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Needing A roof replacement on the Central Coast?
There is a point where a roof stops being something you keep patching and becomes something you replace. AWS Roofing is a metal roofing company on the Central Coast for full roof replacements .
We remove the old roof, check the timber battens, and install a new Colorbond or Zincalume roof.
We are a licensed roofing contractor, licence 247575C, fully insured and WorkCover accredited, and the work comes with a written warranty.
We re-roof houses across the Central Coast, and also into Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
If you want to know whether your street is covered, our service area page lists the suburbs, or you can call the office on 0407 133 435.
When a Roof Needs Replacing Instead of Patching
Most people do not start by wanting a new roof. They may start with a water stain on a ceiling, or all the ridges and bedding are failing and needs replacing. Patching or repairs work for a while, until the problem has spread to another part of the roof. At that stage a new roof is the fix, and trying to repair leaks any further just costs money that could have gone into the replacement.
We have written more about how that decision usually plays out in roof repair versus replacement, and when it is time to replace your roof.
Signs a Central Coast Roof Has Reached Replacement
These are the things we see on site that usually point to a full re-roof rather than more patching:
None of those on their own means you need a new roof tomorrow. Several of them together usually does, and that is what an inspection sorts out.
What Happens on Site During a Roof Replacement
A re-roof is a strip and re-sheet. Here is what that looks like on an average Central Coast house.
Stripping the Old Roof Off
The old sheets or tiles come off, along with the fixings, the old ridge capping and the flashings. Tile, Decramastic, pressed metal and ageing Colorbond all come off differently, which is part of why a re-roof is priced after someone has been on the roof. Asbestos cement sheeting is handled separately, and that process is set out further down this page.
Checking and Replacing the Battens
Once the old roof is off, the timber is visible for the first time in decades, and this is the part you cannot price properly from the ground. We check the timber battens and replace any that are damaged or rotten. On a tile to metal conversion the batten spacing usually changes as well, because metal sheets span differently to tiles.
What Sarking Does Under a New Roof
Sarking is the foil layer that goes over the battens before the sheets. It catches condensation, adds a second line against wind driven rain, and helps with heat in the roof space over summer. Older Central Coast homes often have none at all, so it is worth asking any roofer quoting your re-roof whether sarking is included and what type.
Installing the New Colorbond or Zincalume Sheets
Then the new roof goes on, with new flashings, new ridge capping and new fixings throughout.
We install Colorbond and Zincalume in CUSTOM ORB, TRIMDEK and KLIP-LOK profiles, and which one suits your house depends on the pitch of your roof, the span, and the look you are after.
The profiles and materials are set out on our metal roofing page, and you can see the full Colorbond range on our roof colours page or in person at our Charmhaven showroom before you choose.
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How Many Days a Roof Replacement Takes
How many days the whole re-roof takes depends on the size of the roof, the pitch, the access, and what the battens look like once the old roof is off.
We will always try to do a site visit before quoting, so what you are given is based on your roof rather than a guess over the phone.
Replacing a Tile Roof With a Metal Roof
The tiles come off, the battens are checked and re-spaced for sheeting, and a new Colorbond roof goes on. It takes a lot of weight off the frame, it suits coastal weather, and it does not need repointing the way a tile roof does. The full process, including what we do with the old tiles, is on our tile roof to Colorbond metal roof page.
Polycarbonate Sections on Verandah and Pergola Roofs
Not every replacement is the whole house. We also replace smaller roof sections on their own, such as a verandah roof or a pergola roof, and those often go back in polycarbonate where you want light through rather than solid sheeting. A section like this is commonly done at the same time as the main roof so the flashings and the roof line tie in properly.
Re-Roofing After Storm and Hail Damage
Hail and storms are the other reason Central Coast roofs get replaced before their time. Hail dents and splits sheets, wind lifts ridge capping and flashings, and once the coating is broken the rust follows. Where the damage is widespread, a new roof is usually the outcome rather than patching, and it is often an insurance matter.
We do insurance work and can document the condition of the roof for your insurer. The claim process and what we provide is set out on our storm and hail damage roofing page.
Guttering, Fascia and Gutter Guard With Your New Roof
The gutters, the fascia and the roof all meet at the same edge, so a re-roof is the sensible time to deal with them together. Doing them later means going back over finished work.
- New guttering, including box gutters and quad gutters, sized to clear water off the new roof properly. Details on our guttering page
- New downpipes where the existing ones are undersized or corroded, covered on our downpipes page
- Colorbond fascia covers over tired timber fascia, so the roof line matches and does not need repainting. See our fascia covers page
- Gutter guard, which matters on the Central Coast where gum leaves fill gutters fast. See our gutter guard page
Before & After Metal Roofing Transformations
See the difference a professionally installed metal roof can make. From worn and outdated roofs to durable, modern finishes built to last.
What Happens to Your Old Roof
The old sheeting, tiles, capping, flashings and fixings all leave with us. Nothing gets left in a pile beside the house for you to deal with. Metal roofing is recyclable at the end of its life.
You can see finished results on our roofing projects page.
Asbestos Roof Sheeting and How It Comes Off
Plenty of older Central Coast homes, garages and sheds still have asbestos cement roof sheeting. It cannot simply be stripped like a metal roof. We are licensed for asbestos roof removal and do the work to SafeWork NSW requirements, so the sheeting comes off under controlled conditions and is disposed of properly, and the new metal roof goes on afterwards. We have covered what the process involves in our post on asbestos roof removal and replacement costs on the Central Coast.
What Affects the Cost of a Roof Replacement
The things that move the price on a re-roof are mostly the things you cannot see from the ground. These are what change the number:
- The size and pitch of the roof, and how complex the shape is, since valleys, hips and dormers all add flashing work
- How much of the batten and rafter timber needs replacing once the old roof is off
- Whether the existing roof is tile, metal, Decramastic or asbestos cement, because each one comes off differently
- Access to the site, including how close a truck can get and whether scaffolding is needed
- The sheet profile and Colorbond colour you choose
- Whether guttering, downpipes, fascia covers, gutter guard or roof ventilation are being done at the same time
Our quotes are free and come with no obligation, and they set out the scope in writing so you know what is included before any work begins. We will always try to do a site visit so we can cover everything your roof needs.
What to Ask a Roofer Before You Book a Roof Replacement
If you are getting more than one quote, these questions will tell you the most about what you are actually buying:
- What is your roofing licence number, and are you insured and WorkCover accredited?
- Does the quote include replacing damaged battens, or is that an extra once the roof is off?
- Is sarking included, and what type?
- Are new flashings, ridge capping and fixings included, or are any being reused?
- Which sheet profile and which Colorbond or Zincalume product is quoted, by name?
- Who removes and disposes of the old roofing material, and is that in the price?
- Is there a written warranty, and does it cover workmanship as well as materials?
- How will the roof be made watertight at the end of each day?
Ours is licence 247575C.
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Colorbond and Zincalume Materials We Install
We install Colorbond and Zincalume steel in a range of profiles to suit your roof pitch and the look you are after:
Custom Orb: the classic corrugated profile, a familiar look for Central Coast homes and sheds.
Trimdek: a strong, cost-effective profile for both residential and commercial roofs.
Klip-Lok: a concealed-fix profile with no exposed screws, suited to long spans and lower-pitched roofs.
You can view the full Colorbond colour range in person at our Charmhaven showroom before you commit to a colour.
CUSTOM ORB®
This is the classic Australian Colorbond corrugated roofing profile that we all love. Ideal for modern and traditional architecture in residential and commercial applications. A long, wide, strong, lightweight and economical profile, CUSTOM ORB® roofing offers the versatility of being laid flat or spring curved and is equally at home in both traditional and contemporary architecture.
TRIMDEK®
Ideal for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
A popular and versatile profile featuring bold, trapezoidal ribs and subtle fluting in the pans, TRIMDEK® roofing provides a clean, elegant look and is available in long lengths, allowing one sheet to span from ridge to gutter without end laps on most applications. Made of rigid high strength steel yet remarkably light, TRIMDEK® roofing provides excellent spanning capacity and remarkable recovery after deformation.
KLIP-LOK®
KLIP-LOK® roofing is a favourite for all roofing projects. With a concealed fixing system for uninterrupted lines and superb water tightness. The KLIP-LOK® range offers two profiles: KLIP-LOK CLASSIC® 700 featuring longitudinal fluting and KLIP-LOK 700 HI-STRENGTH® featuring lateral fluting and ideal for spring curving.
The KLIP-LOK™ system allows a fast installation with shorter sheet lengths that can be economically utilised avoiding the potential site and handling issues of longer roof sheets and it is an economical roofing option.
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