Before it was a suburb, Mitcham was orchards, brickworks and potteries. Houses arrived in numbers with the post-war expansion of the 1950s. Today it is part of the City of Whitehorse, postcode 3132, about 20 kilometres east of the city centre. Metro Wide Roofing covers Mitcham for roof restoration, gutter cleaning, repointing, gutter replacement, roof washing, driveways and metal roofing. Phone 0466 477 008. We return your call the same business day and visit to inspect within the week.
- Postcode 3132
- City of Whitehorse
- About 20 km east of the CBD
From orchards and brick kilns to tiled family homes
From settlement in the 1860s the district was used for orchards, brickmaking and pottery. It became suburban from the 1950s, which means many Mitcham homes are brick veneer or weatherboard from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Concrete tiles are the roof you will see most on houses of that period, with terracotta on some. Sixty years of sun takes the coating off a concrete tile. The roof turns pale, soaks up more water after rain and grows lichen where it stays damp.
Mullum Mullum Creek runs through the area, with bushland at Yarran Dheran and remnant bush in Antonio Park. Streets close to those reserves sit under taller trees and get more debris on the roof. Further from the creek, the main issue is simply age: brittle pointing, a few cracked tiles, valleys showing rust. Those are routine items in a restoration, and each one is listed separately in your quote.
Services we provide in Mitcham
Roof restoration
Post-war concrete tiles are the typical Mitcham roof. We clean them at high pressure, re-bed and repoint the capping, replace cracked tiles and rusted valleys, and finish with primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex.
Gutter cleaning
Close to the creek and the bushland parks, gutters fill with gum leaves and bark. We clear them with a commercial vacuum and by hand, flush each downpipe and send you the photos.
Roof repointing
If the roof surface is acceptable but ridge mortar is falling into the gutters, repointing is the job. We re-bed and repoint ridge and hip capping on tiled roofs with flexible pointing.
Gutter replacement
Replacing original gutters? Choose Colorbond or Zincalume in quad, slotted quad, squareline or another profile. We add fascia cover over weathered timber, new downpipes, and leaf guard if trees are close.
Roof washing
A pale, blotchy roof may only need washing. We use controlled pressure on concrete and terracotta tiles and can apply an optional protective coat. Plan on a wash every three to five years.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Concrete driveways from the same decades as the houses crack and stain. We pressure wash, fill the cracks, resurface or re-colour, and seal. Pavers and exposed aggregate get the same treatment.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Carports, extensions and full re-roofs can all go to metal. We install Colorbond and Zincalume, convert tiled roofs, and offer sarking, insulation and ventilation with the new roof.
Frequently asked questions
Why has my concrete tile roof gone pale and patchy?
The surface coating on concrete tiles wears away over decades, and most Mitcham houses date from the 1950s onward, so many roofs have reached that point. The tile underneath is usually still strong. Restoration cleans it and applies primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex membrane to seal and colour the surface.
Is repointing enough, or does my Mitcham roof need a full restoration?
If the tiles have kept their surface and only the ridge mortar has cracked, repointing can be enough. If the tiles are faded and porous as well, restoration includes the ridge work and recoats the whole roof. We look at both during the inspection and quote the option that fits.
How often should a roof in Mitcham be washed?
Most roofs need washing every three to five years. Homes near Mullum Mullum Creek or under tall trees often need it sooner, because shade and leaf litter encourage lichen and organic growth. A wash is also a good moment to check the ridge capping and valleys.
