Glen Waverley is one of Melbourne's largest suburbs by area, 19 kilometres south-east of the CBD. Postcode 3150, City of Monash. Most of its houses went up between the 1950s and 1970s on large blocks, and many of those roofs are now due for attention. Metro Wide Roofing services Glen Waverley for restoration, washing, repointing, gutters, Colorbond roofing and driveways. Dial 0466 477 008: we phone back the same business day, then inspect within the week.
- Postcode 3150
- City of Monash
- About 19 km south-east of the CBD
Big blocks, big roofs, fifty years on
Major development in Glen Waverley ran from the 1950s to the 1970s, with houses built to a generally high standard on blocks of around 800 square metres. A large block usually means a wide, single-storey brick veneer with a lot of roof area and long gutter runs. Concrete tiles were the common choice in those decades. After fifty or sixty years the tiles are often still strong, but the coating has worn off, the colour has faded and the pointing along the ridges has cracked.
Much of that housing is now ageing, and some large blocks are being divided for townhouses. If you are keeping the original house, restoration is often the sensible path because the structure underneath was built well. The land is hilly between the Dandenong Creek and Scotchmans Creek catchments and flattens toward the creek in the east, so many Glen Waverley driveways sit on a slope and carry runoff.
Services we provide in Glen Waverley
Roof restoration
A wide concrete tile roof from the 1960s is a good candidate for restoration. Expect a high-pressure clean, re-bedded and repointed capping, replacement tiles and valleys, primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex.
Roof washing
A big roof shows its grime from the street. We pressure clean concrete and terracotta tiles, treat Colorbond at lower pressure, and can add a protective coat. Most roofs need it every three to five years.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Large blocks mean long driveways, many in concrete or exposed aggregate. We pressure wash the surface, fill any cracks, re-colour or resurface it, then seal it against stains.
Roof repointing
Long ridges and several hips mean a lot of mortar to keep an eye on. We re-bed and repoint the capping on tiled roofs using flexible pointing, either alone or as part of a restoration.
Gutter replacement
Long gutter runs need correct fall and well-placed downpipes. We replace in Colorbond or Zincalume, with quad, slotted quad, squareline and other profiles, fascia cover and leaf guard. Most homes take one to two days.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Roofing a new townhouse on a divided block, or re-roofing the original home? We install Colorbond in the Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic ranges, and convert tiled roofs to metal.
Gutter cleaning
More roof area sends more water and debris into the gutters. We vacuum, hand clear, flush each downpipe and photograph the result, on single and two-storey homes.
Frequently asked questions
My Glen Waverley house was built in the 1960s. Should I restore the roof or replace it?
Houses from that period were built to a generally high standard, and concrete tiles of that age are often still strong under a worn surface. If the inspection confirms that, restoration is the usual answer. If too many tiles have failed, we quote a Colorbond conversion.
Do large roofs take longer to restore?
As a guide, most single-storey homes take two to four days, and houses in Glen Waverley often sit on blocks of around 800 square metres with a generous roof area, so yours may fall at the longer end. The written quote sets out the scope, and we send photos when the work is complete.
What warranty comes with a roof restoration?
Two. The Dulux Acratex roof membrane carries a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty on the finish. Our own work is covered by a 12-month workmanship warranty, given to you in writing. You also receive photos of the finished roof for your records.
