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We’ve been roofing for over 25 years, and a good share of that work has been on industrial and commercial buildings. In that time we’ve learned one thing that shapes every job we take on: the right answer for your roof is rarely the most expensive option, and it is never the one recommended before anyone has actually looked at it.
So we start every enquiry with an honest on-site assessment. We look at what your roof is made of, how it is performing and what the building actually needs — a targeted repair, a restoration, or a full replacement. We explain every option in plain language before we make a recommendation.
If you own or manage an industrial property and you’re dealing with a leak, visible corrosion, or you simply don’t know what condition the roof is in, the right starting point is an inspection — not a quote for work you may not need.
Before we set foot on site, here are the details most property managers need first: all our tradespeople are qualified and licensed Roof Plumbers and Roof Tilers, we carry plumber’s insurance and public and product liability cover up to $20 million, we hold WorkCover, and all our work sites comply with Worksafe Victoria requirements.
Tell us about your property using the Get A Free Quote form on this page, or call Lisa now on 0412 069 632. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm.
Industrial buildings are usually large-span metal roofs, and metal roofing is our specialty. Here is the work we carry out.
Where an industrial metal roof has surface corrosion and chalked paint but the sheeting underneath is still sound, restoration extends its life for considerably less than a replacement. It is largely a surface process — clean, treat, prepare and recoat — and the building stays weathertight throughout.
Restoration protects steel that is still doing its job. It cannot bring back steel that has already gone. Once corrosion has eaten through into the base metal — perforation you can push a screwdriver through, crumbling at the laps, rust bleeding along a whole run of fasteners — a coating over the top is cosmetic, and it will fail in the same places. We’ll tell you which of the two you have.
The failure most property managers see first is corrosion at the fastener and lap lines. Industrial metal roofs are fixed with thousands of screws, and each one is a small penetration through the sheet. As washers perish under UV, water wicks under the sheet at the lap, sits where it never dries, and corrodes the sheet from below. By the time a stain appears on the floor inside, it has often been running for years — which is why a proper inspection looks at the underside, the laps and the flashings, not just the visible surface.
Our repair work covers leak detection and sealing, replacement of damaged or corroded sheeting, flashing and capping repairs, gutter and downpipe repairs, and assessment and repair of weather damage. Repairs are booked in and carried out within our operating hours, and we agree access with your site manager in advance.
When the sheeting is heavily corroded or the roof is at the end of its service life, replacement is the right recommendation. We replace industrial roofs in Colorbond steel, galvanised steel and flat metal.
A replacement is staged bay by bay, with sheets lifted and re-laid in sections small enough to close in before the end of each working day. Where a facility cannot tolerate an open roof over a particular area, we plan the staging around it and set the sequence out in your written quote.
Colorbond steel is engineered for Australian conditions and handles the temperature swings, driving rain and industrial exposure this climate produces. Every Colorbond and steel roof we install carries a 20 year materials warranty from Bluescope Steel, alongside our 10 year guarantee on workmanship.
Galvanised roofing gives robust, cost effective performance where heavy-duty durability is the priority, and we supply and install it new as well as replacing aged galvanised systems. We also install and restore flat metal roofing on low-pitch industrial and commercial buildings.
A large industrial roof puts a great deal of water through its guttering. Blocked, corroded or failing gutters back water up against flashings and sheet ends until it finds its way inside, and the internal damage costs far more than the guttering did. We repair and replace gutters and downpipes, and we do that work as part of a re-roof or restoration rather than leaving it as a separate job.
Moss, lichen and debris on an industrial roof are more than a cosmetic problem. Organic growth holds moisture against the surface and accelerates corrosion on metal roofing. Pressure cleaning is always completed before any recoating or restoration, because coatings only bond to a clean, sound substrate — skipping that stage is the most common reason a restoration lifts and flakes within a few seasons. We match the pressure and technique to the material so the preparation doesn’t damage the surface it is meant to protect.
Pressure cleaning is never carried out on asbestos cement roofing. High pressure water breaks the surface apart and releases fibres. Where a roof is or may be asbestos cement, we assess it for removal and replacement instead.
Some older industrial and commercial buildings carry cement or terracotta tile roofs, and we restore those too. Repointing and re-bedding restore the mortar that holds ridge capping in place, which cracks over time and lets water into the roof structure. We replace deteriorated mortar with a flexible pointing compound designed to move with the temperature cycles here.
Many older industrial and commercial buildings still carry asbestos cement roof sheeting. It cannot be overlaid or patched. We remove it and replace it with a new Colorbond roof, so the building comes out of the process with a modern, long-lasting metal roof rather than a patched one.
All removals are carried out in accordance with the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act, EPA requirements and Worksafe Victoria guidelines. Our team holds Asbestos Awareness certification (10314NAT) and we operate a Cm3 qualified health and safety management system. The team wears full protective clothing, respirators and gloves throughout. The area is thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed after removal, and all material is disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. An Asbestos Clearance Certificate is issued on completion.
We do not repair or restore slate, and we do not replace slate with slate. Where a building has an old slate roof, we remove it and install new Colorbond.
Book an on-site industrial roof inspection — call Lisa on 0412 069 632 or complete the Get A Free Quote form.
Michael Lanyon leads assessments personally. When we arrive we’re not starting with a system in mind — we’re starting with your roof as it actually is.
If the inspection confirms the roof is performing well, we’ll tell you that too.
Our prices are competitive and we are upfront about cost. A lower quote for the wrong work rarely turns out cost effective — what we’re aiming for is value for money over the full service life of the roof.
Property managers usually need our compliance position in writing before they can grant site access, so here it is in one place:
We can also carry out work funded by an insurance claim. We don’t provide claims advice, advocacy or documentation support — your insurer is the right source on questions of coverage — but once the claim is settled we can complete the roofing work.
One thing 25 years has taught us: the cost of an honest assessment now is almost always lower than the cost of a reactive one later. An isolated leak ignored through one wet winter can turn a straightforward repair into a full replacement. If you’ve noticed a water stain on a ceiling, rust bleeding along a run of fasteners, or a gutter backing up after rain, the right move is to have it looked at rather than wait and see.
Get your roof assessed. Call Lisa Now on 0412 069 632 or complete the Get A Free Quote form and we’ll arrange a free, no-obligation on-site inspection. Monday to Friday 7am–5pm, Saturday 8am–12pm.
