Doreen is on Melbourne's north-eastern fringe, 29 km from the CBD, postcode 3754. The suburban western side, including the Laurimar estate, is in the City of Whittlesea. The rural eastern side, across Yan Yean Road, belongs to the Shire of Nillumbik. Both sides are covered by Metro Wide Roofing. Contact us on 0466 477 008 and you will get a call back the same business day, followed by an on-site inspection within the week and a written, itemised quote.
- Postcode 3754
- City of Whittlesea
- About 29 km north-east of the CBD
New estates, rural blocks and a lot of trees: roofing in Doreen
Doreen is green and hilly, with the foothills of the Yarra Ranges to the east and north and the forested banks of the Plenty River to the west. Housing comes in two kinds. In the north, the Laurimar estate was planned around semi-rural living, and its homes are recent, commonly roofed in Colorbond or modern concrete tile. In the south there are rural residential estates on larger blocks, and east of Yan Yean Road the land remains rural.
Trees are the main issue for roofs here. Bushland and tall eucalypts close to houses mean gutters fill with leaves and bark, and dry litter in gutters is something to clear before bushfire season. Roofs on sloping, exposed sites also catch more wind. Newer roofs rarely need restoration yet, but they do need washing, clear gutters and sound flashings to stay in good order.
Services we provide in Doreen
Gutter cleaning
In a suburb this close to bushland, clean gutters before bushfire season and again before winter. Our vacuum and hand clearing remove the litter, each downpipe is flushed, and you get a photo report for your records.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Colorbond suits both the estates and the rural blocks around Doreen. We install new roofs and re-roofs, Zincalume, and polycarbonate or fibreglass over patios and pergolas, with sarking, insulation and ventilation options.
Roof washing
Dust, pollen and lichen build up on roofs surrounded by trees and paddocks. Colorbond is treated at lower pressure, and concrete tiles are cleaned under controlled pressure.
Gutter replacement
Leaf guard is a practical addition where eucalypts overhang the roofline. We fit it with new Colorbond or Zincalume gutters, fascia cover and downpipes, in any of six profiles.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Long driveways on sloping blocks take a lot of runoff and grime. Concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers are washed under pressure, cracks are filled, colour is renewed if needed and the surface is sealed.
Roof restoration
Older homes on the rural side, with tiled or metal roofs, can be restored: cleaned, made sound, and coated with primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex, which carries a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty.
Roof repointing
Tiled estate roofs have ridge and hip capping that can work loose on windy sites. We re-bed and re-point it with flexible pointing. Colorbond roofs do not need this.
Frequently asked questions
Do you travel as far out as Doreen, including the rural side?
We do. Metro Wide Roofing travels to customers anywhere in metro Melbourne, and that includes both the Whittlesea and Nillumbik parts of the suburb. The crew comes to your property for the inspection, so there is nothing you need to bring to us.
When should gutters be cleaned on a property bordering bushland?
Typically twice a year: once before winter so rain can drain freely, and once before bushfire season so dry leaves are not sitting in the gutters. Properties under heavy tree cover may need more frequent cleans. We flush every downpipe and send a photo report each time.
My Doreen home has a Colorbond roof. Does it need washing?
Over time it does. Dust, pollen and lichen settle on metal roofs as they do on tiles. We use a lower-pressure treatment on Colorbond and painted surfaces so the finish is not harmed. Most roofs need washing every three to five years, sooner under heavy tree cover.
