Forty kilometres south-east of the CBD, Berwick grew from 887 residents in 1954 to more than 50,000 at the 2021 census. Metro Wide Roofing covers all of postcode 3806, in the City of Casey, for roof washing and restoration, repointing, gutter work, Colorbond roofing and driveway sealing. Dial 0466 477 008 to start. Someone phones you back the same business day, the roof is inspected in person within the week, and an itemised quote follows in writing no more than two business days later.
- Postcode 3806
- City of Casey
- About 40 km south-east of the CBD
Old village streets and 1990s estates: what covers Berwick homes
Subdivision began in 1854 and the Mechanics' Institute dates from 1862, so the streets around High Street hold some of the oldest buildings in the south-east. Poplars planted as an Avenue of Honour line the road towards Beaconsfield. Roofs in this older pocket are more likely to be terracotta or corrugated iron, and colour choice matters when a roof is recoated or replaced beside buildings of that age. The Dulux Acratex membrane and the Colorbond range both come in enough colours to suit the street.
Most Berwick homes are far younger. The population surge came with housing developments of the 1990s and 2000s, in estates such as Timbarra, Alira and Eden Rise. Houses of that period typically have concrete tiles or Colorbond, often across two storeys with several roof planes and long valleys. At twenty to thirty years old these roofs are usually sound but faded, and hairline cracks are starting to show in the pointing. A wash and a close look at the capping is the usual starting point.
Services we provide in Berwick
Roof washing
Often the first job on a 1990s or 2000s estate roof in Berwick. Controlled pressure for concrete and terracotta tiles, lower pressure for Colorbond, lifting grime and lichen. An optional protective coat can follow.
Gutter cleaning
Poplars like those along High Street, and other deciduous trees, drop their leaves in a rush each autumn. We vacuum and hand clear the gutters, flush each downpipe and send a photo report. Two-storey homes are covered.
Roof restoration
For faded concrete tiles in estates like Timbarra, and older terracotta closer to High Street. After cleaning and re-bedding we apply primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex, which carries a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty.
Roof repointing
Pointing on a twenty to thirty-year-old tiled roof often cracks before the tiles show any wear. We re-bed loose ridge and hip capping and repoint with a flexible compound. Metal roofs have no need of it.
Gutter replacement
Two-storey estate homes have long gutter runs and several downpipes. We replace worn sections or the full run in Colorbond or Zincalume, and add fascia cover and leaf guard where wanted, usually within one to two days.
Colorbond and metal roofing
New roofs, re-roofs and tile-to-Colorbond conversions, in Classic, Contemporary, Matt or Metallic finishes. Polycarbonate or fibreglass sheeting suits the patios and pergolas that many estate homes have out the back.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Exposed aggregate and paver driveways are common on estate homes of this age. We pressure wash, fill cracks, re-colour where needed and seal. Expect a seal to last two to four years.
Frequently asked questions
Does roof colour matter in the older part of Berwick?
It is worth thinking about. The streets near High Street include buildings from the 1860s and the poplar-lined Avenue of Honour, and a roof colour that suits the neighbouring homes will sit more comfortably. Both the Dulux Acratex membrane and the Colorbond range include muted, traditional tones as well as modern ones.
My Berwick house was built around 2000. Is it due for restoration?
Often not yet. A concrete tile roof of that age usually needs a wash and a check of the ridge capping. If the pointing has cracked, repointing alone may be enough. Full restoration makes sense once the surface coating has worn and the tiles are absorbing water. The inspection settles it.
What warranty comes with the work?
Every job carries a 12-month workmanship warranty in writing. A full restoration finished with Dulux Acratex roof membrane also carries a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty on the coating. You receive photos of the finished job too, so you have a record of what was done up on the roof.
