Leaking roofs

Leaking Roof Repairs in Wollongong

Whether it's a few drips or water pouring in, a roof leak spreads if it's left. We find where the water is getting in and repair it, with an eye on stopping the next one.

  • Leak detectionand repairs
  • Storm damagewind and moisture
  • Free quoteno obligation
A Gaffneys tradesman spraying a waterproof coating on a flat roof deck
Coating a flat roof deckDrips after rain are a warning. The damage is usually wider.

The cause

Why Roofs Leak

A roof leak usually comes down to one of three things. Knowing which tells us how to fix it.

  1. 01

    Wear

    Roofing materials age and break down, and small gaps open up where water can get in.

  2. 02

    Damage

    Wind and storms lift, crack or shift parts of the roof and let water through.

  3. 03

    Installation

    Sometimes the problem goes back to how the roof, or part of it, was put on.

Why it matters

Don't Wait for the Next Storm

Unlike most damage around a home, a leaking roof can, and will, spread: into ceilings, insulation and framing.

Left long enough, it can affect the stability of the structure and lead to mould. The moment you notice a leak is the time to get it looked at.

A Gaffneys tradesman working on a joint in a concrete deck
Sealing a joint in a concrete deck

What we do

Find It, Fix It, Prevent the Next One

The same approach we take with showers: the cause first, then the repair.

  1. 01

    Find the leak

    Roof leak detection, tracing the water back from where it shows.

  2. 02

    Repair the cause

    Leaking roof repairs, wind damage and moisture damage.

  3. 03

    Prevent the next one

    Preventative work to help avoid future roof damage.

Roof Leak Repairs Across the Illawarra

We're based in the Illawarra and work across Wollongong every week, from the northern suburbs down through Shellharbour and Kiama, and along the South Coast from Cronulla to Nowra and the Southern Highlands.

Roof Leak Questions

The questions we're asked most about leaking roofs.

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How do I know my roof is leaking?

Water stains or bubbling paint on a ceiling, drips after rain, damp or mouldy patches in the corners of a room, and a musty smell in the roof space are the usual signs.

Can you find where the water is getting in?

Yes. We offer roof leak detection as well as repairs. The drip inside is often some distance from where the water gets through the roof, so we trace it back first.

Do you repair storm and wind damage?

Yes. We repair wind damage and moisture damage, as well as leaks from wear or an underlying installation problem.

What should I do while it's leaking?

Catch the water, move anything valuable away and keep people clear of a wet or sagging ceiling. Then call us on 0432 685 338.

Can you stop it happening again?

Where we can, yes. Along with the repair, we look for anything likely to cause the next leak and suggest preventative work.

Tell Us Where It's Leaking.

A photo of the stain or drip inside, and one of the roof if you can take it safely from the ground, helps Paul work out what's going on.

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We service Wollongong, the Illawarra and the South Coast.

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Water Coming Through the Ceiling?

Call us or send a photo, and we'll get onto it.