Roofing
Canberra

Certainly, repairing a part of the roof is cheaper than replacing the entire roof.

If the issue with the roof is localised (is in one, small area) then often if can be repaired without replacing large sections of roof.

This is one reason why roof maintenance is so important. Diagnosing little repair issues early on, prevents these little issues from degrading to the point of needing a whole roof replacement later!

However, there are so many factors to consider so it is important to treat these roof issues on a case by case basis. What is the age of the roof? What is the material? Is the roof hard to access?

In some cases it may be wiser to invest in a new roof that lasts for decades instead of continuously repairing a damaged, fading roof.

We’ve seen every kind of roof problems and we will always talk with you and understand your unique situation before we suggest some solutions to your roof issues.

The first step in any repair job is to diagnose the issue. Often, a leaking roof is simply caused by missing or cracked shingles that are allowing water to seep inside the roof.

Replacing tiles and shingles are relatively cheap (compared to a roof installation!) and can be $200-$400 for minor issues like this. Of course there are so many factors ( like finding replacement tiles, issues with the shingles, flashing, capping) and this can mean some jobs could up to $1000 to $2000.

Let us take a look, and get back to you with a free quote of what we recommend. We’ll always take you through our ideas and never begin any work without fully discussing it with you first.

Of course it depends on your individual cover.

But,

in general, in Australia, we find it is common for roof repair to be covered if the damage has been caused by a natural disaster like a storm or a fire, or deliberate acts or vandalism or burglary, or 3rd party accidents like a truck backing into the gutter.

However, roofs generally have a lifespan of 20-40 years and general wear and tear is not covered under most insurance policies! At some point you may have to repair or replace your roof due to its natural lifespan.

Although the benefit of the doubt is often given, insurance companies have been known to reject damaged roof claims on the basis that it was not fully maintained or is close to the end of its natural life and thus contributed to the damage.

This is another reason why you should have your roof maintained and keep records!

There are many important factors which contribute to the price of a new roof.

Size of Roof:
The main factor is the size of the roof itself. As a rough guide you can estimate $50-70/sqm of roof.

Choice of Material

Colorbond Steel is most affordable option for roofing material and can cost around $25/sqm.

Concrete Shingles, and Asphalt Shingles are another popular and affordable choice at approximately $50/sqm

Slate roofs are stunning to look at and are much more expensive to source: these cost around $200/sqm for high quality tiles!

Angle of Roof, Accessibility

Although it may not be the first thing you think of, the angle of the roof actually makes a big difference to us! While we work on roofs we always work safely with full safety equipment and procedures. A work environment that is more risky, like a steep roof required more planning and extra cautious execution.

Overall, $50-$70 per sqm of roof may be a very rough approximation of cost.

For a more accurate, and free quote Contact Roofing Canberra.

Of course the boring answer is: depends on the job! Every roof is different. (See our answer for “How much does a brand new roof cost?”

Replacing a few shingles or roof tiles often can be done on the same day, but a big job could take days or weeks.

In general, a medium family home may take 2-3 days to finish.

But there are so many other factors to consider like accessibility of roof, angle of roof, roof materials needed.

Ask us for a free quote and we’ll take all of this into account based on our years of experience.

Some people often notice a dark stain on their roof. It may look like patches of black or brown streaks.

Almost all of the time, this is the build up algae.

By the time it is visible to the eye, it has already been growing for at least 3 weeks. It is most common on roofs with asphalt shingles and also roofs in humid climates.

This is quite common and is not generally perceived as a health risk. However do your own research, especially if a family members suffers from asthma or has any respiratory illness.

Although it may not be a serious health risk, the mould can eventually grow over your whole roof. If you have tiles or shingles its also possible for the mould to grow and force tiles apart. This creates an opening for water to seep into the interior of the house.

The best thing is to clean it off! However don’t try this yourself – we require special chemicals and technique to fully eliminate the mould. It’s also very dangerous to be up high on a steep roof without training and equipment! Hundreds of Australians die every year from roof accidents.

Don’t worry – we provide a roof cleaning service and can take care of it in a jiffy. Ask us for a free quote.