The roofs in Putty
A Putty property may have an established repair history across a home and several outbuildings. Tell us about previous patches, even if they were completed some time ago or by the owner.
For roof repairs in Putty, clear directions and a complete list of known problems support preparation. The inspection still needs to establish the roof condition and whether those problems share a cause.
What we look at first in Putty
Previous repairs, nearby bushland and delivery access help define the work.
Assessing old patches
A patch needs checking for compatibility, drainage and condition. Its age or who installed it does not establish whether it should stay.
Debris near roof openings
Leaves around gutters and roof edges need clearing as part of property maintenance. Gaps at ridges or roof edges above the outside walls require separate assessment against the building requirements.
Planning material deliveries
Long sheets and access equipment may need more clearance than a car. Provide gate widths and known track restrictions before delivery arrangements are made.
Council and approvals in Putty
Singleton Council is the consent authority here. Putting the same roof back in the same form is maintenance rather than development, so it does not go to them. Changing the material, the pitch or the roof line can, and that is the point to ask before anything is ordered.
For land potentially affected by bushfire mapping, check the specific address and proposed changes with Singleton Council or a certifier. A rural location alone does not establish the required roof specification.
Bushfire prone land is mapped across a great deal of this council area. Where it reaches a property it sets requirements for roof and gutter detail, ember protection at the eaves and the materials used, rather than for the covering alone.
General information about how the process works, not planning advice. Your council is the authority on your property.
What we do in Putty
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 Putty
Will an owner repair automatically need replacing?
No. We consider whether it is sound and compatible with the roof. A new patch is not necessarily a better repair than an existing one.
Should I list minor faults as well as the main leak?
Yes, include them when requesting roof repairs in Putty. Identify the building and affected area so the inspection scope is clear.
Can you promise a same-day visit after storm damage?
Availability and safe access need to be confirmed. Describe the damage and immediate hazards when you contact us, without climbing onto the roof yourself.
Putty and the suburbs around it
We cover the streets either side of Putty 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 SingletonRoof playing up in Putty?
Give us a call and we will come and look at it. Free on-site inspection across Singleton and the wider Hunter, with the quote in writing before anything starts.