Wednesday 8 April 2015

Don’t Be Conned! Signs Your Roof Restoration Is Dodgy

If you live in Melbourne and you need a reliable roof restoration company, beware! Over the years, more and more dodgy traders have come to the surface, making it crucial to know what to look out for.

A roof restoration does not simply involve a new coat of paint that makes your tiles look like new. A full restoration should look at the different products your roof needs to get the best possible outcome. This includes:

- Replacing broken tiles

- Removal of old mortar (bedding)

- Pointing in flexible pointing

- Other maintenance

- Pressure cleaning

- Coat of paint

When searching for the perfect roofing restoration company, make sure to look around and get many quotes. Ask for examples of previous work and qualifications.

Other things that you should check:

- See that the flexible pointing has been applied all over the roof and not just in the trouble areas.

- The cleaning and paint process should include a high pressure clean, 1 coat of sealer and 2 coats of paint.

- If you’ve managed to negotiate a lower price for your Roof Restoration, check that the trader hasn’t cut down on the coats of paint.

- Be very weary that your trader isn’t cutting corners with roof safety to save money. Melbourne has a 2 metre working at heights regulation and work safe may bring a homeowner into the investigation if this law is overlooked.

- Check that the trader has insurance

The team at Changing Roofs (http://changingroofs.com.au/) are Melbourne roof restoration leaders, with a plethora of experience behind them. During a roof restoration, they select the best products your roof needs to get the best outcome. You can view examples of their work (including before and after shots) here (http://changingroofs.com.au/services/).