0478 831 069 
michael@stormsideroofing.com.au
Flat Roof Replacement in Melbourne
Low pitch and flat roofs rebuilt with the right profile and proper falls, so water leaves the roof instead of sitting on it. Free inspection across Melbourne.
Rated 5/5 from 30+ Google reviews
A Flat Roof That Cannot Drain Will Always Find A Way In
Flat roofs are never truly flat. They rely on a shallow, consistent fall to move water to an outlet, and there is very little margin in that fall before water stops running and starts sitting.
Once you have ponding, water gets time to work at every lap, fastener and upstand. Add a blocked outlet or an undersized box gutter and the water level rises above the flashings, at which point it goes inside the building rather than outside it.
This is the roof type we get called to most for serious internal water damage, particularly on extensions, terraces and commercial buildings around Melbourne.
- Puddles still sitting on the roof days after rain
- Rust staining or blistering along the sheet laps
- Water marks on ceilings only after prolonged heavy rain
- A box gutter with no visible overflow provision
- Sheets laid at a pitch below the minimum for their profile
Get The Fall Right And The Rest Follows
We start by working out where the water is meant to go and whether the existing structure can deliver the fall the profile needs. Sometimes that means packing or re-framing before a single sheet is ordered.
Then we select a profile rated for that pitch. Standard corrugated needs more fall than a trapezoidal or standing seam sheet, and specifying the wrong one is behind a large share of the flat roof failures we see.
Upstands, parapets, sumps and outlets get detailed properly, and where there is a box gutter we size the overflow so a blockage sends water outside the building.
- Falls checked and corrected before any sheeting goes down
- Sheet profile matched to the actual roof pitch
- Upstands and parapet flashings formed with the right cover
- Box gutter sumps and overflows sized to comply
- Roof tested and gutters cleared before we hand it over
Melbourne Property Owners On Our Work
- 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
Flat Roof Replacement Questions
Flat roofs vary more than pitched ones because so much depends on what is underneath. If the falls are fine and it is a straight re-sheet, it is comparable to a normal metal roof. If the structure has to be packed or re-framed to get the fall right, or a box gutter needs rebuilding, that adds to it. We inspect it and quote in writing with the scope broken down.
Either it was built without enough fall, or the structure has sagged over time, or an outlet is partially blocked and backing water up. Ponding is not normal and it shortens the life of the roof considerably, so it is worth getting looked at rather than living with it.
Yes, provided the profile suits the pitch. There are trapezoidal and standing seam profiles rated down to very low pitches that work well where standard corrugated would not. We specify based on the fall we can actually achieve on your roof.
Yes. Warehouses, shops, strata buildings and offices are regular work for us, including box gutters, rainheads and roof penetrations. We can stage the work around your trading hours where that matters.
Only if it is built or maintained badly. A correctly detailed low pitch roof with adequate fall and proper overflow provision performs well for decades. The failures come from shortcuts, not from the roof type itself.
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.