Roof Repairs
Targeted repairs to damaged roofing, flashings, penetrations and related roof details.
Explore serviceRoofing Services in Melbourne.
ALTUA provides roof replacement, roof repairs, leak detection, waterproofing and commercial roofing services across Melbourne, with the scope defined around the condition of the building and the work required.
Roof replacement
Replacement and re-roofing when a local repair is no longer enough.
Where deterioration is widespread or the existing system is no longer practical to repair in isolation, ALTUA can define a roof replacement scope around the roof condition, interfaces, drainage and site access.
Roof replacementRoof Leak Detection
Assessment of water-entry symptoms to identify likely sources before repair work is defined.
Explore serviceMetal & COLORBOND Roofing
Metal roofing work for residential, commercial and construction applications.
Explore serviceRoof Waterproofing
Waterproofing and remediation for roof areas and details where water entry needs to be controlled.
Explore serviceTile Roof Repairs
Repairs and rectification for damaged or deteriorated tiled roof areas.
Explore serviceRoof Restoration
Broader repair and improvement work for existing roofs that remain suitable to retain.
Explore serviceEmergency Roof Repairs
Practical repair support for urgent roof damage, subject to access, conditions and availability.
Explore serviceSkylight Leak Repairs
Assessment and repair of leaks associated with skylights and their surrounding roof details.
Explore serviceCommercial roofing
Roofing scopes for commercial properties and construction projects.
ALTUA supports commercial properties, builders, property managers and owners corporations with roof repair, replacement, waterproofing and related roofing scopes.
Commercial roofingHow we approach roofing
Understand the condition before defining the work.
Assess
Review the roof condition, water-entry evidence, access and surrounding details.
Define
Set out a practical repair, replacement or waterproofing scope based on what the building needs.
Complete
Carry the work through with attention to the interfaces and details around the primary roofing scope.
FAQ
Roofing services — common questions
Should I repair, restore or replace my roof?+
It depends on how widespread the problem is. A repair suits damage at an identified point on an otherwise sound roof. Restoration suits an ageing roof that is still structurally sound but worn in many places. Replacement suits a roof that keeps failing after repairs or is deteriorating across most of its area. The whole roof needs to be inspected, not only the leak point.
Roof Repairs · Roof Restoration · Roof Replacement and Re-Roofing
Could a ceiling stain be condensation rather than a roof leak?+
Yes. Condensation forms when moist indoor air meets a cold surface, and CSIRO notes it is more likely in roof spaces under sheet-metal roofs with high ceiling insulation. A leak usually follows rain and traces back to one entry point, such as a flashing. Condensation tends to be widespread, worse in cold weather and often comes with mould. An inspection separates the two.
Do I need a building permit to repair or replace a roof in Victoria?+
Victorian building-permit guidance, now published by the Building and Plumbing Commission, says repairs and like-for-like replacement generally do not need a permit, but changing the roofing material can. Councils treat replacing corrugated iron with pre-finished sheet metal as like-for-like and replacing it with concrete or terracotta tiles as needing a permit. Heritage overlays and structural changes can also trigger approvals, so confirm with your council first.
Could my roof contain asbestos?+
Older roofs can. Council guidance notes asbestos cement was commonly used in roofs and eaves, and buildings from before the mid-1980s may contain it. Do not drill, cut, sweep or pressure-wash suspect sheeting. Victorian rules limit how much non-friable asbestos an unlicensed person may remove, and friable asbestos needs a licensed removalist. Identify suspect material before work is planned.
What affects the cost of roof work?+
The main factors are roof size and pitch, access, the roofing material, how much of the structure (battens, sarking, flashings, fascia) must also be replaced, removal and disposal of old material, and whether asbestos is present. A price based on photographs can change once the roof is opened up, so check what the scope includes and what is excluded.