The roofs in Boolaroo
An older house beside newer development may have a very different roof structure and material history.
To discuss roof repairs in Boolaroo, describe the symptoms and provide any available information about new penetrations.
What we look at first in Boolaroo
A new-looking surface does not reveal all the material retained underneath.
Previous coverings
A replacement roof does not show what supports were existing.
Uncertain sheeting
Older fibre cement needs appropriate identification before handling.
New penetrations
Leaks may relate to equipment installed after the original build.
Council and approvals in Boolaroo
The scope associated with uncertain sheeting and new penetrations should be clear before you seek advice from Lake Macquarie City Council about the approval pathway for the full proposal and any property-specific restrictions.
Large parts of Lake Macquarie sit in declared mine subsidence districts, where building work needs the approval of Subsidence Advisory NSW as well as council. Whether a re-roof triggers it depends on the work and the district.
General information about how the process works, not planning advice. Your council is the authority on your property.
What we do in Boolaroo
Pressure clean, re-bed and re-point the ridge capping, replace broken tiles, then a coating system. Typically buys another 10 to 15 years out of a sound tile roof.
Learn moreSlipped and cracked tiles, failed pointing, rusted valley irons and flashing. We find what is actually causing the problem rather than patching the wet patch.
Learn moreWhen the battens or sarking have gone, a coating will not save it. We strip the old roof and re-sheet, usually to Colorbond steel.
Learn moreColorbond steel roofing, supplied and installed. Lighter than tile, quick to install, and it holds up well to the salt air along the coast.
Learn moreRoof plumbing is its own licensed trade: metal roofing, guttering, downpipes, flashing and box gutters. If water is meant to move, this is the work that moves it.
Learn moreA stain on the ceiling or a drip during last night's rain. Call us and we will come and look at it, find where the water is actually getting in, and make it safe.
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Common questions about roof repairs in Boolaroo
Can I put tiles on one of the old cottages?
For roof repairs in Boolaroo, the assessment includes the condition of battens and rafters and the need for structural advice when deciding whether a structural assessment is needed.
Our house is part of the new development and it leaks. Is that the builder's?
Both the original scope of building work and the condition found at inspection need consideration before discussing repair options without assuming liability.
Do I need mine subsidence approval?
Both the proposed structural changes and whether the roof shape will change need consideration before clarifying mine subsidence requirements.
Boolaroo and the suburbs around it
We cover the streets either side of Boolaroo as well, so if you are just over the boundary it is the same job and the same free inspection.
Every suburb we cover in Lake MacquarieRoof playing up in Boolaroo?
Give us a call and we will come and look at it. Free on-site inspection across Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter, with the quote in writing before anything starts.