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As roof plumbers in Melbourne, we get a lot of questions about types of roofing materials, installation of roofing, and the best colours to choose. With more than two decades’ experience in the plumbing trade, we’ve quite literally seen it all! We’ve solved the problems, answered the questions, and implemented the right solutions. If you’ve got a question about metal roof installation, then we can answer it. Want to chat? Don’t see your question here? Then give our team a call on 1300 576 075, and we will answer any roofing questions you have. Want to organise an on-site inspection? [...]

Metal roofing installation and roof repairs in Melbourne have been essential services - even as we leave lockdown and begin our “new normal” following COVID. Though there have been a few social restrictions set in place, we know that delaying a roofing emergency is, in most cases, something you’re not willing to do. And with health and safety a growing priority, our roofing experts in Melbourne want to reassure our valued clients of the precautions we are taking to ensure safety, and now more than ever, the health standards set and recommended by Australian and Victorian health departments. Our team [...]

“To repair or not to repair, that is the question.” Repair or replace is one of those questions that pops up time and time again - normally for appliances like your smartphone but occasionally, for parts of your house like your gutters. Luckily, your gutters (assuming they’re well-maintained, cleaned and looked after) can go a lot longer before you need to start asking this question! Sometimes however, you reach the point where work needs to be done. And that’s when you need to decide between gutter repairs, or just redoing the whole thing. Truth is, there’s no easy yes-or-no answer [...]

Ever thought of your gutters lately? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Your metal roofing, as one of the most important parts of your house, gets a lot of attention paid towards whether it’s holding up and well-maintained. Unfortunately, your gutters rarely get the same attention. After all, gutters serve to protect your house, keeping water away from your home's foundation and ensuring that stormwater drains properly. Good gutter maintenance ensures that they’re able to continue performing this vital role. Fail to do so, and your guttering system might run into a range of different guttering problems, some of the most [...]

So it’s time to replace your current roof with a new one - specifically, a new metal roof. There are a lot of reasons to go with metal roof installation for your upcoming roofing replacement or upgrade over other roof materials (and we aren’t just saying that because we work with the stuff): Metal roofing is durable, lasting decades Minimal maintenance saves you effort and money Huge range of different colours and finishes Metal looks stunning, simple as that! Of course, as with any big decision regarding your home, metal roof replacement requires a lot of planning and careful thought. [...]

Metal roofing is strong. It’s durable. It’s low-maintenance. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you can just leave your metal roof and never think about maintaining it! Every homeowner knows that metal roof installation is a major investment in your property that will probably outlast your time living in said house. And just like any other investments, it’s crucial that you look after it by keeping it well-maintained and continuing to give it attention and care. Keeping your metal roofing installation in good condition begins with regular roof inspections, during which a professional roof plumber will carefully look over every [...]

Roof plumbing isn’t something that most homeowners think about. Even among the ones that do, many of them don’t realise that there are dedicated professionals whose entire job it is to look after roof plumbing! Because of this, our roof plumbers in Melbourne are frequently called out to fix a range of different botched DIY roof plumbing jobs. Your roof plumbing is a crucial part of your home, serving a variety of different (and often underappreciated) functions. A bad roof plumbing job can result in a range of issues, which is why it’s so important to get it right by [...]

There are some things in your home that you’ll need to replace on a regular basis. For example, most homes burn through (no pun intended) smoke alarms every couple of years as they reach their use-by-date and newer tech enters the market. However, there are some parts that most houses never get replaced - case in point, metal roofing installation. For most homes, the roof they’re built with is the one they use for a majority of their time standing. This is because roofs are tough. No matter what roofing material you use, your home’s roof is guaranteed to last [...]

Guttering might be pretty low on your priority list when building or renovating your home. However, gutters are an important decision that can have long-term effects on your roof and home. And we aren’t just saying that because we’re roof plumbers (though admittedly we are a smidge biased)  Unfortunately, it’s one part of a home that a lot of homeowners don’t really put much thought into! There’s more to your gutters than meets the eye. While all gutters perform the same role, that’s where the similarities end. That’s what our roof plumbers in Melbourne are here to explain. Things you [...]