younger. For the longer version, including how long a typical job takes, head to roof restoration in Coolaroo.
We are a local business with the owner’s name on every job. Twenty-five-plus years of roofing sit behind each Coolaroo quote, and the owner stays on the roof until the final tile is checked.
Whether you are near Coolaroo station or the streets around the local reserves, the number to call is 0421 990 207. Tell us what you have noticed and we will come and see for ourselves.
First, we will begin with a professional roof inspection. This will help us assess your needs for roof restoration and / and repair in Albion. And also we will confirm all the conditions of all the processes and the services accordingly.
Based in Cairnlea, we provide our services to all suburbs across Melbourne. Distance is never a problem. We are open 7 days a week.
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We service properties in different suburbs throughout Melbourne.
Ensure your home’s safety by telling us when we can inspect your roof. No obligation. No fees. Here 7 days a week when you need us.
Whether you have a roofing emergency, want a free inspection, or just need honest advice, we are available 7 days a week.
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