Our roof restoration service covers everything your Hawthorn roof needs — from a full condition inspection and high-pressure cleaning through to tile and ridge repairs, rebedding, repointing, and protective coatings. We restore tile roofs, slate roofs, metal roofs and Colorbond roofing across Melbourne’s inner east.
Many Hawthorn homes are heritage Victorian and Edwardian properties with slate or terracotta tile roofs that require specialist knowledge. We bring decades of experience to these roofs, understanding how they were built and how to restore them without compromising their character or structural integrity. When a repair is the right answer, we’ll tell you. When restoration or replacement genuinely serves your home better long-term, we’ll explain why — honestly, without pressure.
Whether your roof is leaking after last night’s storm, showing its age with cracked tiles or rusting flashings, or you simply want an honest assessment of what it actually needs — we’ll inspect your roof thoroughly and recommend the Trusted solution for your property, giving you peace of mind that your home is properly protected.
We work across Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Kew and surrounding Melbourne suburbs. Roofing done properly the first time — every time.
The table below shows what’s typically involved in a Hawthorn roof restoration compared with a full roof replacement, helping you understand which option suits your roof’s condition.
| Service | Best For | What’s Included | Typical Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Restoration | Roofs structurally sound but weathered, leaking or faded | Inspection, cleaning, tile & ridge repairs, repointing, rebedding, coatings, flashings, gutters | 1–3 days |
| Roof Repairs | Isolated leak, broken tiles or storm damage | Targeted tile replacement, flashing repair, ridge repointing, leak diagnosis | Half day to 1 day |
| Roof Replacement | Roof beyond economic repair or asbestos removal required | Full removal, new roof installation (Colorbond, tile or metal), gutters, flashings, downpipes | 2–5 days |
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.
We are experts in all replacing and restoring any type of metal roofing. We can repair or install new roofing.
At First Class Roofing, we offer a complete range of high-quality and efficient services to cater to your roofing and guttering needs.
When installing a new Colorbond roof, People speak about First Class Roofing. Colorbond roofing offers an many benefits.
At First Class Roofing, we specialize in offering complete asbestos roof replacement and removal services.
A complete roof restoration in Hawthorn covers more than just tiles and coatings. Failing flashings are among the most common causes of roof leaks, and blocked or deteriorating gutters accelerate damage to your roof structure and walls. We replace and repair metal flashings at ridges, valleys and penetrations, install and restore gutters and downpipes, and ensure drainage performs correctly. These services are included where needed as part of a thorough roof restoration — we won’t overlook something that will cause a leak six months later.
We provide a no-obligation free inspection and quote for every Hawthorn and Melbourne property. Here’s what to expect from start to finish:
First Class Roofing is fully licensed, insured and operated by qualified roof plumbers. Every member of our team is background-checked and experienced across residential, commercial and heritage roofing.
We use premium materials on every job — including quality tiles, Colorbond steel and professional-grade coatings — because the right materials are what make a roof restoration last.
Our work comes with genuine workmanship guarantees. We stand behind every roof restoration, repair and replacement we complete.
Michael Lanyon founded First Class Roofing with a straightforward belief: Melbourne homeowners deserve honest roofing advice and quality workmanship they can rely on. Over 25 years and more than 6,000 completed roofing projects later, that remains the foundation of every job we do.
We’re Melbourne roofing experts who understand the specific demands of Hawthorn’s housing stock — Victorian terraces, Edwardian family homes, slate roofs, terracotta tile roofs and heritage properties that need a careful, experienced hand.
We provide roof restoration, roof repairs and complete roofing services throughout Hawthorn and the wider Melbourne metropolitan area — residential, commercial and heritage properties.
First Class Roofing — 117 Newry St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia. Call us on 0412 069 632 to arrange your free roof inspection across Hawthorn (postcode 3122), Kew (3101), Richmond (3121) and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.
