Essendon, postcode 3040, is 8 km north-west of Melbourne's CBD in the City of Moonee Valley. It is an old suburb with roofs to match, and work here calls for care with materials and colour. Metro Wide Roofing services the area for roof restoration, repointing, gutter and fascia cover replacement, metal re-roofing and driveway sealing. Speak to us on 0466 477 008. A call back comes the same business day and an in-person inspection follows within the week.
- Postcode 3040
- City of Moonee Valley
- About 8 km north-west of the CBD
Older homes, older roofs: what Essendon houses need
Essendon has had a post office since 1856, trains since 1871 and an electric tram since 1906. A suburb connected that early filled with houses early, so many homes here date from before the Second World War. Terracotta tiles are common on houses of that age, and corrugated metal often covers older cottages and rear additions. Several places are on the Victorian Heritage Register, including a mansion from 1890, the railway station and an avenue of Canary Island date palms on Mount Alexander Road.
On streets with period character, colour choice matters. A restored roof in a tone close to the original tiles sits comfortably beside its neighbours, and gutter profiles such as OGEE and half-round suit older facades. Moonee Ponds Creek forms the eastern boundary of the suburb. Where mature trees line the street or the creek reserve, leaves collect in valleys and gutters, and wet leaves speed up rust in old steel.
Services we provide in Essendon
Roof restoration
Terracotta and concrete tile roofs are restored with care: a clean matched to the tile, new bedding and pointing, replacement of cracked tiles and rusted valleys, then Dulux Acratex in a colour chosen to suit the house.
Roof repointing
Pre-war roofs often have long ridges and many hips set in old mortar. We re-bed the capping on tiled roofs and finish with flexible pointing, which holds where cement has failed.
Gutter replacement
OGEE and half-round gutters suit many Essendon facades. We install them in Colorbond or Zincalume, with fascia cover and downpipes, and offer quad, slotted quad, squareline and box as well.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Worn corrugated sheeting can be replaced with Colorbond or Zincalume. Tile-to-Colorbond conversions are available too, along with polycarbonate or fibreglass for patios and pergolas.
Gutter cleaning
Valleys and gutters under mature trees need clearing before winter rain. Our crew vacuums, hand clears and flushes each downpipe on single and two-storey homes, then sends photos.
Roof washing
Old terracotta benefits from a careful, controlled wash to remove lichen and grime. Painted and Colorbond surfaces are treated at lower pressure to protect the finish.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Concrete, paver and exposed aggregate driveways are washed, crack filled and sealed. Re-colouring or resurfacing is available where the surface has worn.
Frequently asked questions
My Essendon home is on a street of period houses. Can the roof colour suit the street?
The Dulux Acratex membrane is applied in the colour you choose, and we can talk through options at the inspection. On older streets, a tone close to the original tiles or to neighbouring roofs usually looks right. Gutters and fascia cover can be chosen to match as part of the same quote.
Can you replace an old corrugated metal roof?
We re-roof in Colorbond and Zincalume, which covers replacing worn corrugated sheeting. A re-roof is also the moment to add sarking, insulation and ventilation. After an in-person inspection you receive a written, itemised quote within two business days, so each option is clear before you decide.
Do you have an office in Essendon?
No. Metro Wide Roofing does not publish a street address, because the crew travels to customers across metro Melbourne. We service Essendon and the surrounding suburbs by coming to you. The number is 0466 477 008, and calls are returned the same business day.
