Clayton is 18 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD in the City of Monash, postcode 3168. It turned from market gardens into suburb and industry after the Second World War, and Monash University opened here in 1961. Metro Wide Roofing services local homes for roof restoration, repointing, washing, gutter replacement and cleaning, metal roofing and driveway work. Call 0466 477 008 for a call back the same business day. We inspect in person within the week and quote in writing, item by item.
- Postcode 3168
- City of Monash
- About 18 km south-east of the CBD
Sixty-year-old tiles: what Clayton roofs need now
Farming began here in the 1850s and the railway came through in 1878, but the suburb you see today is largely a product of the 1950s and 1960s. Factories opened after the war, among them Volkswagen, Bosch and Repco, and local schools followed between 1961 and 1965 as families moved in. Brick veneer homes of that era commonly carry concrete tiles. After six decades the original surface has usually worn away, leaving tiles that soak up rain and grow lichen on the shaded side.
Age shows at the ridge first. Bedding mortar from the 1960s was rigid, and it cracks as the roof frame moves through summer and winter. Once capping loosens, wind-driven rain gets under it. Valley irons of the same age are often rusted where leaves have sat. None of this means the roof is finished. If the tiles themselves are sound, a Clayton roof of this age generally responds well to re-bedding, flexible pointing, new valleys and a membrane coat.
Services we provide in Clayton
Roof restoration
Aimed at the 1950s and 1960s concrete tile roofs seen across Clayton. High-pressure clean, re-bedding, flexible pointing, new valleys where rusted, then primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex with a 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty.
Roof repointing
If the tiles are sound and only the capping has loosened, repointing on its own is the smaller job. We re-bed ridge and hip capping and finish with flexible pointing. It does not apply to metal roofs.
Gutter replacement
Gutters fitted when these houses were built are often rusted or sagging. We remove them and fit Colorbond or Zincalume in the profile that matches the house, with fascia cover over weathered timber fascia boards.
Roof washing
Useful between restorations, or on a roof that was recoated some years ago. We remove grime, lichen and organic growth with pressure suited to the surface: firmer for concrete tiles, lower for painted and Colorbond roofs.
Gutter cleaning
Valleys and gutters on post-war tiled roofs fill steadily with leaves and tile grit. The clean uses a commercial vacuum and hand clearing, with every downpipe flushed and a photo report sent to you afterwards.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Some owners replace worn tiles with Colorbond instead of restoring them. We handle the tile-to-Colorbond conversion, including sarking and insulation, and fit polycarbonate or fibreglass sheeting over patios and pergolas.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Older concrete driveways and paths darken with age. Pressure washing lifts the staining, cracks are filled, and the surface can be re-coloured or resurfaced before sealing. The seal generally holds for two to four years.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 1960s tiled roof in Clayton too old to restore?
Usually it is not. Concrete tiles from that period are often structurally sound even when the surface is worn and the pointing has cracked. Restoration replaces the failed tiles, renews the bedding and pointing and seals the roof with Dulux Acratex membrane. If too many tiles are brittle, we will say so and quote a Colorbond re-roof.
How long will the work take?
A full restoration takes two to four days on most single-storey homes, and gutter replacement takes one to two days. Weather can stretch those times, since membrane coats need dry conditions. Your written quote sets out each part of the job, so you know what is planned before the crew arrives.
Which suburbs around Clayton do you cover?
All of them. Metro Wide Roofing covers metro Melbourne, so neighbouring Oakleigh East, Mount Waverley, Notting Hill, Mulgrave and Springvale are included. The crew comes to you, and there is no street address to visit. Call 0466 477 008 and we phone back the same business day.
