Narre Warren, postcode 3805, is the council seat of the City of Casey and sits 38 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. It has grown from a semi-rural town into part of a major growth corridor. Metro Wide Roofing covers the suburb for roof washing, restoration, repointing, gutter replacement and cleaning, Colorbond roofing and driveway sealing. After you call 0466 477 008 we ring back the same business day. An in-person inspection comes next, inside a week, followed by an itemised written quote.
- Postcode 3805
- City of Casey
- About 38 km south-east of the CBD
Close-set homes and busy rooflines in Narre Warren
The general store that doubled as the post office was established in 1857 and still stands as a local landmark. Almost everything around it is much newer. Suburban housing spread across semi-rural land as Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor reached the area, which now holds more than 2000 people per square kilometre. Roofs from that expansion are mostly concrete tile, with Colorbond on more recent homes. Many have hips, valleys and changes in level, which means plenty of ridge capping and plenty of places for debris to collect.
Density shapes the work. When houses sit close together, gutters and downpipes matter more, because overflow from one roof lands beside the neighbour's fence instead of on open ground. Tiled roofs that have had a few decades of sun tend to fade unevenly, the north side first. If your Narre Warren roof looks patchy from the street but the tiles are intact, a clean followed by a Dulux Acratex membrane restores an even colour and seals the surface.
Services we provide in Narre Warren
Roof washing
A sensible first step for a tiled roof that looks dull but has no broken tiles. We use controlled pressure on concrete and terracotta, lower pressure on Colorbond, and can add a protective coat afterwards.
Roof restoration
Faded concrete tiles are a common sight across Narre Warren. Restoration covers the clean, new bedding and pointing, replacement tiles and valleys where needed, then primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex. Allow two to four days.
Roof repointing
Hipped roofs with several ridges carry a lot of capping. We re-bed any that has come loose and repoint the full length with flexible pointing, which moves with the roof instead of cracking. Suitable for tiled roofs.
Gutter cleaning
With houses this close together, a blocked downpipe can send water over the edge and down a shared fence line. We vacuum, hand clear, flush each downpipe and send photos. Single and two-storey homes are both covered.
Gutter replacement
We replace tired gutters in Colorbond or Zincalume, choosing from quad, slotted quad, OGEE, half-round, squareline and box profiles. Fascia cover and new downpipes can be done in the same one to two day visit.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Driveways on compact blocks take daily traffic and show tyre marks and oil quickly. We pressure wash concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, fill cracks, re-colour if required and seal the finished surface.
Colorbond and metal roofing
If the tiles are beyond restoring, we convert the roof to Colorbond or re-roof in Zincalume. Finishes include Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic, with sarking, insulation and ventilation options.
Frequently asked questions
Why has my tiled roof faded more on one side?
Sun exposure is the cause. North and west-facing slopes lose their surface coating sooner, and it is common on the concrete tile roofs found throughout Narre Warren. Fading is mostly cosmetic at first, but bare tiles absorb more water over time. Restoration with Dulux Acratex returns an even colour across every slope.
Can you work on a two-storey home on a narrow block?
Our gutter cleaning covers single and two-storey homes, and roof work on a second storey simply takes longer than the two to four days usual for a single-storey house. Close-set houses are normal in Narre Warren, so mention side access when you call and we check it at the inspection.
Will I see the finished roof without climbing up?
You will. We send photos of the finished job, so you can see the ridge capping, valleys and gutters without leaving the ground. Gutter cleaning comes with its own photo report. The work is also backed by a 12-month workmanship warranty, which is given to you in writing.
