Federation, Edwardian and interwar roofs in Surrey Hills have quirks a modern roof never will. We repair them carefully, replace tiles with the right profile, and suggest a full restoration only once the whole roof has truly had its day.
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The houses that line the leafy streets around Surrey Gardens and the Union Road shops were mostly built with craftsmanship in mind: steep pitches, gablets, terracotta ridge rolls, the occasional slate roof and plenty of hips and valleys. Those details are a big part of why people love living in Surrey Hills. They also mean there are more joins for water to sneak through, and more ways for a rushed tradie to make a mess.
When a Surrey Hills owner calls us about a leak or a tired-looking roof, our first job is diagnosis, not selling. We climb up, inspect every face, take photos and come back with an honest verdict. Sometimes that is a handful of replacement tiles and a repointed hip. Sometimes the whole roof is tired, and doing everything in one go makes more sense. We travel across from Cairnlea for every Surrey Hills job, and the owner handles each one personally.
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Character roofs age in a few predictable ways, and most Surrey Hills homes show at least one of them:
On a roof that has been up for 80 or 100 years, none of this is a disaster on its own. Left alone, though, small issues become rotten battens and stained plaster.
Fixing a period roof well is mostly about patience and the right materials. Here is what we take on:
We set up safely, get on the roof and work across each section in turn, paying special attention to the parts period homes are known for: hips, valleys, chimney flashings and box gutters. If you have a leak, we also look at the underside from inside the roof space. Photos are taken as we go.
Over a cuppa, we go through what the photos show and why it matters. The written quote that follows covers the necessary work and nothing else. The visit is free, and the decision sits entirely with you.
There is a point where repairing a roof piece by piece no longer adds up. If cracked pointing runs along nearly every ridge, tiles are breaking in several areas and moss has spread across the shaded faces, we will recommend restoring the entire roof.
On a character home that work is done carefully. Moss and decades of grime are washed off gently enough to spare old terracotta, cracked tiles give way to matched replacements, each ridge and hip is relaid where needed and freshly pointed, and valleys and flashings are brought back to sound order. Some owners keep the natural look of their terracotta; others choose to have it sealed and coated in a fresh colour that suits the house. Our roof restoration services page goes into the detail. Either way, it costs considerably less than re-roofing and keeps the home’s original roof in service.
Our owner has been roofing for more than 25 years and still turns up to each job in person. On a character house that matters, because decisions about tile matching and pointing colour are made on the spot by someone who cares about the result.
We hold the licence and insurance you would expect, and our workmanship is quality-assured. Hedges, garden beds, paths and driveways are protected before work starts, and the site is swept and tidied at the close of each day. Quotes come in writing, cover only the necessary work and are easy to understand.
Leak already showing, or just curious how your Surrey Hills roof is faring? 0421 990 207 is the number, and the inspection is on us.
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.