Pakenham is the most populous suburb in the Shire of Cardinia and sits 53 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD, postcode 3810. Its population rose from 19,644 in 2006 to 54,118 in 2021. Metro Wide Roofing services the suburb for roof washing, gutter cleaning and replacement, Colorbond roofing, restoration, repointing and driveway sealing. The distance changes nothing about the process. Call 0466 477 008, get a call back the same business day, and have the roof inspected in person within the week.
- Postcode 3810
- Shire of Cardinia
- About 53 km south-east of the CBD
Young roofs, older town: looking after a Pakenham home
Settlers arrived in the district in 1839 and the railway station opened in 1877, so there is an older town at the core. Much of the housing, though, belongs to the growth of the last two decades, in estates such as Lakeside, Heritage Springs and Cardinia Lakes. Homes built since about 2000 commonly have Colorbond or concrete tile roofs. These are not restoration jobs yet. What they need is regular washing, clear gutters and an early look at any pointing that has cracked as the house settled.
Owners of newer homes often leave the roof alone until something goes wrong. A better habit is to have it checked while it is still in good order. Lichen and grime show up on the shaded side within a few years, and gutters on a street of young trees still gather windblown debris. In the older streets of Pakenham, tiled roofs with several decades behind them are candidates for full restoration.
Services we provide in Pakenham
Roof washing
The main job on estate homes in Lakeside, Heritage Springs and Cardinia Lakes. Concrete tiles get a controlled pressure clean, Colorbond a lower-pressure treatment, with an optional protective coat. Repeat every three to five years.
Gutter cleaning
Even new gutters collect windblown debris and roof grit. We use a commercial vacuum, clear by hand, flush each downpipe and send you a photo report. Single and two-storey homes, twice a year.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Colorbond is widely used on newer Pakenham homes. We install new roofs and re-roofs in Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic finishes or Zincalume, and sheet patios and pergolas in polycarbonate or fibreglass.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Exposed aggregate and coloured concrete driveways are widely used in recent estates. Once the original sealer wears, we pressure wash, re-colour if needed and reseal. A new seal typically lasts two to four years.
Roof restoration
For the older tiled homes in the original township. The roof is cleaned, capping re-bedded and pointed, failed tiles and rusted valleys replaced, then coated in Dulux Acratex. Two to four days for most single-storey houses.
Roof repointing
Pointing can crack within the first fifteen to twenty years as a new house settles. On tiled roofs we lift and re-bed the ridge and hip caps, then point them with a flexible compound that moves with the house. Metal roofs do not need it.
Gutter replacement
Replacement gutters in Colorbond or Zincalume, in quad, slotted quad, squareline and other profiles, with downpipes and leaf guard. Useful on older township homes and wherever existing gutters have rusted or pulled away.
Frequently asked questions
My Pakenham home is less than fifteen years old. Does the roof need anything?
Probably a wash and a gutter clean, nothing more. Newer Colorbond and concrete tile roofs are still sound, but grime and lichen build up and gutters fill. Washing every three to five years and clearing gutters twice a year keeps a young roof in good condition and shows up small problems early.
Is Pakenham too far out for an inspection?
Not at all. The crew travels to customers anywhere in metro Melbourne, and this suburb is covered along with Officer, Officer South and Nar Nar Goon. You still get a call back the same business day, an inspection in person within the week, and a written quote within two business days of the inspection.
Which Colorbond finish should I choose?
Colorbond comes in Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic finishes, and the choice is mostly about appearance. Colorbond Ultra is the grade intended for coastal homes. Zincalume is the unpainted alternative. We note the product, finish and colour on your itemised quote, so what is installed matches what you chose.
