Cheltenham, 3192, lies 18 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. The side east of the railway line sits in the City of Kingston, while the western side towards the golf links belongs to the City of Bayside. Metro Wide Roofing services both sides for roof restoration, roof washing, repointing, gutters, metal roofing and driveway sealing. Call 0466 477 008 and you will hear back the same business day, have an inspection within the week, and receive an itemised written quote two business days later.
- Postcode 3192
- City of Kingston
- About 18 km south-east of the CBD
From market gardens to brick veneer: Cheltenham roofs
Cheltenham began in 1852 as a village of two-acre allotments, and the railway station opened in 1881. The big change came after the Second World War. Through the 1950s and 1960s the market gardens were filled in with housing and factories, and residential building carried on into the 1980s. Many homes here are brick veneer from those decades, and concrete tile is the roof you will see most. Older pockets have terracotta, and recent townhouse developments tend to use Colorbond.
Concrete tiles from the 1960s and 1970s have usually lost their original surface coat. They turn grey, hold moisture and grow lichen, and the ridge pointing cracks. On the western side, the golf courses and parks bring tall trees, so gutters there fill faster. Homes toward Beaumaris and Black Rock are closer to the bay, where salt air is harder on steel gutters and valley irons.
Services we provide in Cheltenham
Roof restoration
Faded concrete tile is the classic Cheltenham roof. Restoration covers a high-pressure clean, new tiles where old ones have failed, fresh bedding and pointing, and two coats of Dulux Acratex over primer in your chosen colour.
Roof washing
Grey, porous tiles hold dirt and lichen. A wash lifts grime and organic growth, with controlled pressure on tile and a gentler setting on Colorbond. Add the optional protective coat if the roof is under trees.
Roof repointing
Ridge caps on post-war tile roofs rely on mortar that is now past its working life. We lift the caps, re-bed them and apply flexible pointing. This service is for tiled roofs, not metal ones.
Gutter cleaning
Near the golf links and parks, tall trees shed into gutters all year. Our crew clears them with a commercial vacuum and by hand, flushes the downpipes and photographs the result for you.
Gutter replacement
When 1960s and 1970s gutters rust through at the joins, patching rarely lasts. We install new Colorbond or Zincalume guttering in quad, slotted quad or squareline, with downpipes and leaf guard if you want it.
Colorbond and metal roofing
If a tile roof is too far gone to restore, a Colorbond re-roof is the alternative. Choose Classic, Contemporary, Matt or Metallic, or Colorbond Ultra on the bay side of the suburb. Sarking and insulation are optional.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Concrete driveways laid decades ago go dark and patchy. We wash them under pressure, fill cracks, re-colour or resurface, and seal. Pavers and exposed aggregate on newer Cheltenham townhouses are sealed the same way.
Frequently asked questions
Are the faded concrete tiles on my Cheltenham home worth restoring?
Often, yes. Many concrete tile roofs from the 1960s to 1980s have lost their colour coat but are still sound. A restoration replaces the tiles that have failed, renews the ridge pointing and recoats the surface with Dulux Acratex. The inspection confirms whether your tiles are strong enough for that.
How often should a roof be washed?
Most roofs need washing every three to five years. Heavy tree cover shortens that, which is relevant on the western side of the suburb near the parks and golf courses. Washing removes grime, lichen and organic growth, and we adjust the pressure to suit tile, Colorbond or painted surfaces.
What warranty comes with the work?
Every job carries a 12-month workmanship warranty, given to you in writing. A roof restoration finished with the Dulux Acratex roof membrane also has a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty on the finish. The business is also fully licensed and insured, and holds public liability cover.
