Metro Wide Roofing services Epping, postcode 3076, in the City of Whittlesea, 18 km north of the Melbourne CBD. The suburb runs from the old township beside Darebin Creek out to new streets on the northern edge, so we see every kind of roof here. Phone 0466 477 008 for a call back the same business day. We inspect in person within the week and send a written, itemised quote within two business days of that visit.
- Postcode 3076
- City of Whittlesea
- About 18 km north of the CBD
From the 1970s streets to the northern fringe: Epping roofs
Epping was a village long before it was a suburb. A reserve was surveyed in 1839, and several older buildings are built from the bluestone found across the surrounding volcanic plains. Major suburban development came from the 1970s onwards. Many homes from that first wave are brick veneer with concrete tile roofs, and at fifty-odd years old those roofs commonly show worn surfaces, brittle pointing and the odd cracked tile. They are usually still worth restoring.
The land is mainly flat, rising to several large hills in the north, where housing is still being built. Those newer homes commonly have Colorbond or modern concrete tiles. On flat sites, gutters rely on a correct fall to drain, and older gutters that have sagged tend to hold water and rust from the inside. Streets beside the Darebin Creek corridor can also pick up more leaf and bark litter.
Services we provide in Epping
Roof restoration
Tiled roofs from the 1970s and 1980s respond well to a full restoration: inspection, high-pressure clean, new bedding and flexible pointing, replacement tiles and valleys where needed, then the Dulux Acratex membrane.
Gutter replacement
Sagging or rusted gutters on older homes are replaced in Colorbond or Zincalume. Choose from quad, slotted quad, OGEE, half-round, squareline or box, with downpipes and leaf guard to match.
Roof repointing
When the tiles are still sound but the capping has come loose, repointing alone can be enough. We re-bed ridge and hip capping on tiled roofs and finish with flexible pointing.
Gutter cleaning
Epping homes beside the creek reserves gather leaves and bark through the year. We clear gutters by commercial vacuum and by hand, flush the downpipes and send you photos.
Roof washing
A wash lifts grime, lichen and organic growth before it shortens the life of the surface. Tiles get controlled pressure. Colorbond on the newer northern streets gets a gentler treatment.
Colorbond and metal roofing
We lay new Colorbond and Zincalume roofs, re-roof tired metal, and convert tile to Colorbond. Polycarbonate or fibreglass sheeting is available for patios and pergolas.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Concrete and paver driveways are pressure washed, cracks filled, colour restored and the surface sealed. Expect a seal to last around two to four years before it needs doing again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my 1970s tiled roof in Epping needs restoration?
Look for faded or powdery tiles, cracked pointing along the ridges, lichen growth and tiles that have slipped or broken. Any of these on a roof around fifty years old is a reason to book an inspection. We check it in person and put our findings and price in writing.
Do you clean gutters on two-storey homes?
Gutter cleaning covers both single and two-storey homes. The job uses a commercial vacuum plus hand clearing, and every downpipe is flushed. You receive a photo report afterwards. For the typical house, two cleans a year is about right: one ahead of winter and one ahead of bushfire season.
How long does a roof restoration take?
Most single-storey homes take two to four days, depending on roof size, the amount of capping to re-bed and the weather. The finish is primer plus two coats of Dulux Acratex roof membrane in your chosen colour, and it carries a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty.
