Fitzroy’s housing stock — Victorian terraces, Edwardian homes, heritage-listed period properties and inner-city townhouses — demands roofing specialists who understand older roofing systems, not just modern installations. We’ve spent 25 years restoring exactly these roof types across Melbourne’s inner north.
A quality roof restoration extends your roof’s life by years, improves your home’s appearance, and addresses problems like cracked tiles, rusting metal, broken flashings, blocked gutters and active leaks — before they escalate into structural damage. Melbourne’s unpredictable climate, from summer heat to winter storms, places real demands on ageing roofs. We provide long-lasting roofing solutions built to handle it.
Our roof restoration process covers cleaning, repointing, rebedding, painting, leak repairs and a thorough inspection of gutters, downpipes and flashings. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process and explain everything in plain English — because understanding your roof condition helps you make the right decision.
We’ll inspect your roof thoroughly, explain every option, and recommend the best solution for your property — whether that’s a targeted repair, a full roof restoration, or a complete replacement. No pressure, no overselling.
We service Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Collingwood, Carlton and the surrounding inner-city suburbs. If your roof is leaking, showing signs of age, or you simply want an honest assessment, we’re here to help.
Do you want to modernize your home with a new roof makeover? We offer complete roofing solutions for your terrace house.
If you’re looking to get a bullnose roof or verandah installed for your home, or your existing one needs repairs, call our roofing specialists.
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At First Class Roofing, we offer a complete range of high-quality and efficient services to cater to your roofing and guttering needs.
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A roof restoration is only complete when the full system is working properly. We inspect and repair flashings, gutters and downpipes as part of every job — because a leaking roof is often caused by failed flashings or blocked gutters rather than the tiles themselves. Damaged flashings allow water to penetrate at joins, valleys and around chimneys; failing gutters direct water into your home’s structure. We address the complete system, not just the visible surface, so your roof restoration delivers lasting protection. Gutters, downpipes and flashings are assessed on every inspection at no additional cost.
We keep the process straightforward from first contact to completed job.
First Class Roofing is a fully licensed, insured and qualified roofing contractor. Our team consists of experienced roof plumbers and tradespeople — all background-checked — using premium materials suited to Melbourne’s climate and your property’s specific requirements.
We offer free inspections and no-obligation quotes as standard. Honest recommendations are fundamental to how we work — if a repair is sufficient, we’ll say so. If a full roof restoration or replacement delivers better long-term value, we’ll explain exactly why.
Roofing done properly the first time saves you money, protects your home and gives you peace of mind. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every job across Fitzroy and Melbourne.
Michael Lanyon founded First Class Roofing with a straightforward philosophy: provide honest roofing advice, exceptional workmanship and long-lasting roofing solutions that protect your property. With over 25 years of experience and more than 6,000 completed projects, First Class Roofing has become one of Melbourne’s most trusted roofing specialists.
We work across residential, commercial and industrial properties — from heritage terrace houses in Fitzroy to large commercial roof replacements across metropolitan Melbourne. Our clients consistently tell us what they valued most: honest advice, professional conduct, quality workmanship and a team that turns up when promised and communicates clearly throughout. We are Melbourne roofing experts who take pride in every project, however large or small.
We provide roof restoration, roof repairs, roof replacement and a complete range of roofing services across Fitzroy VIC and throughout metropolitan Melbourne.
We’ll inspect your roof thoroughly, explain every option, and recommend the best solution for your property. Call First Class Roofing on 0412 069 632 or enquire online to get started. First Class Roofing is located at 117 Newry St, Carlton North VIC 3054 — central to Fitzroy and Melbourne’s inner north.
