The roofs in Rathmines
A house, community building and older large-span structure should not be treated as the same roof enquiry.
For roof repairs in Rathmines, let us know about sheltered faces and any related concerns about tiled dwellings.
What we look at first in Rathmines
Specify the building rather than infer its requirements from nearby properties.
Tiled dwellings
Ridge joints need assessment according to their own condition.
Large roof spans
Support layout and drainage length can affect the repair method.
Sheltered faces
Moisture staining needs distinguishing from active water entry.
Council and approvals in Rathmines
Before finalising work involving large roof spans and sheltered faces, confirm any heritage or conservation requirements for the property with Lake Macquarie City Council or the appropriate authority.
General information about how the process works, not planning advice. Your council is the authority on your property.
What we do in Rathmines
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 Rathmines
Our house is ordinary post-war. Does the heritage side affect us?
For roof repairs in Rathmines, we assess available property records alongside the property’s recorded heritage status before ordering replacement materials.
Can you work on one of the old base buildings?
Both public and staff access and the extent of roof opening required need consideration before discussing a suitable work sequence.
Is the lake side hard on a roof here?
We assess the condition at cut edges alongside the existing roof products before specifying compatible repair components.
Rathmines and the suburbs around it
We cover the streets either side of Rathmines 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 Rathmines?
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.