The roofs in Shortland
Where a roof remains shaded, distinguish surface growth from blocked drainage and water entering beneath the covering.
Mention downpipe routes when arranging roof repairs in Shortland, especially if previous work has changed that part of the building.
What we look at first in Shortland
A surface clean cannot resolve an unsuitable or blocked downpipe connection.
Moisture retention
Organic deposits may keep parts of a gutter wet.
Tile damage hidden beneath moss
Moss can cover cracks or damaged edges on tiles that remain damp beneath shade. A closer roof inspection is needed to establish what is under the growth before the repair scope is decided.
Downpipe routes
An appropriate discharge connection is separate from roof cleaning.
Council and approvals in Shortland
Include downpipe routes and moisture retention in the description of the proposal when checking the relevant mapping and proposed drainage changes and the assessment needed before disturbing suspected asbestos materials with City of Newcastle or the relevant authority.
General information about how the process works, not planning advice. Your council is the authority on your property.
What we do in Shortland
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 Shortland
Why is there so much moss on my roof here and not at my old place?
For roof repairs in Shortland, the assessment includes any rainwater tank connection and the treatment proposed when recommending cleaning or treatment.
My gutters look fine but the fascia is stained. What is that?
Both the installed gutter fall and the available overflow route need consideration before tracing the overflow.
What needs checking about downpipe routes before the work is agreed?
We assess the condition of gutter supports alongside the installed gutter fall before recommending drainage work.
Shortland and the suburbs around it
We cover the streets either side of Shortland 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 Shortland?
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.