The five stages of a Wollongong restoration

Five stages: high-pressure clean to strip moss, lichen and grime; replacement of any cracked or slipped tiles; rebedding and repointing the ridge caps with flexible pointing; primer coat to seal the surface; and two coats of a heat-reflective membrane.

Wollongong has every type of housing — older suburbs around Mount Pleasant and Figtree with terracotta and original concrete tiles, mid-era homes in Fairy Meadow and Corrimal, and newer estates further north. We've worked on every era and we adjust the approach to suit.

If you're not sure whether you need full restoration or targeted roof repairs in Wollongong, we'll inspect and tell you straight. We don't push the more expensive option.

Why Wollongong roofs wear faster

Wollongong sits between the escarpment and the ocean. Salt-laden easterlies coat tiles every day, and the strong westerlies coming over the escarpment flex roof structures and lift loose tiles. The combination is harder on roofs than either factor alone.

UV is harsh, and the temperature swings between hot afternoons and cool valley nights cycle tiles between expansion and contraction. Pointing cracks, sealants break down, and roofs that look fine from the ground are quietly failing up top.

Older suburbs often have rigid mortar pointing from original construction that's now cracked through. Once water gets through the ridge, it tracks down inside and onto the battens.

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 and a realistic timeframe. Most Wollongong restorations take three to five working days. We tarp at the end of each day if needed, protect gardens and pathways, and clean up properly.

Pointing comes with a manufacturer warranty and our workmanship is guaranteed in writing. Before-and-after photos when the job's done. Selling the house? A restoration plus a roof clean lifts kerb appeal a lot.

Local, family-owned, licensed and insured. Give us a call.