Roof Repairs Melville - compare quotes for corrugated iron repairs and re-roofing, rust treatment, older house roofs, bullnose verandas, gutters and roofs on houses used as businesses.
Many older Melville houses still have corrugated iron roofs, bullnose verandas and pressed ceilings below, and repairs need to protect those as much as fix the leak.
Roof material, veranda or main roof, and what needs doing.
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| Job | Indicative range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out and minor repair | R950 – R2,600 | Often credited against the job |
| Fixing and washer replacement | R25 – R60 each | Coated with sealing washers |
| Corrugated sheet replacement | R450 – R950/m² | Profile matched |
| Full corrugated re-roof | R480 – R880/m² | Including flashings |
| Bullnose veranda re-sheeting | R650 – R1,400/m² | Curved sheets |
| Rust treatment and painting | R95 – R210/m² | Sound sheeting only |
| Ogee or half-round gutters | R380 – R850 per metre | Period profiles |
| Ridge capping replacement | R180 – R420 per metre | Rolled or plain |
| Under-sheet insulation | R180 – R380/m² | Added during re-roof |
| Heritage condition report | R6,500 – R25,000 | For approvals |
Indicative Melville ranges, not quotations. Rates track Roofing Contractors Johannesburg. Period profiles such as bullnose sheets and ogee gutters cost more than standard, but they keep the house looking right.
Protecting What Is Below
- Pressed ceilings. Water staining and rust on pressed metal is hard to restore, so stop leaks early.
- Timber ceilings and floors. Prolonged leaks stain and rot original timber.
- Wall plates. Water running down inside walls damages plaster and old brickwork.
- Dust from old roofs. Decades of dust fall through when sheets are lifted; protect rooms below.
- Old wiring. Roof spaces in older houses may have wiring that needs care during work.
Mention pressed or timber ceilings so contractors protect them during the work.
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A corrugated iron roof on an older house often has more life in it than it looks. Leaks commonly come from old nails that have loosened, perished washers, and failed flashings at chimneys and walls rather than from the sheets themselves. Refixing with coated screws and sealing washers, replacing the worst sheets and treating surface rust can extend the roof for years. Where sheets are perforated across large areas, a full re-roof in matching profile is the honest answer. Houses older than 60 years may need heritage approval for changes to the covering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an old corrugated roof be saved?
Often. Refixing, replacing the worst sheets and treating rust extends many older roofs.
Why does my tin roof leak at the nails?
Old nails loosen and washers perish. Coated screws with sealing washers are the fix.
Can bullnose verandas be re-sheeted?
Yes, with pre-curved sheets. They cost more than straight sheeting.
Does a heritage house need approval to re-roof?
If older than 60 years, changes may need permission. Like-for-like is usually simpler.
Should insulation be added during a re-roof?
It is the cheapest time to do it, and makes a big difference under metal sheets.
Are houses used as businesses treated differently?
The roof work is similar, but liability cover and working hours need agreeing.
How loud is rain on corrugated iron?
Loud without insulation. Under-sheet insulation reduces it noticeably.
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