How Long Should a Roof Restoration Take to Complete?

Roofs, like anything have a lifespan. This lifespan is determined by a number of factors, including build quality, materials, weather, geographical location and how well the roof has been looked after in its lifetime. Generally, once a roof gets to a certain age, it may need to be restored. Roof restoration entails cleaning, re-bedding and pointing, and re-coating the roof to give it a new lease on life. Some repair work may also be involved, from replacing cracked or broken tiles and ridge caps, to replacing rusted gutters, downpipes and valleys, or broken fascias.

How long roof restorations take to complete also depends on a number of factors. Winter can be a difficult time for roof restoration, due to weather conditions. Peak times may mean that roofing companies have their roofers working on multiple jobs at the same time due to higher demand. Even whether the house is single or double storey can determine how long a roof restoration job may take. The latter can be an issue, because double storey houses require scaffolding for safety and access, unlike single storey houses, which usually only require the installation of temporary guard rails.

Generally speaking, it should take between 2-5 days to complete a roof restoration, depending on the size of the roof, overall complexity of the job and weather conditions. If your roof needs restoring and you want it done urgently, it is best not to wait until mid-way into spring or summer to book, as lead times may be extended, due to those times being the peak times to restore roofs. Also, make sure that you find a licensed professional roofing company to undertake the work.

Top Glaze Roofing Systems® are a licensed and experienced roofing company that have been servicing Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs since 1987. To organise a professional assessor to come out and provide a free no obligation roof report and quote for all your roofing needs, call 1800 88 77 98 anytime.