Metro Wide Roofing services Frankston, postcode 3199, on the eastern shoreline of Port Phillip, 39 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. The council is the City of Frankston. We handle roof restoration, repointing, roof washing, Colorbond and metal roofing, gutter replacement, gutter cleaning and driveway sealing. Phone 0466 477 008. Expect a call back the same business day and an on-site inspection within the week. Your written quote, itemised and at a set price, arrives within two business days of the inspection.
- Postcode 3199
- City of Frankston
- About 39 km south-east of the CBD
Post-war tile, sea air and hillside homes
The first land sales here were held in 1854, and the town became a popular seaside destination from the mid-1880s, once the railway was extended. The inter-war years added holiday homes, particularly around Olivers Hill. The strongest growth came after the Second World War, when private builders and the Housing Commission put up estates through the 1950s and 1960s. Many Frankston homes date from that period, so concrete and terracotta tile roofs on brick veneer are what you will see most.
Those roofs are now 60 or 70 years old. Pointing has cracked, valleys have rusted and the tile surface has worn. Along the foreshore and up on Olivers Hill, homes look straight onto the bay and take the salt and the wind. Steel that is not protected does not last in those conditions, which is why gutters and flashings beside the water age faster than those a few streets back.
Services we provide in Frankston
Roof restoration
Post-war tile roofs make up much of our restoration work in suburbs like this one. The process: inspect, high-pressure clean, swap failed tiles and rusted valleys, re-bed and point, then prime and apply two coats of Dulux Acratex.
Roof repointing
Wind off Port Phillip tests ridge capping. If the bedding has crumbled, caps can lift or slide. We re-bed and point ridge and hip caps on tiled roofs across Frankston with flexible pointing.
Colorbond and metal roofing
For homes facing the water we offer Colorbond Ultra, the coastal grade. Further inland, Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic are available, along with Zincalume. Patios and pergolas can be roofed in polycarbonate or fibreglass.
Gutter replacement
Exposed homes on the hill and by the beach go through steel gutters quickly. We replace them with Colorbond or Zincalume in the profile you choose, and add fascia cover, downpipes and leaf guard as needed.
Roof washing
Roofs near Kananook Creek and the foreshore pick up salt, grime and lichen. A wash every three to five years keeps them clean. Pressure is set to suit the surface, lower for Colorbond and painted roofs.
Gutter cleaning
Blocked gutters overflow into eaves when a storm comes in off the bay. We clear single and two-storey homes with a commercial vacuum, flush the downpipes and give you a photo report.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Sloping driveways on hillside blocks grow slippery with grime and organic growth. We pressure wash concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, fill cracks, then seal the surface so it sheds water and stays cleaner.
Frequently asked questions
My Frankston home was built in the 1950s or 1960s. What should I expect from the roof?
Roofs of that era are usually concrete or terracotta tile. After 60 years or more, expect cracked ridge pointing, some broken tiles, rusted valley irons and a worn surface. None of that means the roof is finished. An inspection in person tells you whether restoration, repointing alone or a re-roof makes sense.
Do you work on two-storey homes?
We do. Our work takes in single and two-storey homes across the suburb, from the flat streets to the hill. Access and roof pitch are checked at the inspection, which is one reason we quote only after seeing the roof in person. The written quote you receive within two business days reflects the actual site.
How quickly can someone look at my roof?
We return your call the same business day and inspect in person within the week. If water entry is the concern, tell us when you call so the inspection can focus on the likely source, such as valleys, flashings, cracked tiles or ridge capping. The itemised quote follows within two business days.
