Roof repairs
Broken or slipped tiles, damaged flashing and storm damage, fixed before small problems spread.
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15 years of roofing experience
Quality roofing built to last
Roof repairs, slate roofing, restorations and new roofs across Melbourne.
From a single cracked tile to a full re-roof, Charlie, a fully insured roofer and slate specialist with 15 years of experience, inspects the job, explains what needs doing and gives you a clear quote before any work starts.
5.0 on GoogleFive stars from every review
Fully insuredPeace of mind on every job
Slate specialistRepairs, re-slating and flashings
Clear quotesFair, upfront pricing in writing
Our services
Complete roofing solutions
From small repairs to full roof replacements, we recommend the right fix for your roof, not the biggest job.
Slate roofing
Specialist slate repairs, re-slating and flashings, done with care to suit older and heritage homes.
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Roof replacements
When a roof is past repair, we strip it and replace it with tile, slate or Colorbond built to last.
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Roof restoration
Re-bedding and re-pointing ridge caps, replacing broken tiles and resealing to bring a tired roof back.
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New roofs
Roofing for new builds and extensions, in tile, slate or metal, working with you or your builder.
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Leak detection
We trace where water is actually getting in, often not where the stain shows, and fix the cause.
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Why choose us
Your local roofing specialist
First Choice Roofing Specialist is a St Kilda East roofing business run by Charlie, who has 15 years of experience on the tools. Customers choose us for honest advice, careful work and being easy to deal with from the first call.
- 15 years of roofing experience
- Fully insured
- 10 year workmanship guarantee
- Specialist in slate roofing as well as tile and metal
- Charlie explains what needs doing before any work starts
- Fair, upfront pricing with a written quote
- Fast response, including emergency leak repairs
- Clean, tidy work sites throughout the job
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Recent roofing projects
Real jobs, photographed on the roof before, during and after the work.
Valley replacement on a terracotta tile roof
The old valley was rusted through and packed with debris. We stripped it back to the battens and fitted a new valley before relaying the tiles.
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During
AfterSlate roof renewal
A worn, patched slate roof re-slated with new natural slates and fresh flashings.
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AfterMore of our work
Testimonials
What our clients say
Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews on Google.
★★★★★
“Would definitely recommend Charlie. He came out to have a look at some roofing issues I had and was really helpful in explaining what needed doing, including the leaks around the chimney and the ridge capping. The pricing was really fair and he was professional and easy to deal with throughout. You can tell he takes pride in his work!”Rhea E.Chimney leaks and ridge capping
★★★★★
“Charlie came out to carry out an emergency repair after the bad weather caused a leak in my roof. He was really quick to respond, talked me through the whole process from start to finish, and did a great job at a great price. Would definitely recommend Charlie!”Elliot B.Storm damage repair
★★★★★
“Had 3 different leaks in the roof was quoted quickly and fixed by the next day. Thanks mate”Anton S.Leak repairs
★★★★★
“Charlie came and completed a full refit of the gutters at my house, great work, great bloke”Louis H.Guttering
★★★★★
“Charlie replaced my defective valley flashing was quick to get a quote sent over and complete the was clean and tidy and throughout the job”Phoebe H.Valley flashing replacement
How it works
Four simple steps
Enquiry
Send the quote form or call us. Tell us what you’ve noticed and add photos if you have them.
Inspection
We come out at a time that suits you, check the roof properly and talk you through what we found.
Quote
You get a clear written quote covering the work, materials, price and timing.
Agreed work
Once you’re happy, we book it in, do the job and clean up before we leave.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for quotes?
No. Quotes are free, with no obligation to go ahead.
Which areas do you cover?
We’re based in St Kilda East and cover all of Melbourne.
Should I repair or replace my roof?
Most roofs can be repaired or restored. We only recommend replacement when the material has reached the end of its life or repairs would cost more over time, and we’ll show you why.
My roof is leaking right now. What should I do?
Call us on 0498 102 378. Move valuables away from the drip and catch the water if you can. Please don’t climb onto a wet roof yourself.
How long does a restoration or roof painting job take?
It depends on the size and condition of the roof and the weather, since coatings need dry days. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe in your quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. First Choice Roofing Specialist is fully insured.
Do you work on slate roofs?
Yes. Slate is a specialty. We repair and replace individual slates, re-slate whole roofs and redo the flashings around chimneys, walls and valleys.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. Our workmanship comes with a 10 year guarantee.
Get a free roofing quote
Tell us about your roof and we’ll get back to you to arrange an inspection. Prefer to talk? Call or email us directly.
- 0498 102 378
- firstchoice.roofingspecialist6@gmail.com
- @firstchoiceroofingspecialist
- St Kilda East VIC, servicing Melbourne