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Commercial roofing in Canberra

Commercial roofing in Canberra for sheds, offices and units

Roof repairs, re-sheeting and maintenance planning for owners and managers, organised around your tenants and your trading hours.

  • Metal deck, tiled and low-pitch roofs
  • Safe access and induction planned up front
  • Written scope, staged for tenanted buildings

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What do you need?

What commercial roofing work can you do?

We look after the roofs of warehouses and workshops in industrial areas such as Fyshwick, Hume, Mitchell and Symonston, as well as offices, shops, schools and unit complexes in the town centres. Typical work includes:

  • Leak tracing and repair.
  • Re-sheeting worn or rusted metal roofs.
  • Replacing flashings, box gutters, downpipes and skylights.
  • Fixing and resealing roof penetrations for plant and air conditioning.
  • Roof condition checks and maintenance plans.

Commercial roofs come in many types. If your roof is a specialist membrane system, we tell you honestly whether it suits our crew or needs a specialist.

What goes wrong with commercial roofs in Canberra?

Large roofs have large problems, and many start small. These are the usual suspects:

  • Blocked box gutters and sumps. Leaves and ash can build up and overflow into the building.
  • Loose fixings. Metal sheets expand and shrink with Canberra's big temperature swings, and screws can back out.
  • Rust on older sheds, particularly at laps, cut edges and fixings.
  • Ponding on low-pitch or flat roofs where water sits instead of draining.
  • Cracked skylights and failed seals around plant and vents.
  • Hail damage to sheets, skylights and rooftop equipment.

Condensation under metal roofs in winter can look like a leak, so we check for it before suggesting repairs. Smaller problems are similar to those on houses, covered under roof repair.

How is the work planned around tenants and safety?

Work at height is a serious risk. WorkSafe ACT sets the rules, and good planning matters more on commercial sites than on houses. Before work starts, we agree on:

  • Roof access, fall protection and edge protection.
  • Site induction and any permit requirements.
  • Working hours, noise limits and tenant notice.
  • Protection for pedestrians, vehicles and stock below the work area.
  • An asbestos check. Many workplaces built before 2004 need an asbestos register under work health and safety rules, so please have it ready.

For larger roofs, we can stage the work in sections so your business can keep operating.

Hail and storm work needs its own planning. After severe weather, a building manager should check for water inside, protect stock and equipment, and photograph the damage. Then call us for temporary cover and a proper inspection. Quick action usually limits both the damage and the downtime that follows.

We quote commercial roofing after a site visit. The main factors are roof area, type and height, access, how much sheeting or flashing needs replacing, how many penetrations there are and whether any asbestos needs to be dealt with. The need for staged work, after-hours access or special equipment can also change the price.

Small repairs, such as resealing a few penetrations, can take a day. Re-sheeting a shed roof can take days to weeks depending on size and weather. We will give you a realistic timeline in the written scope and tell you early if the weather forces a change.

How do I get a quote, and what about maintenance?

Send us the address, roof type if you know it and a short description of the problem, along with any plans or earlier reports. Owners corporations should include committee contact details and any approval steps. We provide a written quote that lists the scope and exclusions, which you can pass to your committee, property manager or insurer.

Regular checks are cheaper than emergency calls. A roof inspection once a year and after any major storm is common advice for commercial buildings. Keep each report on file with your maintenance records, so a committee, buyer or insurer can see how the roof has been looked after. Our roof inspection service can start that routine, and our storm damage repair page covers urgent work. See the home page for our other services.

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Questions about roofing in Canberra

Do you work on owners corporation and strata buildings?

Yes. We provide written scopes and quotes that you can take to your committee or manager. Decisions on common property often need committee approval, so allow time for that. Tell us about any rules on access, noise or working hours when you enquire, so the plan fits them from the start.

Can the business keep operating during roof work?

Usually yes, with planning. We can stage the work in sections, schedule noisy tasks outside trading hours where needed and protect areas below the work. Some jobs, such as work above sensitive equipment or food areas, need extra care, so tell us what happens under the roof.

How often should a commercial roof be inspected?

A common recommendation is at least once a year and after any severe storm or hail. Regular checks find loose fixings, blocked gutters and small leaks before they cause expensive damage inside. Keep each report on file, since insurers and buyers often ask for them.

Will you give me a written report for my insurer or property manager?

We can provide a written scope with photos that records what we found and what we recommend. That is useful for managers, committees and insurers. We cannot predict what an insurer will approve, and where a formal engineering or certifier report is needed, we will say so.

What do you need from me before work starts?

Site access details, contact names, any asbestos register, earlier roof reports or plans, and your working hours and tenant rules. If the building is strata, committee approval and a clear scope are also needed. The more we know up front, the fewer surprises on the day.

How it works

Call or request a quote

Tell us what is happening with the roof.

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A roofer checks the roof and gives a written price.

Work done right

Clean crew, nail sweep, warranty in writing.

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Tell us what you need and we call you back.

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