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Roof plumbing is one of those areas where the problem is not always obvious from the ground. A roof can look fine from the street while water is getting behind a flashing, running the wrong way through a box gutter or finding its way around a penetration.
Heritage Plumbing Group provides roof plumbing across Melbourne for homes, businesses, factories, warehouses, schools and other commercial properties, with the work based around what is actually happening on the roof rather than assuming every leak needs the same repair.
Roof leaks are one of the more common reasons people contact us. Some only show up during heavy rain or when the wind is blowing from a certain direction. Others become obvious after staining appears on ceilings, water starts dripping inside or dampness develops around walls and windows. We look at the roof covering, flashings, gutters, penetrations and surrounding areas that could be contributing to the problem. There is not much value in sealing the first thing that looks suspicious if there are other signs that the water is getting in somewhere else.
Roof repairs can be straightforward when the issue is isolated, but an older roof may have several areas that have been patched over time. In those cases, we look at whether another local repair makes sense or whether the condition of the roofing is starting to point toward larger work. We do not automatically recommend replacing a roof because it has a leak. If the affected section can be repaired properly and the rest of the roof is in reasonable condition, that can be the right option. If there are widespread issues, repeated leaks or roofing sheets that have deteriorated across a larger area, it may be more practical to discuss roof replacement.
Metal roof replacement can involve removing existing sheets, checking the surrounding roof plumbing and installing new roofing that suits the building. Heritage works with different metal roofing systems, including Colorbond, Zincalume, corrugated profiles and Klip-Lok where they are appropriate for the property.
Gutters and downpipes are another large part of roof plumbing services in Melbourne. A roof can only drain properly if the water has somewhere to go. Gutters that are damaged, undersized, poorly aligned or full of debris can overflow and send water back toward the building. Downpipes can also become blocked or damaged, and problems further down the stormwater system can sometimes make the roof drainage issue look worse. When a gutter overflows, we look at what is happening around it rather than just replacing a short section without understanding why it is failing.
Flashings are a major part of roof plumbing and often come into play when we are investigating leaks. Roof flashings are used around edges, walls, changes in roof level, penetrations, chimneys, skylights and other areas where water needs to be directed away from an opening or joint.
Skylights also bring roofing and weatherproofing together. A skylight may be working perfectly as a product but still leak if the flashing around it has deteriorated or if water is not being directed around it correctly.
Roof ventilation is another part of the roofing work we carry out. Depending on the building, this can include roof cowls, exhaust ducts, whirlybirds, ridge ventilation and other ventilation components.
Preventative roof maintenance can be useful on properties where the roof is large, difficult to access or has several areas that have caused problems before. Schools, factories, warehouses and commercial buildings often have long gutter runs, multiple roof levels, plant penetrations and areas that are not easy to see from the ground.
Residential roof plumbing is usually smaller in scale but the same principles apply. Homes can have valleys, gutters, downpipes, skylights, chimneys, roof vents and extensions that all change the way water moves across the property.
Commercial roof plumbing in Melbourne can involve larger roof areas, longer sheet runs, box gutters, parapets, plant penetrations, large downpipe systems and coordination with other trades. Factories and warehouses may also have roof-mounted equipment, exhaust systems or sections of roofing that are difficult to access while the site is operating.
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