Roof Repointing Costs in Melbourne: What Homeowners Need to Know

While your roof is designed to protect your home for many years, over time the weather and elements gradually wear away and cause damage to your roof.

This leaves your home susceptible to damage from leaks and pests. 

In places like Melbourne where changes in climate and weather can be a bit extreme, it's important for homeowners to regularly inspect and repair their roofs to avoid any surprises.

In this article we're going to discuss everything a Melbourne homeowner needs to know about roof repointing from what it is to how much it costs.

As always, if you are looking for a professional team to clean, inspect, and repair your roof, Bayside Roof Cleaning, with over 5 years experience, is Melbourne's most reliable roofing experts. Contact us today for a free quote!

What is Roof Repointing and Rebedding?

Roof repointing involves resealing the mortar joints between roof tiles, typically the ridge capping, to hold the ridge Cappings in place and prevent water penetration.

Roof repointing helps maintain the integrity of your roof by sealing cracks that could let water seep into your home. 

Roof rebedding on the other hand involves removing the ridge capping and replacing the mortar that holds the roof tiles in place, which makes a solid base for the tiles.

For less severe cases where small cracks are visible, repointing is usually enough to ensure water won't leak into your home and cause damage. For severe cases your ridge caps will need to be rebedded.

The Average Roof Repointing Cost in Melbourne

There are a couple ways to price roof repointing, including combining it with roof rebedding. 

The cost of repointing and rebedding relies heavily on the amount of work that needs done.

Just remember, while the cost of repointing is not cheap by any means, compared to the cost of fully replacing your roof or restoring water damaged areas of your home, roof repointing is considerably more affordable.

The cost of repointing and rebedding is dependent on many factors including the amount of ridge cappings used, whether or not your ridge caps need rebedding first, the complexity of the roof, and ease of access.

If you would like to learn more, contact us for a no-obligation, free quote.

Other Costs to Consider When Getting Your Roof Repointed

We've discussed average roof repointing costs in Melbourne above; however, there are some other factors which can affect the total price.

These factors include:

1. Roof Size and Complexity - Larger roofs or roofs with complex designs typically cost more to repoint as they have more ridge cappings.

2. Accessibility - Roofs that are hard to access or require extra safety measures typically cost more.

3. Extent of Damage - The amount of damage to your mortar joints or roof tiles can also influence the cost of repointing.

4. Materials Used - Flexible pointing compounds, while more durable, are also typically more expensive.

Four Signs Your Roof Needs Repointing

Signs your roof needs repointing include:

• Loose or missing tiles.

• Visible cracks or gaps in the mortar.

• Water leaks or damp spots on ceilings inside your home.

• Accumulation of mortar debris in gutters.

While some of these signs can be visible from the ground, not all of them are, which can make it difficult to notice a problem before it causes major damage.

Climbing on roofs can be dangerous, so we recommend you leave roof inspections and repairs to the professionals.

To reduce the likelihood of extensive damage to your home, we recommend you have professionals come at least once a year to clean and inspect your roof. 

Roof Repointing in Melbourne: How it's Done

Roof repointing is a multi-step process that when done correctly usually requires a few days to complete . 

Professional roofers start by inspecting and assessing the current condition of your roof. They look for damaged or missing mortar and tiles. 

Damaged or missing tiles and mortar are removed and replaced. 

Your ridge caps are rebedded if necessary, then a new coat of flexible pointing compound is applied over the mortar.

The mortar and pointing compound are given time to dry and the roof is completed by cleaning up and doing a final inspection.

Why Should I Get My Roof Repointed at the First Sign of Damage? 

While roof repointing can seem expensive, it's actually much more affordable compared to the cost of ignoring the damage and letting nature have its way with your home.

By repointing your roof at the first sign of damage, you can:

• Save money in the future, as rebedding will be required if it's left too long, which can be much more costly. 

• Prevent leaks and serious water damage.

• Extend the lifespan of your roof.

• Enhance the curb appeal of your property.

• Potentially increase your property value.

But if you wait and put it off?

You could be looking at tens of thousands of dollars in water damage to your home and its contents. (AND you'll still need to fix the roof.)

Choosing the Right Roofing Professionals in Melbourne 

In a big city like Melbourne, there are thousands of contractors who claim to be able to properly repoint and rebed your roof. 

While cheaper options are available it's important to do your research on the contractors you choose.

Never hire contractors that aren't licensed and insured. If something happens to you or your home due to faulty workmanship on their part, you could be left holding the bill and facing the issue on your own.

Always check for warranties and past work references. Be wary of scams.

When hiring someone for any sort of work on your home, you should always get multiple quotes to compare. Ensure they are itemised and include detailed information about the job/service and the cost of each item.

If you want a reliable and professional team to handle your roof repointing and rebedding needs, Bayside Roof Cleaning has you covered.

Don't let the elements wear out your roof and damage your property. Contact us today for a free, fixed-price quote and see the difference a freshly cleaned and maintained roof can have for your home. Don't wait until it's too late!