Melton lies 37 km west of Melbourne's CBD on flat former volcanic plains, in the City of Melton, postcode 3337. It was a small town of 1,000 to 1,500 people until the mid 1950s. The first of the larger housing estates arrived in 1964, and it was named a satellite city in 1974. If your roof, gutters or driveway need work, Metro Wide Roofing covers the suburb. On 0466 477 008 you can book an inspection, and the itemised quote arrives in writing within two business days of it.
- Postcode 3337
- City of Melton
- About 37 km west of the CBD
Roofs from the satellite city years
For about a century this was a small country town. Growth came in a rush: the population doubled between 1962 and 1968, the first large estate opened in 1964, and the satellite city plan followed in 1974. Many homes here date from those decades. Houses of the 1960s to 1980s are commonly brick veneer with concrete tiles, and after forty to sixty years the pattern is familiar. The tile coating has weathered away, the capping mortar has cracked, and the original gutters are rusting at the joins.
The land is flat and open, with Mount Cottrell to the south-east and Mount Kororoit to the north-east. Roofs get full sun all day and little shelter from the weather. Newer estates around the town mostly have Colorbond or concrete tiles, and they need washing and gutter cleaning more than major work. We cover both the old estates and the new ones.
Services we provide in Melton
Roof restoration
Concrete tile roofs from the estates of the 1960s to 1980s are well suited to restoration: clean, new pointing, replacement tiles and valleys, then primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex membrane.
Roof repointing
Ridge mortar on a fifty-year-old tiled roof has usually cracked. The old mortar comes out, the capping goes back on new bedding, and flexible pointing seals the joint. It is a tile-only service, so metal roofs are excluded.
Gutter replacement
We replace old gutters with Colorbond or Zincalume in quad, slotted quad, squareline and other profiles. Fascia cover and new downpipes finish the job, and most Melton homes take one to two days.
Colorbond and metal roofing
New roofs and re-roofs in Colorbond or Zincalume, tile-to-Colorbond conversions for older houses, and polycarbonate or fibreglass for patios and pergolas. Ask about sarking, insulation and ventilation.
Gutter cleaning
On open plains, wind carries dust and debris into gutters as well as leaves. We vacuum, hand clear and flush every downpipe, and suggest a clean before bushfire season and another before winter.
Roof washing
Full sun and dust dull a roof over time. A controlled pressure clean takes grime and lichen off tiles, and metal roofs are washed at lower pressure to protect the paint. An optional protective coat is available.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Concrete driveways in the older estates have had decades of sun and traffic. Resurfacing or re-colouring, done after a pressure wash and crack filling, makes an old slab presentable, and sealing protects it. We also treat pavers and exposed aggregate.
Frequently asked questions
My house dates from the 1970s estates. What usually needs doing?
On a concrete tile roof of that age, expect weathered tile coating, cracked capping mortar and rust in the valleys. A restoration covers all three and finishes with primer and two coats of Dulux Acratex membrane. Original gutters from that period are often due for replacement at the same time.
Do you really travel out to Melton?
Yes, we do. We go to customers right across metro Melbourne, and that includes Melton and neighbours such as Kurunjang and Brookfield. The process is the same as anywhere else: a call back the same business day, an inspection in person within the week, then a written quote.
What paperwork do I get?
Three things. First, an itemised quote on paper, sent within two business days of our inspection. Second, photos of the completed work. Third, a written workmanship warranty that runs for 12 months. Roof restorations also carry the 15-year Dulux manufacturer warranty on the membrane finish.
