Bundoora, postcode 3083, is large enough to fall under three councils: the City of Banyule, the City of Darebin and the City of Whittlesea. It lies 15 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD and is home to La Trobe University. Metro Wide Roofing covers all of it. Tell us about your roof, gutters or driveway on 0466 477 008, and we will call back the same business day and arrange an inspection within the week.
- Postcode 3083
- Cities of Banyule, Darebin and Whittlesea
- About 15 km north-east of the CBD
What parkland and fifty years of weather do to a Bundoora roof
Bundoora stretches from the Preston side in the south-west up to Plenty in the north-east. Housing arrived here ahead of the 1970s subdivisions in neighbouring Mill Park, so many homes are now around half a century old. Brick veneer houses of that age commonly have concrete tile roofs. After decades of sun and rain, the tile surface turns porous and holds dirt, and lichen takes hold on the shaded side. A faded, blotchy roof is usually the first sign that the coating has gone.
Bundoora Park covers 180 hectares and includes Mount Cooper, often claimed to be the highest point in metropolitan Melbourne. The Darebin Creek Trail also passes through the suburb. Homes that back onto parkland or creek reserves sit close to mature trees, and their gutters fill faster than those on open streets. On higher, more exposed ground, ridge capping takes more wind, which is hard on old, rigid pointing.
Services we provide in Bundoora
Roof washing
Lichen and organic growth thrive on shaded tiles beside Bundoora's parks. We wash concrete and terracotta with controlled pressure and can add an optional protective coat afterwards.
Gutter cleaning
If your street borders parkland or a creek reserve, twice a year is a sensible minimum. Gutters are vacuumed and hand cleared, and all downpipes are flushed and photographed.
Roof restoration
Porous, faded tiles are cleaned, damaged ones replaced, capping re-bedded and re-pointed, and the whole roof finished with primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex, backed by a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty.
Roof repointing
Old cement pointing goes rigid and cracks. On tiled roofs, the ridge and hip caps are lifted, set on fresh bedding and sealed with a flexible compound that tolerates movement. Metal roofs do not need this service.
Gutter replacement
When gutters have rusted through under years of wet leaf litter, we fit new Colorbond or Zincalume guttering, fascia cover and downpipes. Leaf guard is worth considering where trees are close.
Colorbond and metal roofing
We handle full re-roofs and tile-to-Colorbond conversions, plus polycarbonate or fibreglass roofing for patios and pergolas. Insulation, sarking and ventilation options are quoted item by item.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Shaded driveways grow slippery with organic growth. A pressure wash clears concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, and sealing afterwards helps the surface stay clean for longer.
Frequently asked questions
My house backs onto parkland in Bundoora. How often should the gutters be cleaned?
Plan on two cleans a year as a starting point, timed for late autumn and for the lead-up to bushfire season. Homes beside mature trees may need an extra clean in between. We can also fit leaf guard when gutters are replaced, which reduces how much debris gets in, though guarded gutters still need checking.
Which council areas of Bundoora do you cover?
All three. The suburb is divided between the Cities of Banyule, Darebin and Whittlesea, and Metro Wide Roofing services homes in each part. We have no shopfront to visit. Our crew travels to customers throughout metro Melbourne, and the inspection is done in person at your address.
Will roof washing damage my tiles?
Not when the pressure is matched to the surface. Concrete and terracotta tiles get a controlled pressure clean. Colorbond and painted surfaces get a lower-pressure treatment. The aim is to remove grime, lichen and organic growth without stripping the surface. Expect to wash a roof every three to five years.
