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Inspect the ridge line
We check every ridge and hip cap for cracked pointing, movement and failed bedding, and show you where the water is getting in.
Roof Repointing MelbourneEastern SuburbsKew
Dulux Accredited Applicator
Roof Repointing
in Kew.
Kew's Victorian-era and Edwardian homes carry ridge capping bedded in cement mortar that, after well over a century in some cases, has typically cracked and started to lift.
10-Year Warranty
Melbourne & Surrounding Suburbs
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10yr Warranty
Fully Insured
Family Owned
Postcode3101
RegionEastern Suburbs
Common roof stockTerracotta tile · Slate · Concrete tile
NCC climate zoneZone 6
Roof Repointing · Kew
Why ridge caps fail on Kew tile roofs
Kew's Victorian-era and Edwardian homes carry ridge capping bedded in cement mortar that, after well over a century in some cases, has typically cracked and started to lift. Under the suburb's dense tree canopy near the Yarra, that failing pointing traps moisture from leaf litter and shade far longer than it would on an open roof, accelerating deterioration. Re-pointing strips out the old cracked mortar, re-beds the ridge capping securely, and finishes with a flexible pointing compound that flexes with the roof instead of cracking under movement.
Kew's period housing stock means many roofs are carrying original or long-aged ridge pointing that's well overdue for attention, and the heavy tree cover accelerates how fast it deteriorates.
Local roof weather
Roof weather in Kew
Melbourne's swing from hot days to cold, wet ones works rigid old mortar loose, and with rain on roughly ~125 days a year, cracked pointing in Kew lets water into the roof long after the storm passes.
~125
rain days a year
days with measurable rain
November
wettest month
when a sealed roof earns its keep
~6
days over 35°C
why a cured coating matters
Extreme (11–13)
summer UV
what a fresh coating shrugs off
Melbourne UV now:
Now in Kew: °C,
Annual rainfall: 750–800 mmest.
Climate normals (2015–2024) from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis — gridded reanalysis, so rainfall is an estimate that runs a little high versus long-term gauge averages. Live UV from ARPANSA, live conditions from Open-Meteo.
The process
How a True Roof repointing job works
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Re-bed where needed
Caps that have lifted or lost their bedding are re-set on fresh mortar so they sit true and secure.
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Re-point with flexible compound
A flexible pointing compound is applied over the bedding — it moves with the roof through heat and cold instead of cracking like old cement.
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Finish & check
We colour-match the pointing, clean up, and confirm the whole ridge line is sealed and secure.
Roof types in Kew
Repointing applies to tiled roofs — terracotta and concrete — where the ridge and hip caps are mortar-bedded. It is often done as part of a full restoration, but a stand-alone repoint is the right call when the tiles are otherwise sound and only the ridge lines have failed.
Our standard
Our repointing uses a flexible pointing system and is backed by a 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee and a 10-Year Dulux Acratex Material Warranty.
Roofing showcase
Before & after.
A look at what restoration, cleaning and repair can do for a tired roof.
Before After Full roof restoration 
Before After Tile clean and recoat 
Flashing repair 
Roof clean What affects your price
What drives the cost of repointing in Kew
- The length of ridge capping and number of hips to repoint.
- The condition of the existing mortar and whether tiles need re-bedding.
- Access, given overhanging trees on many Kew blocks.
The real cost of waiting
Fix the mortar now. Avoid the ceiling bill later.
| Ridge repointing from $1,500 | Interior damage bill $4,500 – $12,000+ | |
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| Seals the ridge line against wind-driven rain | ||
| Backed by workmanship warranty | ||
| Completed in a single day | ||
| Prevents ceiling plaster damage | ||
| Avoids insulation replacement costs | ||
| Stops structural batten rot before it starts |
Cracked mortar is a slow-motion interior flood.
A hairline crack in ridge pointing looks minor. But every Melbourne downpour pushes water through that gap and into the roof cavity. Over months, insulation gets waterlogged, plaster softens, and ceiling cornice begins to fail. By the time the stain appears on your ceiling, the damage has already spread further than you can see. Repointing the ridge today, for a fraction of the cost, closes the door on that entire cascade before it starts.
Book online — free assessment
We'll inspect the ridge and tell you honestly what needs doing.
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What Melbourne homeowners say
Kew roof repointing — your questions
Yes — many original roofs are old enough that their ridge pointing has cracked or crumbled after decades of exposure, and the heavy tree cover can trap moisture against it, accelerating damage.
No — repointing works with your existing tile and ridge capping, restoring the seal without changing the roof's original appearance, which matters on Kew's heritage-flavoured streets.
A quality flexible pointing compound typically lasts well over a decade before it needs attention again, far longer than the century-old cement mortar it often replaces here.
Ready to sort your Kew roof?
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