Seaford is a beachside suburb 36 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD, in the City of Frankston. The postcode is 3198. Metro Wide Roofing services the area for roof restoration, gutter cleaning, gutter replacement, metal roofing, roof washing, repointing and driveway sealing. The first step is a call to 0466 477 008. We get back to you the same business day and come out to inspect within the week. The quote is written, itemised and sent within two business days.
- Postcode 3198
- City of Frankston
- About 36 km south-east of the CBD
Between the foreshore and the wetlands
Seaford is a strip of land between the bay and the wetlands. The beach is backed by a foreshore reserve holding one of the few remaining continuous stands of natural coastal vegetation close to Melbourne. Kananook Creek runs parallel to the shore about 200 metres back, and the Seaford Wetlands lie further inland, edged by old river red gums. The suburb grew through the 1950s and 1960s, so many homes are post-war houses with concrete or terracotta tiles. Newer units and rebuilt homes commonly have Colorbond.
All that vegetation is good to live beside and hard on gutters. Leaves, bark and seed pods wash into downpipes, and damp litter sitting in a steel gutter rusts it from the inside. Salt from the bay works on the outside. Post-war tile roofs here also show their age at the ridge, where old mortar has cracked. Gutters and ridge capping are the two things we check first.
Services we provide in Seaford
Gutter cleaning
Coastal vegetation and gums fill gutters quickly. We use a commercial vacuum and hand clearing, flush each downpipe and send a photo report, on single and two-storey homes. Plan on two cleans a year.
Gutter replacement
Gutters that have rusted through are replaced with Colorbond or Zincalume. Leaf guard is worth adding on Seaford streets close to the foreshore reserve. We also fit fascia cover and new downpipes.
Roof restoration
Post-war tile roofs are restored in stages: high-pressure clean, replacement of broken tiles and rusted valleys, re-bedding and pointing, then primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex roof membrane in the colour you pick.
Roof repointing
Ridge capping on 1950s and 1960s tile roofs was bedded in rigid mortar. We replace failed bedding and finish with flexible pointing. If your roof is metal, this service does not apply.
Roof washing
Tree cover near the creek and the foreshore reserve means roofs grow lichen sooner. Under heavy cover, washing may be needed more often than the usual three to five years. We match the pressure to the roof surface.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Streets between the beach and Kananook Creek are as coastal as it gets, so Colorbond Ultra is the grade we offer there. We install new roofs, re-roofs and tile-to-Colorbond conversions.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Shaded driveways under trees turn green and dark with organic growth. We pressure wash concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, fill cracks and seal, which makes the surface easier to keep clean.
Frequently asked questions
My Seaford home backs onto trees. How do I keep the gutters clear?
Regular cleaning is the main thing: typically twice a year, before winter and before bushfire season, and more often under heavy tree cover. We vacuum and hand clear the gutters and flush each downpipe. If you are replacing gutters, leaf guard can be fitted at that time to reduce build-up.
Does salt from the bay affect tiled roofs too?
Tiles themselves handle salt well. The steel parts of a tiled roof are the concern: valley irons, flashings and gutters. On beachside homes we check those closely at the inspection. Rusted valleys are replaced as part of a roof restoration, and gutters can be renewed in Colorbond.
What does the quote include?
The quote is written and itemised, with a set price for each part of the job, so you can see what you are paying for. It is sent within two business days of the in-person inspection, which takes place within the week of your call. Because every item is listed separately, you can see how the total is made up.
