Straight answers to the questions we hear most about leaking roofs, ridge capping, restorations, tile-to-Colorbond conversions, roof inspections, storm damage and gutters, with real photos from our own jobs and published cost ranges where they help.
Plenty of Adelaide homeowners with an ageing tile roof ask whether to restore it or swap it for Colorbond steel. Here is how the two compare and what a tile-to-metal conversion involves.
Read the guideMost roof leaks start as something small that nobody looked at. Here is what a roof inspection covers on tile and metal roofs, and when it is worth booking one.
Read the guideCracked mortar along the ridge is one of the most common tile roof faults we see. Here is what rebedding and repointing involve, the warning signs, and what drives the price.
Read the guideA restoration can add years to a sound roof. A re-roof is the better spend when the covering is failing everywhere. Here is how to tell which one your roof needs.
Read the guideMost roof leaks come from a handful of places, and the stain is rarely right under the gap. Here are the usual causes and what you can safely check yourself.
Read the guideSafety first, then stop the water, then document everything for your insurer. A step-by-step guide for South Australian homeowners after a storm damages the roof.
Read the guideRust, sagging, split joins and rotten fascia mean a clean will not cut it. The signs your gutters and downpipes need replacing, and what drives the price.
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