Areas / Elizabeth 5112 / City of Playford
Roofing in Elizabeth
Elizabeth was planned and built from the mid-1950s, largely by the South Australian Housing Trust, and many of its homes are now well past sixty. Their roofs have generally had little done to them in that time, which makes an honest inspection more important than a quick price.
Elizabeth roofs / what we see
Trust-era homes were built simply and economically, and the roofs reflect it: tile or early metal over light framing, often with no sarking and modest gutters. A restoration can still be worthwhile where the tiles are sound; where the frame is carrying a heavy, failing tile roof, converting to metal can be the better long-term spend.
Asbestos-cement was widely used in homes of this period, in eaves, wet areas and some roofs. It is identified at inspection and, where removal is needed, handled by a licensed asbestos removalist under the proper controls, never cut or washed by a roofing crew.
What we check in Elizabeth
- 01Frame condition under heavy tile roofs
- 02Asbestos-cement eaves and roof sheeting
- 03Small or rusted gutters and missing downpipes
- 04Investment homes where the landlord and tenant both need notice
The work that comes up here
- 01
Roof restoration
Where the tiles and frame are sound.
- 02
Roof replacement
Lighter metal roofs on ageing frames.
- 03
Gutters & downpipes
Undersized and rusted gutters replaced.
How it goes
- 01Inspection. On the roof and in the cavity where it's accessible, with photos of everything we find.
- 02Recommendation. Repair, restore or replace — with the reasons, and the photos that show them.
- 03Written quote. Scope, materials and price in writing before any work is booked.
Nearby
Roofing Salisbury / Roofing Modbury / Roofing Prospect / all areas