Cranbourne lies 43 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD in the City of Casey, postcode 3977. Settlers opened the district up for farming from the 1860s, and it is still growing: the census counted 14,750 residents in 2006 and 21,281 in 2021. Metro Wide Roofing services the suburb for roof restoration, washing, repointing, gutters, metal roofing and driveways. Phone 0466 477 008. We return your call the same business day, book an in-person inspection within the week, then put the quote in writing.
- Postcode 3977
- City of Casey
- About 43 km south-east of the CBD
Farm town to growth suburb: reading a Cranbourne roof by its age
The post office opened in 1857, and the district around it was farmland, some of it drained swamp. That history shows in the housing mix. Closer to High Street you will find older homes, many with concrete or terracotta tiles that have been in the weather for decades. On roofs like these the usual problems are a worn surface coating, cracked pointing and rusted valley irons. Restoration deals with all three in one job, which takes two to four days on most single-storey homes.
Cranbourne added more than 6,000 residents between the 2006 and 2021 censuses, so a fair share of its homes are under twenty years old. Roofs on these are commonly Colorbond or modern concrete tiles, and they need maintenance more than restoration: a wash every three to five years and gutters cleared twice a year. Newer estates also tend to have concrete or exposed aggregate driveways that benefit from sealing once the original finish dulls.
Services we provide in Cranbourne
Roof restoration
For the older tiled homes near the centre of Cranbourne. We pressure clean, re-bed and repoint the capping, swap out failed tiles and rusted valleys, then coat the roof in Dulux Acratex in the colour you choose.
Gutter cleaning
New estates mean young trees now, and more leaf drop each year as they grow. We vacuum the gutters, clear by hand, flush every downpipe and photograph the result. Before winter and before bushfire season is the usual pattern.
Roof washing
A wash suits tiled and metal roofs under twenty years old. Concrete tiles get a controlled pressure clean, Colorbond and painted surfaces a gentler treatment. It removes grime, lichen and organic growth without a full restoration.
Roof repointing
Cracked or missing pointing lets ridge capping shift in the wind and allows water entry beneath it. We re-bed the capping and apply flexible pointing along every ridge and hip. This service is for tiled roofs.
Gutter replacement
Gutters on older homes here often sag or rust at the back edge. Replacement in Colorbond or Zincalume comes in quad, slotted quad, half-round and box profiles, with matching downpipes and optional leaf guard.
Colorbond and metal roofing
We install new Colorbond and Zincalume roofs and convert ageing tiled roofs to metal. Sarking, insulation and ventilation can be added during the re-roof, which is the simplest time to do it.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Estate driveways in concrete, exposed aggregate or pavers lose their colour over time. We wash, fill cracks, re-colour or resurface and then seal, which typically protects the surface for two to four years.
Frequently asked questions
Are roofs on new estate homes in Cranbourne worth washing?
They are, once grime or lichen shows. A home under twenty years old rarely needs restoration, but dirt and organic growth hold moisture against the surface and dull the colour. A controlled wash every three to five years, with an optional protective coat, keeps a Colorbond or concrete tile roof in good order.
How far out do you travel? Cranbourne is 43 km from the city.
The crew travels to customers anywhere in metro Melbourne, and that includes Cranbourne and the suburbs beside it, such as Botanic Ridge and Junction Village. There is no street address for you to visit. You phone 0466 477 008, and the inspection takes place at your home within the week.
Is the crew licensed and insured?
Metro Wide Roofing is fully licensed and insured, and holds public liability cover. The business has been operating for 10 years and has completed more than 250 projects for over 300 homeowners across Melbourne. Your quote is written and itemised, and the workmanship warranty is given to you in writing.
