Hawthorn's Victorian, Edwardian and Federation homes have roofs full of character and full of joins. We replace broken tiles, repoint ridge caps and repaint tired roofs with our owner working on site, and we tell you honestly when a repair is all you need.
No Fees. No Obligation. Open 7 Days a Week.
Walk down almost any street in Hawthorn and you will see it: Federation homes with red terracotta roofs, Victorian villas with tall chimneys, Edwardian houses topped with decorative ridge cappings. The suburb’s period architecture is one of its great strengths. It also means a great many old roofs, plenty of them more than a hundred years old, that need knowledgeable care.
These are the roofs we come across town to repair and restore. Whether the problem is a leak above the bay window or tiles that have simply had their day, we start with a proper inspection on the tiles, photos of every issue and an explanation you can follow. Written quotes list only the necessary work, and if a targeted repair is enough, we will say so without hesitation.
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A Federation or Victorian roof is a complicated thing. Steep pitches, multiple hips and valleys, gables, chimneys and ornamental ridges all create joins, and every join is a potential leak. On homes that have stood for a century, those joins have been through an awful lot of weather.
The original ridge bedding was typically a lime mortar, and by now much of it has softened and washed out, leaving cappings loose. Terracotta becomes brittle with age and can crack when walked on or struck by a falling branch. Chimney flashings, often patched more than once over the years, are a very common source of drips. Then there are the mature trees, along the streets and around places like Grace Park and Gardiners Creek, which fill valleys and gutters with leaves every autumn. Getting to the bottom of a leak on a roof like this takes time and care, never guesswork.
Period roofs need repairs that sit comfortably with the original materials. We handle:
Before-and-after pictures come with every repair, so you can see exactly what changed up there.
We get up on the roof and look closely at tiles, ridge cappings, valleys, chimneys, flashings and gutters, handling old terracotta with care as we move around. Every issue is captured on camera.
After that, we go through our findings simply and send a written quote that itemises each job. We will also point out anything that looks fine for now but is worth keeping an eye on. The assessment is free, and nobody will rush you into a decision.
Some period roofs show wear everywhere: brittle tiles throughout, failed bedding on every ridge and flashings that have been patched one time too many. In that situation, a full restoration is the sensible option.
We begin with a gentle but thorough pressure clean, then change broken tiles, re-set and point the ridge cappings, and put valleys and flashings right. The tiles can be sealed to keep their natural terracotta look, or primed and painted in a colour you choose. Weighed against re-roofing a period home, the cost is small, and it preserves the original character of the house. Read up on our approach to roof restoration in Hawthorn, heritage-listed homes included.
Our owner climbs onto every Hawthorn roof we work on and has done this trade for over 25 years. Licence and insurance are in place, and the workmanship is quality assured from start to finish.
Coming across from Cairnlea, we treat every property with care: covers over garden beds, protection for paths and tessellated verandahs, and a proper clean-up when the work is done. Each quote goes down on paper and itemises genuine needs, never extras.
Phone 0421 990 207 and mention if your home is heritage listed so we can plan the job around any requirements that apply. We are also happy to send photos to your architect or heritage adviser if they need them.
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.
All Suburbs in Melbourne
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.
Let us know how we can help you.