Metal & tile roofs,
restored to last another decade
From Preston's 100-year-old bungalow tiles to Craigieburn's Colorbond estates — we restore, repair and re-roof Melbourne's northern suburbs homes with honest advice and a fixed written quote every time.
Proudly serving Preston, Reservoir, Coburg, Brunswick, Northcote, Ivanhoe, Eltham & all northern suburbs
No obligation. Fast and reliable. 100% free.
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The Difference We Make
From moss-covered terracotta to fresh Colorbond — see what a proper job looks like.
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Two honest paths to a roof that lasts — we recommend restoration whenever the tiles allow, and replacement only when they don't.
Sound tiles with a worn surface? A restoration strips back the frost-cracked pointing and faded coating and rebuilds the weatherproofing — for a fraction of a re-roof.
When a roof is past saving, we replace it properly — tile or the material, with the old roof stripped and carted away and new sarking and gutters included.
Full Service Range
From repairs and repointing to full metal re-roofs — one local team for the lot.
Our Most Popular Upgrade
Tile-to-metal roof replacements are one of the smartest upgrades a Melbourne north home can make — lighter, hail-resilient, and far lower maintenance than ageing terracotta or concrete tile.
Straight Answers
It's a full renewal of your existing roof — deep clean and de-mossing, replace cracked tiles, re-bed and repoint the ridge caps in flexible polymer mortar, reseal valleys, then prime and coat the surface. On a structurally sound Melbourne north tile roof it rebuilds the weatherproofing and typically adds 10–15 years for a fraction of the cost of a full re-roof.
When restoration can't fix the underlying problem: porous or hail-shattered tiles, repeated leaks despite repairs, sagging or failed battens, badly rusted metal panels, or a roof simply at the end of a 50-plus-year life. We inspect and tell you honestly which way to go — and we never push a replacement when restoration is the right answer.
Three local forces drive most of the roof problems we see: winter freeze-thaw cycling, which cracks old rigid cement ridge pointing year on year; Melbourne's spring hail events (especially in outer suburbs like Craigieburn and Mill Park), which chip and crack brittle tiles; and the mature street-tree canopy of the inner north — Northcote, Ivanhoe, Coburg — which deposits leaf litter in gutters and valleys, holds moisture against the roof surface, and feeds the moss colonies that slowly break down tile seals.
A tile roof restoration usually takes 2–4 days, weather permitting — we schedule coating days around Melbourne's notoriously unpredictable weather. A full replacement runs from 3–7 days depending on size, complexity and material. We confirm the exact timeline in the written quote and update you daily while on site.
Our coating system carries a 10-year warranty* on qualifying restorations, and a properly restored roof typically performs well beyond it. The ridge repointing in flexible polymer mortar is what holds up to Melbourne's freeze-thaw winters — rigid cement re-mortaring fails on the same cycle as the original. Get the materials right and the restoration lasts.
Ceiling stains or cornice moisture, cracked or slipped tiles visible from the street, crumbling white mortar at the ridge line, rust spots on metal sections, moss on south-facing pitches, and grit washing out of downpipes. Catching these early is the difference between a maintenance visit and a major job — and our free inspections make it easy to find out where you stand.
How It Works
Call us or send the form for a free quote.
We get up there and photograph exactly what we find.
Restore, repair or replace — the honest call, no upsell.
Quality materials, a tidy site and daily updates.
We show you the finished roof and hand over the warranty.
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
“Really happy with result. Branko was easy to deal with throughout the quotation process. Ian did a fantastic job onsite with cleaning, priming and painting. Went above and beyond quoted work. Job was completed in timely manner. Thanks”
“We recently had Ian restore and paint our metal roof and gutters. He did an amazing job. Nothing was too much trouble. Ian was efficient and professional. We were so impressed that we recommended him to do our daughters' tile roof as well. They were also very happy with their experience. Charlie & Gillian”
“These fellows are true professionals, Transformed the whole look of the house. Very thorough and have an eye for detail. Thanks for the great job I would highly recommend you ring them first.”
Why Choose Us
“These fellows are true professionals. Transformed the whole look of the house. Very thorough and have an eye for detail. Thanks for the great job — I would highly recommend you ring them first.
Proudly Serving
From the 100-year-old terracotta tiles of Preston and Coburg to the Colorbond estates of Craigieburn — local knowledge, local commitment, and roofing you can rely on.
…and all surrounding northern suburbs.
View All Areas We Service →Good to Know
A full restoration covers the whole job: pressure-clean the surface to remove moss, lichen and dirt; replace any cracked, broken or slipped tiles; re-bed and repoint the ridge caps in flexible polymer mortar; reseal valleys; and apply a professional-grade weatherproof coating. On a structurally sound Melbourne tile roof it rebuilds the waterproofing layer and extends the roof's life by 10–15 years — for far less than a full replacement.
We inspect every roof before giving advice. In general, restoration works when the tiles are structurally sound (not porous, shattered or badly hail-damaged), the battens and rafters are in good shape, and any leaks are coming from failed pointing or cracked surface seals rather than failed tiles. When tiles are porous, crumbling or the roof frame is compromised, replacement is the honest call. We'll tell you which way to go after the inspection — no upsell, no pressure.
Every roof is different — size, pitch, tile type, extent of moss/repointing work, and access all affect the price. We don't publish rough figures because a number pulled from the air is nearly always wrong for your specific roof. What we do offer is a free on-roof inspection followed by a fixed written quote. That way you have an exact price before you commit to anything.
A typical tile roof restoration on a Melbourne north home takes 2–4 days depending on size and condition. A full replacement is usually 3–7 days. Weather affects coating and mortar curing times, so we schedule these stages carefully and never leave your roof open overnight. We'll confirm the timeline in the written quote and update you daily while we're on site.
We service all of Melbourne's northern suburbs including Preston, Reservoir, Coburg, Brunswick, Northcote, Thornbury, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Bundoora, Watsonia, Greensborough, Eltham, Mill Park, South Morang, Craigieburn and surrounding areas including Epping, Thomastown, Lalor, Glenroy, Fawkner, Pascoe Vale, Essendon, Broadmeadows and more. If you're in Melbourne's north, we're your local roofer.
Yes — we provide a 10-year written guarantee on workmanship and materials for roof restorations and roof replacements. It's a real document you receive with the job, not a verbal promise. Conditions apply as set out in the warranty paperwork.
Three local forces drive most of the roof problems we see across Preston, Coburg, Reservoir and the inner north: (1) freeze-thaw cycling in winter, which cracks rigid cement-mortar ridge pointing; (2) Melbourne's notorious hail events, which chip and shatter older brittle tiles; and (3) the mature street-tree canopy of suburbs like Northcote, Ivanhoe and Eltham, which deposits leaf litter in gutters and valleys, holds moisture against the roof surface, and feeds the moss and lichen growth that weakens tile seals. Regular maintenance and timely restoration prevent all of these from becoming major jobs.
Completely safe and normal. We work on occupied homes every day. We protect anything valuable near the work area, run a magnet sweep for stray screws at the end of each day, never leave the roof open overnight, and keep noise to reasonable working hours. Most homeowners barely notice we're there beyond the sound of work.
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Free inspection, honest advice, fixed written quote — no pressure.
