Early signs your roof needs repair
- Ceiling stains or light brown "tea" marks after rain.
- Musty odours in the roof space.
- Water tracking down internal walls or around downlights.
- Visible cracks in ridge pointing or slipped tiles.
- Rust spots, flaking paint or loose fasteners on metal sheets.
- Debris build-up in valleys and gutters, especially after windy days.
- Drips around skylights, chimneys or solar mounts.
Tip: After heavy weather, check valleys and gutters safely from ground level using binoculars. Never attempt roof inspection during or immediately after storms.
Common causes of leaks on the Peninsula
Living by the bay brings salt spray and wind-driven rain. Combine that with the Peninsula's changeable weather, and roofs face unique challenges:
- Cracked bedding and brittle pointing along ridge caps.
- Blocked valleys and gutters forcing water under laps.
- Perished or poorly detailed flashings around chimneys and parapets.
- Loose or corroded screws on metal roofs; failed seal washers.
- Unsealed solar or antenna penetrations.
Repair options: tiled vs metal roofs
Tiled roofs
- Replace broken/slipped tiles, re-bed and re-point ridges.
- Clear valleys; install new valley irons and storm seals if required.
- Re-seal around penetrations and re-flash chimneys correctly.
Metal roofs (Colorbond/steel)
- Replace corroded sheets or cut out rust and fit patches to code.
- Upgrade to cyclone-rated screws with new seal washers.
- Re-flash junctions and parapets; add scribe and turn-ups/downs where missing.
Safety first: roofing work involves height risks. See Safe Work Australia guidelines for working at height requirements.
Repair or re-roof?
If failures are isolated (e.g., a cracked valley, small rust patches, localized ridge breakdown), targeted repairs often make sense. However, consider re-roofing when:
- There's widespread rusting, delamination or tile fatigue across large areas.
- Previous patching hasn't held, or the roof has multiple chronic leaks.
- You're renovating and want to add insulation/sarking and uplift street appeal.
We can walk you through both options and provide a transparent quote for repairs vs complete replacement.
What affects repair cost
- Extent of damage and access (single vs double storey, pitch, safety setup).
- Roof type and materials (tile vs metal; availability of matching tiles/sheets).
- Number of penetrations and flashing details that need re-work.
- Whether membrane coatings or repainting are part of the scope.
FAQs
How fast can you attend?
We prioritise active leaks and storm damage. Same-week call-outs are common across the Peninsula, with emergency tarping available when needed.
Do you paint after repairs?
Where appropriate, we spot-prime/paint metal patches and can include full roof painting as part of a broader restoration.
What suburbs do you cover?
All of the Mornington Peninsula, including Mount Eliza, Mornington, Frankston, and Sorrento.
Next step: Send a couple of photos (valley/ridge area and any visible damage) via our contact form for an initial assessment and quote.