The roofs in Georgetown
A tiled roof with faded surfaces needs compatible replacement pieces and assessment of the ridge supports.
For roof repairs in Georgetown, let us know about shaded tiles and any related concerns about older tile profiles.
What we look at first in Georgetown
An older profile needs a compatible fit rather than an approximate visual match.
Older tile profiles
Availability needs confirming before promising a matched repair.
Cap bedding
Joint cracks do not reveal the full condition beneath caps.
Surface growth on older tiles
A shaded tile roof may develop moss or lichen without all the tiles being defective. Check for physical damage and water entry before deciding that a green-looking surface needs coating or replacement.
Council and approvals in Georgetown
If the work goes beyond a repair involving cap bedding and shaded tiles, check any heritage or conservation requirements for the actual address with City of Newcastle or a certifier.
General information about how the process works, not planning advice. Your council is the authority on your property.
What we do in Georgetown
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 Georgetown
Can you get tiles to match a 1930s terracotta roof?
For roof repairs in Georgetown, we assess available compatible stock alongside the roof’s existing layout before selecting replacement tiles.
Should I replace terracotta with Colorbond?
We assess the compatibility of replacement materials alongside the extent of corrosion or tile damage before comparing repair and replacement.
Why is one side of my roof covered in moss and the other clear?
We assess the suitability of the cleaning method alongside the covering’s material and condition before recommending cleaning or treatment.
Georgetown and the suburbs around it
We cover the streets either side of Georgetown 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 NewcastleRoof playing up in Georgetown?
Give us a call and we will come and look at it. Free on-site inspection across Newcastle and the wider Hunter, with the quote in writing before anything starts.