Brighton, postcode 3186, sits on Port Phillip Bay in the City of Bayside, 11 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. Metro Wide Roofing services the suburb for roof restoration, repointing, roof washing, Colorbond and metal roofing, gutter replacement, gutter cleaning and driveway sealing. Call 0466 477 008 and you get a call back the same business day. We inspect the roof in person within the week, then send a written, itemised quote at a set price within two business days.
- Postcode 3186
- City of Bayside
- About 11 km south-east of the CBD
Period roofs and salt air: what Brighton homes deal with
Brighton is one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs. It was established in 1840, and stately homes were going up near the Esplanade by the late 1840s. Subdivision picked up again in the 1920s and 1930s, and many of the large blocks have since made room for row houses and flats. So you will see a lot of terracotta tile on the older houses and metal roofing on newer builds. The suburb has many heritage listed houses, which means colour choice matters when a roof is recoated or replaced.
The bay is the other factor. Salt carried on the wind settles on gutters, valley irons and flashings, and unpainted steel suffers first. Streets close to the beach and the bathing boxes at Dendy Street get the most of it. Established gardens on the larger blocks often mean leaf litter in the gutters as well. An inspection here looks at the metalwork as closely as the tiles, because rusted valleys are a common path for water entry.
Services we provide in Brighton
Roof repointing
Older terracotta roofs in Brighton often have original mortar bedding that has cracked along the ridges. We re-bed the ridge and hip capping and finish with flexible pointing, so the caps stay put in bay winds.
Roof restoration
For tiled and metal roofs: inspection, high-pressure clean, replacement of failed tiles and rusted valleys, then primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex. On heritage streets we talk through a colour that suits the house.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Re-roofing close to the water? Colorbond Ultra is the grade we offer for coastal homes. We also handle tile-to-Colorbond conversions and new metal roofs for extensions, with sarking, insulation and ventilation options.
Gutter replacement
Salt air shortens the life of bare steel gutters. We replace them in Colorbond or Zincalume, with OGEE and half-round profiles that suit period facades, and squareline or box for modern builds.
Gutter cleaning
Garden trees drop leaves into two-storey gutters that are hard to reach from a ladder. We vacuum and hand clear them, flush every downpipe and send a photo report. Twice a year suits most Brighton homes.
Roof washing
Salt film and lichen build up on roof slopes that face the bay. We use a controlled pressure clean on concrete and terracotta tiles and a lower-pressure treatment on Colorbond and painted surfaces.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Long driveways on big blocks show every tyre mark and stain. We pressure wash concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, fill cracks, re-colour where needed and seal. The seal usually holds for two to four years.
Frequently asked questions
Should a Brighton home close to the beach have Colorbond Ultra?
Colorbond Ultra is the grade Metro Wide Roofing offers for coastal homes, and bayside air is hard on unprotected steel. If your home is close to the foreshore, ask about it at the inspection. We look at how exposed the site is and the state of the existing roof before naming a product in the written quote.
My house is on a heritage street. Can the roof colour be kept in character?
The Dulux Acratex membrane used in a roof restoration comes in a range of colours, and Colorbond has its own palette. The suburb has many heritage listed houses, so we talk through colour with you at the inspection and record the chosen colour in the itemised quote before any work starts.
How long does a roof restoration take?
Most single-storey homes take two to four days. Larger or two-storey homes can take longer, and the expected duration is discussed with you before work begins. You get photos of the finished job and a 12-month workmanship warranty in writing, and the finish carries a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty.
