0478 831 069 
michael@stormsideroofing.com.au
Metal Roof Repairs in Melbourne
Rust, storm damage, lifted sheets and failed fixings repaired properly, without replacing a roof that still has years left in it.
Rated 5/5 from 30+ Google reviews
Most Metal Roofs Fail In A Few Predictable Places
A metal roof rarely gives way in the middle of a sheet. It goes at the edges, the joints and the fixings, which is good news because those are the parts that can be repaired without touching the rest of the roof.
Valleys are the usual culprit. Leaf litter sits in them, holds moisture against the steel, and they corrode through from the inside while the roof around them still looks fine.
After that it is screws with perished rubbers, laps that have opened up with thermal movement, and sheets lifted at the edge by wind. All repairable, all worth catching before water gets into the battens.
- Valley irons corroded through under years of leaf litter
- Screws backed out or washers perished and no longer sealing
- Sheet laps opened up by years of expansion and contraction
- Sheets lifted or curled at the edge after high wind
- Surface rust spreading out from a scratch or a cut edge
Repair The Cause, Not The Symptom
We get on the roof and work out what actually failed before quoting anything. A leak above a valley might be the valley itself, or it might be a flashing above it sending water into the valley faster than it can carry.
Then we repair the component rather than sealing over it. A corroded valley comes out and a new one goes in. A short flashing gets replaced with one that has proper cover. Failed fixings get replaced across the affected area, not one at a time.
While we are up there we look over the rest of the roof and tell you what else is coming, so you can plan for it instead of finding out during the next storm.
- Roof inspected and the actual cause identified before quoting
- Corroded valleys and short flashings replaced, not sealed
- Fixings replaced across the affected area
- Photos of what we found so you can see it for yourself
- A straight answer on whether repair still beats replacement
Melbourne Homeowners On Our Repairs
- Amanda Cunningham Home Owner
Absolutely brilliant to deal with, prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, and his workmanship is amazing. We would definitely recommend Michael and we will be using his services again on some future projects.
Google - Michael B Home Owner
We recently bought our house, which was only five years old, and unfortunately discovered extensive roof issues that had not been built to Australian standards. After speaking with several roofers, Michael came across as the most professional and helpful. He was prompt, meticulous, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Google - Aleksandar Andonov Home Owner
The team was professional and detail-oriented from start to finish. They replaced my old tile roof with a new tin roof, restored damaged areas, and installed new fascia and gutters. Their work quality is outstanding, and they completed everything on time and within budget.
Google
Talk To A Licensed Roof Plumber
Send us a few details and we will book an inspection, get up on the roof, and put a written quote in front of you. You will know the scope, the materials and the price before anything starts.
No hidden fees and no pressure. If a repair will do the job, we will say so.
- Phone 0478 831 069
- Location Cranbourne
Metal Roof Repair Questions
Small work such as replacing failed fixings or resealing a penetration is at the low end. Replacing a corroded valley or reforming flashings along a wall line costs more, and anything needing scaffolding adds to it again. We inspect first and give you a price before starting, with no hidden fees.
Often yes. If the damage is localised and the coating is intact across the rest of the roof, a repair can buy you many more years for a fraction of a replacement. Once rust is coming through at every lap, repairs stop being economical and we will tell you that.
Not as a real repair. Paint over rusting steel hides it for a season or two while the corrosion keeps going underneath. Where rust has taken hold the affected sheeting or valley needs replacing.
Fast turnaround on inspections is something our customers mention regularly. If your roof is actively leaking, call us and we will prioritise getting there and making it watertight.
If the profile and colour are still in production, we can match them, but an older roof will have weathered, so a new sheet next to a twenty year old one can look slightly different. We will tell you upfront how visible it is likely to be.
We cover Melbourne's South East, from Cranbourne and Pakenham through to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Check our areas we serve page, or call 0478 831 069 and we will let you know either way.