Mornington, postcode 3931, is a seaside suburb 46 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. Its council is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. Metro Wide Roofing covers the area for Colorbond and metal roofing, roof restoration, gutter replacement, roof washing, repointing, gutter cleaning and driveway sealing. To start, call 0466 477 008. A call back comes the same business day, an inspection at your home within the week, and a written, itemised quote within two business days of the inspection.
- Postcode 3931
- Shire of Mornington Peninsula
- About 46 km south-east of the CBD
Seaside homes, old and new
This was Schnapper Point until 1864, and the pier has stood since 1858. Melburnians began building imposing holiday homes here in the 1860s, and the town stayed a holiday destination well into the twentieth century. A group of Modernist houses dates from the 1950s and 1960s. By the end of the 1950s new housing was spreading eastwards, the Tanti Park estate followed in 1964, and building has continued since. So roofs in Mornington cover every era: terracotta, concrete tile, flat metal decks and recent Colorbond.
The town centre runs straight into the foreshore, and many streets are within sight of the water. Salt air is hard on steel, so roof sheets, gutters and flashings need to be chosen with the coast in mind. Older holiday houses often have a mix of materials added over decades, each ageing at its own rate. An inspection sorts out what can be restored and what should be replaced.
Services we provide in Mornington
Colorbond and metal roofing
Colorbond Ultra is what we offer for coastal homes, which makes it the first option to consider this close to the bay. We do new roofs, re-roofs and tile-to-Colorbond conversions, plus Zincalume and patio roofing.
Roof restoration
Tile roofs on the housing that spread east from the late 1950s are now due for attention. Restoration includes cleaning, new tiles and valleys where needed, re-bedding, pointing and a Dulux Acratex membrane with a 15-year manufacturer warranty.
Gutter replacement
Coastal gutters tend to rust at laps and stop ends first. We fit new Colorbond guttering with fascia cover and downpipes. Half-round and OGEE suit older houses, and squareline or box suit Modernist and newer designs.
Roof washing
Sea spray leaves a salt film that holds dirt. We wash concrete and terracotta under controlled pressure and use a lower-pressure treatment on Colorbond and painted roofs. Ask about the optional protective coat.
Roof repointing
Older terracotta roofs in Mornington often sit on aged mortar. We re-bed ridge and hip capping and apply flexible pointing, which moves with the roof instead of cracking. Tiled roofs only.
Gutter cleaning
Gums and garden trees shed into gutters through the year. We remove the debris by vacuum and hand, flush each downpipe and send photos. Most homes need it twice a year, ahead of winter and ahead of bushfire season.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Driveways here collect sand, salt and leaf stain. We pressure wash, restore and seal concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, with crack filling and re-colouring where the surface needs it.
Frequently asked questions
Is a metal roof a sound choice this close to the water in Mornington?
Yes, provided the right grade is used. Salt air is hard on unpainted steel, so for coastal homes we offer Colorbond Ultra. At the inspection we look at how exposed your home is, then set out the grade, colour and any sarking, insulation or ventilation options in the written quote.
Do you travel as far as the Peninsula?
Yes, we do. Metro Wide Roofing has no published street address because the crew travels to the customer, anywhere in metro Melbourne, and this suburb is part of that coverage. After your call we ring back the same business day and arrange a time within the week to inspect the roof.
My holiday house has several roof types. Can one quote cover them all?
Yes, one quote can cover all of them. Quotes are itemised, so a tiled main roof, a metal extension and a polycarbonate patio cover can each be listed with their own scope. We inspect everything in one visit and send the written quote within two business days, so the scope of each part is clear before you decide.
