Five kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD, Footscray is an old suburb by local standards. It was declared a municipality in 1859, and its population more than tripled between 1881 and 1891. It sits in the City of Maribyrnong, postcode 3011. Metro Wide Roofing covers Footscray for metal re-roofing, roof restoration, gutter replacement, repointing and roof washing. Call 0466 477 008 and an inspection at your home follows within the week.
- Postcode 3011
- City of Maribyrnong
- About 5 km west of the CBD
Victorian streets and new builds: Footscray roofs
Much of the suburb was built in the boom of the 1880s, and building continued through the Edwardian years and into the 1930s, which left some fine Art Deco buildings. Homes of that age often have terracotta tiles or corrugated metal roofs. Many will have been re-roofed at least once, and some still carry old sheets that are well past their life. Mortar on ridge capping, valley irons and gutters are the parts that need attention first. We check each of them and list them on the quote.
The suburb is changing fast, with a lot of new residential building beside the old streets. Newer townhouses commonly have low-pitch metal roofs and box gutters, which hold debris if they are not cleared. Along the Maribyrnong River and around the large Edwardian park, mature trees add to the load. Whether your home is a Victorian cottage or five years old, the gutters need the same routine.
Services we provide in Footscray
Colorbond and metal roofing
Old corrugated roofs on period homes in Footscray are often re-roofed in Zincalume or Colorbond. We also convert tile to Colorbond, and offer sarking, insulation and ventilation with every new roof.
Roof restoration
For tiled roofs from the Edwardian years through to the 1930s, restoration means cleaning, replacing failed tiles and rusted valleys, new bedding and pointing, then a Dulux Acratex membrane finish in a colour that suits the house.
Gutter replacement
We replace worn gutters in Colorbond or Zincalume. OGEE and half-round profiles suit older facades, and box gutters are common on newer townhouses. Most homes are done in one to two days.
Roof repointing
Terracotta ridge capping on older roofs is often held by mortar that has crumbled. Fresh bedding and flexible pointing lock each capping tile back in place. This applies to tiled roofs, not to metal.
Gutter cleaning
Homes close to the river and the parks sit among large established trees. We vacuum and hand clear gutters, flush the downpipes and send photos, on single and two-storey homes.
Roof washing
Roofs this close to the city collect grime as well as lichen. We wash tiles with controlled pressure and metal or painted roofs with a lower-pressure treatment, and can apply a protective coat afterwards.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Driveways tend to be short in the inner west, but they stain all the same. We pressure wash concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers, fill cracks, then seal the surface against the next few years of use.
Frequently asked questions
My Footscray cottage has an old corrugated metal roof. Can it be replaced with Colorbond?
Yes, it can. A re-roof in Colorbond or Zincalume is a standard job on an older home. With the old sheets off, it is the right moment to think about sarking, insulation and ventilation. Zincalume keeps the traditional silver look, while Colorbond gives you a colour choice across the Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic ranges.
Do you work on newer townhouses as well as period homes?
We work on both. Newer townhouses commonly have low-pitch metal roofs and box gutters, which need regular clearing because they sit inside the roof line. We replace box gutters, wash metal roofs with a lower-pressure treatment, and carry out gutter cleaning on single and two-storey homes.
How soon can someone look at my roof?
Within the week. Your call is returned the same business day, and the inspection is done in person at your home. Expect the quote, written and itemised, no later than two business days after that. There is no street address to visit: the crew comes to you, anywhere in metro Melbourne.
