Roof Repairs
Prompt leak and tile repairs across Nowra, Bomaderry and the wider Shoalhaven — before the next east-coast low arrives.
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Roof Replacement
Full re-roofing for Shoalhaven homes in tile or Colorbond, with coastal-grade materials specified for riverfront and beachside properties.
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Clean, repoint, rebed ridge caps and repaint ageing tile roofs across the Shoalhaven — extending roof life without a full replacement.
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Gutter repairs, full replacements and ember-guard leaf guards for Shoalhaven homes, including bush-fire prone areas around Cambewarra and Nowra Hill.
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Fast storm response after east-coast lows and severe weather events — the Shoalhaven's documented storm history makes emergency call-outs a primary service.
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Thorough roof inspections and written reports for Shoalhaven homeowners, buyers, or insurance documentation after storm damage.
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Metal roofing built for the salt and the wind
Colorbond has become the default roof across much of the modern Shoalhaven — and for good reason. It's light, it goes on fast, it handles the strong winds that come with an east-coast low, and it suits everything from a new estate home at Worrigee to a beach house at Culburra. But near the coast, the grade and the detailing are everything, and that's where a lot of metal roofs are let down.
Nowra Roofing Co installs and replaces metal and Colorbond roofing across the region, specified for where your home actually sits. Licensed & insured. Workmanship warranty on every installation. Call (02) 4406 4996 for a free quote, or request one here.
The salt problem — and how we deal with it
The closer you get to Jervis Bay and the open coast south of Culburra Beach, the more aggressively salt-laden air attacks a roof. It doesn't just dull the colour — it corrodes cut edges, eats into flashings, and rusts cheap fixings until sheets work loose. We've seen metal roofs near the water fail years early simply because the wrong grade went on, or because the cut edges were never sealed.
For coastal-zone work at Huskisson, Vincentia, Sanctuary Point, Callala Bay, Culburra Beach and Greenwell Point, we specify:
- COLORBOND Ultra — the marine-grade coating made for salt exposure.
- Corrosion-resistant fixings so the screws don't fail before the sheet does.
- Sealed cut edges and proper flashing detail at every join, valley and penetration.
Inland at Nowra, Bomaderry and the western suburbs, standard Colorbond does the job at a better price — we'll tell you which your home needs rather than over-specifying. Call (02) 4406 4996 and we'll assess the right specification for your address, at no cost.
What we install
- New Colorbond roofs on new builds and extensions.
- Tile-to-Colorbond conversions, including structural checks and batten changeover.
- Re-roofing of rusted or failing metal roofs.
- Metal roofing on rural sheds, garages and acreage homes around Cambewarra and Nowra Hill.
Colorbond or tile — choosing for a Shoalhaven home
Both work here; the right call depends on the home and where it sits.
- Weight and structure — Colorbond is a fraction of the weight of tile, which is why it suits extensions, new builds and re-roofs where you don't want to over-load the frame.
- Wind — fixed-down metal sheet copes well with the sustained gusts of an east-coast low, which is why so many of the exposed coastal and ridge-top blocks run it.
- Look and street — tile still suits the character of established Nowra and Berry streets, and a tile restoration can be the cheaper move if the existing roof is sound.
- Maintenance — metal has no pointing to fail and sheds debris and moss more readily; tile holds colour and mass but needs the ridge work tended over time.
- Salt — within a few kilometres of the water, marine-grade COLORBOND Ultra and the right fixings outlast standard material by years.
We'll give you the honest comparison for your actual address rather than pushing one product.
What Colorbond roofing costs around here
A metal roof is priced on roof size and pitch, the grade of sheet (standard Colorbond versus marine-grade Ultra), whether it's a straight re-sheet or a tile-to-metal conversion needing a structural check and new battens, insulation and sarking choices, and access. A simple single-storey re-sheet sits at the lower end; a large, steep or salt-zone roof in Ultra with upgraded fixings sits higher. We measure and quote in writing after inspecting — you'll see the spec and the price line by line, not a phone guess.
Local, licensed and warranty-backed
Every metal roof we install is licensed, insured and covered by a workmanship warranty, and we leave the site clean with your gutters cleared. A new metal roof often pairs with new guttering, and if you're weighing metal against a tile restoration, we'll give you the honest comparison.
We work across the whole service area, including Huskisson, Culburra Beach and Nowra. Call (02) 4406 4996 to get started.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between standard Colorbond and COLORBOND Ultra?
COLORBOND Ultra uses a tougher coating designed for severe environments — particularly the marine and industrial zones near the coast. For a home within a few kilometres of Jervis Bay or the open ocean, Ultra and matching corrosion-resistant fixings are worth the difference; further inland, standard Colorbond is usually fine. We specify based on how close you are to the salt.
Is Colorbond a good choice for a coastal Shoalhaven home?
Yes, provided it's the right grade and installed properly. Metal is light, sheds water fast and copes well with the strong winds we get from east-coast lows. The key on the coast is marine-grade material, sealed cut edges and stainless or galvanised fixings — salt finds any shortcut, so the detailing matters as much as the sheet.
Can you replace an old tile roof with Colorbond?
We can. Many Shoalhaven owners switch from a tired tile roof to Colorbond for the lighter weight, the look and the lower maintenance. We check the roof structure first, since the framing and batten layout for metal differs from tile, then quote the changeover. It's part of our full re-roofing service.
How long does a Colorbond roof last on the coast?
Inland, a well-installed Colorbond roof comfortably lasts decades. On the coast the lifespan comes down entirely to the grade and the detailing — a standard-grade roof put on near Jervis Bay salt without sealed edges can fail years early, while a marine-grade COLORBOND Ultra roof with stainless or galvanised fixings and sealed cut edges holds up far longer. That's why we spec to your distance from the water rather than fitting one product everywhere.
Is metal roofing noisy in heavy rain?
Less than people expect. With proper sarking and modern insulation under the sheets, a Colorbond roof in a Shoalhaven downpour is no louder than a tiled one for most homes — and many owners find the difference negligible. We can talk through anti-condensation blanket and insulation options when we quote, which also help with heat and noise.
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