Metal Reroof for a Renovation and Extension

Project: Metal Reroof
Location: Albert Park, Melbourne
Product: Colorbond Monument

One of the fantastic things about being metal roof plumbers is that we get to work on a great variety of projects. One of our favourites is to see the transformation that happens when a house is renovated.
Amongst the many renovation projects we’ve been part of this year is this home in Albert Park.

Metal Reroof Albert Park Melbourne | Before | Roorite

We were engaged by the builder to replace the existing tired metal roof and guttering. Separately we are to install a new roof to the extension.

As roof plumbers, safety is always a priority no matter how small the project. To meet Occupational Health & Safety safe work access requirements, we have a range of equipment to choose from. Here we are setting up trestles and planks with Guardrail for safe access to the gutter and roof.

Roof plumbers setting up for safe access - Albert Park (image)

As this property is not occupied and is being gutted, we are able to remove the entire roof prior to laying the new roof. Ordinarily, when reroofing a metal roof, we would only remove a few sheets at a time to ensure the property is watertight at the end of each day.

metal roof stripped for metal reroof - Albert Park (image)

Once the roof has been stripped, we set about installing the new roof. Despite its age, the roof battens (the timbers running horizontally along the roof) are in excellent condition and will be used to secure the new roof to.

Colorbond metal reroof underway - Albert Park (image)

The roof sheets are laid over sizalation foil. You can see a little of it poking through the edges of the roof. Sizalation foil is laid under the roof sheets to help with condensation runoff.

Colorbond metal reroof in progress - Albert Park (image)

Working our way around all sides of the roof. As can be seen, safe access has been constructed by the builder on this side of the house as access is limited for the more traditional portable methods of safe access equipment.

metal roof replaced - Albert Park (image)

The metal reroof of the original house is now finished in Albert Park. The ridge capping has been installed across the top and sides (the V shaped pieces that make it watertight) and the chimney flashing has been nicely finished as well (the metal across the base of the chimney that makes it watertight).

A fairly small roof like this one of around 80m2 plus the verandah roof of around 7m2 plus guttering replacement of around 40 m with safe access equipment hire falls in the vicinity of $17,000 to $19,000 inc GST.

Lucy Parker

The team at Roofrite were fantastic and so professional, making sure the job was done properly. Very trust worthy and will use them again.

Damon

After spending ages sifting through reviews online as well as listing the job on a website, I finally found a decent business to replace rusted box guttering as well as repair a separate roof leak next to the Air conditioning unit. When it rained hard enough, water would pour into the ceiling and exit through the downlights. After dealing with some of the "cowboys"out there, (some even had good reviews), my opinion has been that if they can come around at short notice and want cash with no paperwork, then avoid at all costs. I'm a few hundred dollars lighter for this life experience. Some didn't even bother to call back. Fortunately I found Roofrite. The whole process was well managed from start to finish. Someone did the quote with an estimated start date as well as ensuring the dimensions of the new gutter would comply with building code. Then someone else came to measure up the job. The tradies arrived on the date they said they would and did the job, to a very high standard and took away the old Guttering. Finally the office sent me photos taken of the job and a VBA certificate. I can definitely recommend these people who were very professional and friendly. I no longer need to race for the buckets when there is a downpour! Update I was waiting for a really bad storm to hit before doing a follow up review to my original August 2022 post above. Well we got that recently. I am happy to report that after the morning storm that hit Melbourne last week there were no leaks. Excellent quality workmanship is all I can say. Damon

Cathy Harris

We had a large job to replace existing boxed in gutters, fix leaks and replace asbestos lining. The team at Roofrite did a great job to sorry out all the issues, even the ones found after starting the job. They kept us informed of start dates, progress and any issues found. Communication from all of the team was exceptional. We feel like we have had a very high quality job done and feel assured if we have any issues, we can call them to come back anytime. Would definetly use again and recommend for trustworthiness and good value.

Rosemary Jones

Excellent workmanship, communication and lovely people. Highly recommend every part of the organisation.

Bec Wood

Roofrite were great to deal with every step of the way, from the quote through to install. The admin team were equally lovely and responsive, our whole experience was extremely positive and we'd definitely recommend them and use them again in the future.

David Brown

Roofrite re-did the roof at the front of our house and installed 9 skylights. They are an extremely well run organisation who communicate very well. The workers are neat, tidy, polite and extremely high quality. We had no problems with anything they did and they took great pride in their craft. Absolutely love our seemingly leak proof and bright new home!

Tatiana Mauri

Jamie and the team did a wonderful job installing our skylight. We have used Roofrite a number of times and have been very happy with the outcome. They're very professional and we highly recommend them. Karen and Tatiana

Erin Paterson

2. Just wanted to provide some feedback -; From the outset I felt great confidence with Kym, he certainly knows his stuff and made me feel assured that what we wanted could be achieved and actually delivered. It wasn’t as simple as putting on the cladding but we had various issues with leakage and the lack of water proofing by the correct placement of flashing's etc. Then the day finally came were the boys showed up to do the job. The “boys” consisted of Jamie, Jermain, James and ( Chris on occasion). I have to say as a business owner, all of them are very impressive, punctual, hardworking and good at what they do… In particular Jamie is excellent as the leader of the gang and his knowledge and eye for detail is impeccable, he is an absolute asset to your business. I was so impressed by him and his ability to communicate with me what some of the issues were and how he was going to fix them. So overall I am beyond happy with the work and the outcome and it was my pleasure dealing with the boys. Kind regards, Erin.

Project: Metal Reroof Location: Albert Park, Melbourne Product: Colorbond Monument

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Project: Metal Reroof
Location: Albert Park, Melbourne
Product: Colorbond Monument