Melbourne's northern suburbs run from older areas such as Preston and Essendon, less than 10 km from the CBD, out to growth suburbs such as Craigieburn and Doreen on the urban fringe. Metro Wide Roofing services the whole region. The crew restores and re-points tiled roofs, washes roofs, replaces and cleans gutters, installs Colorbond and metal roofing, and washes and seals driveways. Behind that work are 10 years in business, 250+ projects and 300+ homeowners.
How roofs change as you head north
The north was built in bands. Close to the city, Essendon and Preston have many homes from before the Second World War, and houses of that age often carry terracotta tiles. Glenroy was developed largely in the 1950s, when concrete tiles became common. Bundoora, Mill Park, Epping and Greenvale grew mainly from the 1970s and 1980s. On the fringe, Craigieburn and Doreen have large estates where Colorbond and modern concrete tiles are what you mostly see.
Age decides the work. Pre-war and post-war tiled roofs usually need new bedding and pointing, and often a full restoration. Roofs from the 1980s are commonly due for their first recoat, because the original surface has worn away. Roofs from the last twenty years mostly need washing, clear gutters and a check of the flashings. An inspection in person tells you which of these applies to your home, and we put the answer in writing.
What Metro Wide Roofing does in the north
There are seven services. Roof restoration covers tiled and metal roofs and finishes with primer plus two coats of Dulux Acratex roof membrane. Roof repointing renews the bedding and pointing on tiled ridge and hip capping. Roof washing removes grime, lichen and organic growth. Gutter replacement is in Colorbond or Zincalume, with fascia cover, downpipes and leaf guard. Gutter cleaning uses a commercial vacuum and hand clearing. Colorbond and metal roofing covers new roofs, re-roofs and tile conversions. Driveways are pressure washed, restored and sealed.
What happens after you call 0466 477 008
The process is the same in every northern suburb. You call, and we call back the same business day. Within the week, someone inspects the roof, gutters or driveway in person. Within two business days of that inspection you receive a written, itemised quote, so each part of the job has its own line. When the work is finished you get photos of it, along with a 12-month workmanship warranty in writing. Metro Wide Roofing is fully licensed and insured, with public liability cover.
Creeks, parkland and open ground
The north has long creek corridors, among them Merri Creek, Darebin Creek and Moonee Ponds Creek, plus large parks such as Bundoora Park and Woodlands Historic Park. Homes close to them tend to collect more leaves and bark in their gutters and valleys. Out on the fringe the concern is different. Much of Craigieburn sits more than 200 metres above sea level, and Doreen is hilly, so roofs there are more exposed to wind and dust.
Suburbs we cover
- Greenvale 3059
- Craigieburn 3064
- Epping 3076
- Bundoora 3083
- Preston 3072
- Reservoir 3073
- Essendon 3040
- Glenroy 3046
- Mill Park 3082
- Doreen 3754
What we do in Melbourne's northern suburbs
- Roof restoration
- Roof washing
- Gutter replacement
- Gutter cleaning
- Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
- Roof repointing
- Colorbond and metal roofing
Frequently asked questions
Which northern suburbs does Metro Wide Roofing cover?
We cover Greenvale, Craigieburn, Epping, Bundoora, Preston, Reservoir, Essendon, Glenroy, Mill Park and Doreen, along with the suburbs between them. There is no shopfront or published street address. The crew travels to customers anywhere in metro Melbourne, so the inspection and the work both take place at your property.
Should I restore my tiled roof or convert it to Colorbond?
If the tiles are mostly sound, restoration is usually enough: cleaning, new bedding and pointing, replacement of failed tiles, then the Dulux Acratex membrane with its 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty. If many tiles have failed, a tile-to-Colorbond conversion may make more sense. We inspect first and itemise the quote.
How often do gutters in the northern suburbs need cleaning?
Twice a year suits the typical home: once before winter and once before bushfire season. Houses beside creek reserves, parkland or tall eucalypts may need it more often. We clean single and two-storey homes, flush each downpipe and send a photo report so you can see the gutters are clear.
