Tarneit stayed rural until the early 2000s, when large scale residential subdivision began. Most homes here are less than twenty-five years old. Postcode 3029 covers the suburb, which belongs to the City of Wyndham and lies 25 km west of Melbourne's CBD. Metro Wide Roofing services Tarneit for roof washing, gutter cleaning, driveway sealing, Colorbond roofing and, for the earliest estates, roof restoration. After you call 0466 477 008, the next steps are a call back that business day and a visit to look at the roof within the week.
- Postcode 3029
- City of Wyndham
- About 25 km west of the CBD
New estates on the plains: looking after a Tarneit roof
Estates built since about 2000 commonly have Colorbond or concrete tile roofs, and that is what you will mostly see here. These roofs are not worn out. They are at the stage where maintenance decides how long they last. Concrete tiles lose their surface coating gradually and start to hold dirt. Pointing on ridge capping can crack within the first twenty years as a new house settles. Metal roofs collect dust and debris in valleys and behind solar panels, where rain does not wash it away.
The land was grazing country from the 1830s, and Skeleton Creek and Dry Creek mark parts of the suburb boundary. Street trees in the estates are still young, so gutters here hold dust, grit and building debris more than leaves. That changes as the trees grow. A gutter clean twice a year and a roof wash every three to five years will keep a newer roof in good order.
Services we provide in Tarneit
Roof washing
Most Tarneit roofs are young enough that a wash is the main job. Colorbond and painted surfaces get a lower-pressure treatment. Concrete tiles get a controlled pressure clean, with a protective coat if you want one.
Gutter cleaning
Dust and grit settle in gutters here even where trees are small. We vacuum, hand clear and flush each downpipe, on single and two-storey homes, and you get photos showing the result.
Driveway pressure washing, restoration and sealing
Driveways in newer estates are often exposed aggregate or coloured concrete. Sealing them early protects the finish. We pressure wash first, deal with any cracks, then seal. Plan to re-seal every two to four years.
Colorbond and metal roofing
Adding a patio or pergola? We roof them in polycarbonate, fibreglass or Colorbond. We also handle new roofs and re-roofs in the Colorbond Classic, Contemporary, Matt and Metallic ranges, and in Zincalume.
Gutter replacement
If a gutter has rusted at a join or pulled away from the fascia, we replace the run in Colorbond or Zincalume. Slotted quad, squareline and the other common profiles are all available.
Roof restoration
Homes from the first estates of the early 2000s are reaching the age for a first restoration. That means a clean, new pointing, any failed tiles replaced, and a Dulux Acratex membrane finish with a 15-year manufacturer warranty.
Roof repointing
Pointing on tiled roofs can crack within twenty years. Our crew beds the capping again and seals it with flexible pointing along every ridge and hip. If your roof is Colorbond, skip this one: it applies to tile only.
Frequently asked questions
My Tarneit house was built after 2010. Why would the roof need washing?
Dust, grit and lichen build up on any roof, new or old, and they hold moisture against the surface. A wash every three to five years is the usual interval. On Colorbond and painted surfaces we use a lower-pressure treatment so the finish is not damaged.
Can you roof a patio or pergola?
We can. Polycarbonate or fibreglass sheeting goes over patios and pergolas, and Colorbond where you want solid cover. It is a common request in newer estates, where outdoor areas are often added a few years after the house is finished. New gutters and downpipes can be included.
Are you licensed and insured?
Metro Wide Roofing is fully licensed and insured, with public liability cover. The crew has been in business for 10 years and has completed more than 250 projects across Melbourne. Every job comes with a 12-month workmanship warranty in writing.
