Restoring a Gerringong roof step-by-step
A proper restoration is a five-stage job. We start with a high-pressure clean to strip moss, lichen and salt residue. Then we replace any cracked or slipped tiles. Next is rebedding and repointing the ridge caps with flexible pointing — never rigid mortar, which cracks within a few years on coastal roofs. After that comes a primer coat to seal the surface, and finally two coats of a heat-reflective membrane.
Prep is what makes a restoration last. If the surface isn't cleaned properly, the coating won't bond and it'll start lifting in 12–24 months. That's the most common reason cheap restorations fail. We don't cut corners on the prep, even when no-one will see it from the ground.
If your roof's still in reasonable shape, sometimes targeted roof repairs in Gerringong are the smarter call. We'll inspect honestly and tell you what we'd do if it were our place.
Why Gerringong roofs need restoration
Gerringong is right on the open coast. Salt-laden easterlies coat tiles and metal fixings every day, and the southerlies that come through Werri Beach can lift loose tiles fast. Older homes around the village often have terracotta with original 1960s–80s pointing that's well past its useful life. Newer estates around Foxground are now hitting the age where the first round of pointing is breaking down.
UV is the silent killer. Concrete and terracotta tiles lose their colour and start absorbing water instead of shedding it once the surface coating wears off. From the ground it just looks like a tired roof, but inside the cavity the battens are slowly getting wet every time it rains.
Restoration catches all of it before the structure is affected. Done at the right time, you avoid expensive carpentry work down the track.
What to expect with Willows Roofing
Call 0436 443 898 or send the quote form. We'll inspect, photograph everything, and give you a written quote with a clear scope. Most Gerringong restorations take three to five working days. We tarp anything we can't finish on the day, protect your gardens, and clean up properly each afternoon.
Pointing comes with a manufacturer warranty and our workmanship is guaranteed in writing. You'll get before-and-after photos. If you're prepping the house for sale, a restoration seriously lifts kerb appeal — buyers notice the roof.
We're local, family-owned, licensed and insured. No high-pressure sales, no upselling. Give us a call.