P.O. Box 772 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
P.O. Box 772 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
Roof restorations in Canberra bring a worn or leaking roof back into sound working order. ACT House & Landscaping Maintenance finds and fixes leaks, repoints and re-beds ridge capping, repairs skylights and flashings, and replaces fascia and gutters on homes and commercial buildings. The business brings more than 20 years of Canberra experience and full insurance to each job. This page covers what the work involves, the signs a roof needs attention, and how routine roof maintenance fits in between.
Every roof is assessed for what it actually needs. The work can include:
Ridge capping is the row of tiles along the peak and hips of a tiled roof. Bedding mortar holds those tiles down, and pointing is the finishing layer that seals the joins. Cracked pointing can sometimes be renewed on its own, but where the bedding underneath has failed, the capping is lifted and re-bedded first. Canberra frosts and hot summers are hard on that mortar, which is why ridge pointing is often the first part of an older tiled roof to show wear. Our article on roof re-pointing in Wanniassa explains why older tile roofs often need both.
Most roof problems show up somewhere other than the roof. Look out for:
One of these on its own does not always mean the whole roof needs work. Sometimes a targeted repair, such as a few replaced tiles or a resealed flashing, is enough, and that is worth knowing before you commit to a full restoration. An inspection tells you which applies, and whether the rest of the roof is likely to need work in the next few seasons.
A restored roof lasts longer with regular roofing care. That means clearing gutters and downpipes, replacing a cracked tile before water finds its way through, and checking the flashings after a big storm. Our Greenway roof checklist sets out what to look at before a change of season.
Gutter cleaning also sits within our wider house maintenance service. If water from the downpipes is pooling against the house, the cause may be at ground level, and drainage excavation deals with that side.
Safe Work Australia describes working at heights as a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia. That is a strong reason not to climb up for a look yourself. Our team carries out the inspection and the repairs, and your project manager reports back on what was found and what it needs. The work area is cleared before we leave.
We do. Commercial buildings are part of the work as well as houses. Let us know about access and any tenants on site when you call.
Yes. Finding and fixing leaks is a job in its own right. If the leak points to a wider problem, we will explain it so you can decide what to do.
They can. Installing gutter guards is part of our roof work. They are most useful on homes close to trees that drop a lot of leaves.
Phone 0406 700 400, or use the contact form to tell us your suburb and what you have noticed on the roof or ceiling.
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