Roof plumber Perth
Roof leaking into the ceiling, rusted flashings or a box gutter that overflows? Our qualified, insured roof plumbers find where the water gets in and fix it.
Tell us your suburb and what the gutters are doing. We take it from there.
- Licensed and insured
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Same day where possible
- Perth metro, north and south of the river
Roof plumbing is the trade that keeps rain moving off your roof and away from the house: the gutters, downpipes, box gutters and valleys, the flashings around chimneys, vents, skylights and air conditioners, and the stormwater pipes that carry water to a soakwell, the street drain or a rainwater tank. Our Perth roof plumbers install, repair and replace those parts and trace a roof leak back to whichever part has failed. Most calls start with a stain on the ceiling, an overflow in a winter downpour, or rust that has finally broken through.
What's included in roof plumbing
Included
- Roof leak tracing from the ceiling stain back to the entry point
- Flashings resealed, refitted or replaced around chimneys, vents, skylights and air conditioners
- Rusted or blocked roof valleys cleared, resealed or replaced
- Metal ridge capping and barge flashings refixed or replaced
- Box gutters repaired or replaced, with overflows added where they are missing
- Downpipes added, moved or reconnected to the soakwell or stormwater drain
- Rainwater tank connections, with a proper overflow
- Metal roof sheets refixed, resealed or replaced, and cracked tiles swapped, where the leak is coming in
- Gutters, downpipes and stormwater planned and fitted to new builds, extensions and patios
- A pre-winter check of flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes
Quoted separately
- Re-bedding and re-pointing of tiled ridge capping (roof tiling work)
- Tile replacement beyond the leak area, and full roof restoration or re-roofing
- Ceiling, plaster and insulation repairs after a leak
- Full gutter replacement when a run has rusted through (a gutter replacement job)
- Gutter cleaning as a stand-alone job
- Gutter guard supply and fitting
About roof plumbing in Perth
Most people call a roofer or a general plumber when the ceiling stains, but a roof leak is usually a roof plumbing problem. The water gets in at a lifted flashing, a rusted valley, an overflowing box gutter, or a cracked tile or split roof sheet, and by the time the stain shows it can have travelled metres along the ceiling timbers. We look at the roof and the ceiling space together, find the entry point, and quote the repair to the cause rather than the symptom.
Whatever you call it, roof plumbing, roof leak repair, ridge cap repairs, flashing repairs or valley replacement, it is the same visit. On a new build, an extension or a patio we also fit the gutters, downpipes and stormwater runs. Drainage trouble on the ground counts too: water pooling against the house, or soil washing away from the footings and paths, usually means a downpipe letting out in the wrong place.
We work across the Perth metro area, north and south of the river, from Joondalup and Duncraig through Morley and Floreat to Victoria Park. To book, call us or ask for a free quote online: tell us your suburb, how many storeys and where the water is showing, and send a photo if you can take one safely from the ground.
Why Perth trusts Aus Gutters
Local Perth team
Based in Perth and on roofs across the metro area every day, we know the winter fronts, the leaf litter and the coastal salt that shorten the life of a roof.
Licensed and insured
Our team is licensed and insured for the work we take on, and our roof plumbers hold the trade qualification, so you are covered while we are on your roof.
Free quotes with no obligation
Tell us where the water is showing and we look at the roof, then quote before any work starts. The quote is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Our guarantee
Satisfaction guaranteed. That is our guarantee: if a repair we made is not right, tell us and we come back and put it right.
Service areas
Roof plumbing across Perth
Our roof plumbers cover the Perth metro area, north and south of the river. Pick your suburb below, or ask about any other.
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So what does a roof plumber in Perth do, exactly?
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A roof plumber is the tradesperson for everything on a roof that carries water rather than simply keeping it out: gutters, downpipes, box gutters, valleys, flashings, ridge and barge cappings, rainwater tank connections and the stormwater pipes that take the water away. Roofers lay the tiles and sheets; roof plumbers make sure the water that lands on them goes where it should, and the two trades overlap enough that we can swap a cracked tile beside the flashing we are repairing.
Perth is hard on roof plumbing. Summer bakes sealants and loosens fixings, the winter fronts from June to August drive rain up under cappings and flashings, and coastal suburbs add salt that shortens the life of unpainted steel. Leaf litter from gums and peppermints, and sand on the sea breeze, fill valleys and box gutters that nobody sees from the ground. Most of the leaks we trace come down to one of those.
In Western Australia, plumbing licences and building service registration are overseen by the boards at Building and Energy. Read about the Plumbers Licensing Board and the Building Services Board at Building and Energy WA.
What a roof plumbing visit involves
We start where the water shows and work backwards. A ceiling stain is rarely under the leak, because water runs along rafters, battens and sarking before it drops, so we find the wet track in the ceiling space, then go up on the roof above it. On a tiled roof that means the valleys, the flashings at walls and chimneys, and any cracked or slipped tiles. On a Colorbond or zincalume roof it means the cappings, the sheet laps and fixings, and the flashings around vents.
Then we fix the cause: reseal or refit a lifted flashing, clear or replace a rusted valley, or swap the split tile or sheet. Small jobs are done on the spot; anything that needs materials or a dry day is quoted first. A check of the flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes each autumn, with a gutter clean at the same time, is the cheapest way to keep a repaired roof dry through winter.
When Perth homes need a roof plumber
Most of the year's rain falls between May and September, with the strongest fronts from June to August, so a roof that leaked last winter should be looked at before the next one. Homes up on the Darling Scarp usually get more rain than the coastal plain and more leaf litter from the jarrah and marri; homes near the coast collect wind-blown sand and salt. Both fill valleys and box gutters fast.
Most calls come in the first heavy rain of the season, or after hail or a storm, but the signs are usually there beforehand.
- A ceiling stain that grows after rain, or a drip near a chimney, skylight, vent or air conditioner
- Water pouring over a box gutter or out of a valley in a downpour
- Rust streaks or holes in a valley, a capping or a gutter run
- Water pooling against the house, or soil washing away from footings and paths, which usually means poor drainage from the roof
- A new build, extension or patio that needs gutters, downpipes and stormwater connected
What affects the cost of roof plumbing in Perth
There is no single price, because no two roofs fail the same way. We look at the roof before we quote, the quote is free, and it comes before any work starts.
These are the things that move a quote up or down.
- What has failed: resealing a flashing costs less than replacing it, and clearing a valley costs less than replacing a rusted one
- Access: a single-storey home with a low pitch is quicker and safer to work on than a two-storey home with a steep roof
- Materials: Colorbond costs more than zincalume, and a coastal grade of steel costs more again
- Timing: an urgent call in a winter front is harder to fit in than a job booked in autumn
Colorbond, zincalume and PVC on Perth roofs
Most roof plumbing in Perth is steel. Colorbond is BlueScope's pre-painted steel, made in a wide colour range, and it is the usual choice for gutters, valleys, cappings and flashings where the metal is visible. Zincalume is the same steel without the paint: cheaper, fine where it is hidden, but it does not last as long near the coast, where Colorbond's coastal grade earns its price.
PVC downpipes are common on older Perth homes. They do not rust, but they go brittle in the sun and crack at the joints, which is a common reason for water pooling against a wall; swapping them for Colorbond is a small job we often do alongside a roof repair. Whatever the material, a box gutter with no overflow will find its way into the ceiling in a storm.
How roof plumbing fits with our other gutter services
Because a roof plumber also handles guttering, one visit can cover the leak, the rusted gutter run beneath it and the downpipe that no longer reaches the drain. A single run that sags or leaks at a joint is a gutter repair; several runs rusted through is a gutter replacement, quoted separately so you can see what each costs. Gutter cleaning and gutter guards keep the whole system draining afterwards, and on a new build we install the lot.
FAQs
Roof plumbing questions
What does a roof plumber do?
A roof plumber installs, repairs and replaces everything that carries rain off a roof: gutters, downpipes, box gutters, valleys, flashings and the stormwater pipes that take water to a soakwell, the street drain or a rainwater tank. They also trace roof leaks back to the part that has failed. If water is coming through the ceiling, a roof plumber is the trade to call first.
Do I need a roof plumber or a roofer for a roof leak?
Usually a roof plumber. Most roof leaks come from a flashing, a valley, a box gutter or a roof sheet lap, and those are all roof plumbing parts. We find the entry point, fix it, and can swap a cracked tile beside it. A roofer is the trade for widespread broken tiles, failed ridge bedding or a full re-roof, and if that is what we find, we say so.
What is roof flashing and why does it leak?
Flashing is the strip of metal that seals the joins on a roof: where the roof meets a wall or chimney, around vents, skylights and air conditioners. Perth summers dry out the sealant and loosen fixings, so a flashing lifts or splits and lets water in years before the metal fails. We reseal or refit a sound flashing and replace a rusted or cracked one.
How much does roof plumbing cost in Perth?
It depends on what has failed and how hard it is to reach. Resealing one flashing or clearing a valley on a single-storey home sits at the low end; replacing a box gutter, several valleys or a run of roof sheets on a two-storey home costs more, and Colorbond costs more than zincalume. We look at the roof, then give you a free quote before any work starts.
How soon can you come out?
For an active leak, often the same day where a roof plumber is free and the weather allows. For work that can wait, we give you the earliest date we can when you call. Winter is the busy season for every roof plumber in Perth, so if a stain appears every wet season, book before June.
How long does roof plumbing work take?
Resealing a flashing, clearing a valley or reconnecting a downpipe is normally a single visit. Replacing box gutters, several valleys or a run of roof sheets can take a few days and sometimes waits on materials or a dry spell. We tell you how long the job should take when we quote, and if timing matters, say so up front.
Do I need to leave my home while you work?
No. The work happens on the roof and in the ceiling space, and there is no major construction, so you can stay home throughout. We remove and replace sections of flashing, capping, guttering or roof sheeting and clean up before we leave. If we need to get into the ceiling through the manhole, we ask first.
Do you work weekends?
You can contact us on weekends, and if a leak is urgent, tell us and we do our best to get someone out to get it under control. Routine quotes and larger jobs are usually booked on weekdays. Say when you are available and we work around it.
Are roof plumbers licensed in Western Australia?
Roof plumbing is a trade in its own right, with its own Certificate III. In Western Australia it sits outside the Plumbers Licensing Board's licence classes, which cover water supply, sanitary and drainage plumbing, so there is no roof plumbing licence to look up. What matters is the trade qualification and insurance for working at height; our team is qualified and insured, and licensed for the work WA does regulate.
Is roof plumbing work covered by a warranty?
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by our guarantee, and the terms are written into your quote, so you can see what is covered and for how long before you book. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties on top: Colorbond steel, for example, is warranted by BlueScope for a period that depends on the product and how close the house is to the coast.
Which Perth suburbs do you cover?
The Perth metro area, north and south of the river. We have local pages for Duncraig, Joondalup, Morley, Floreat and Victoria Park, and we work in the suburbs around them, from the coast to the foothills of the Darling Scarp. If you are outside those, tell us your suburb when you call or request a quote and we will confirm.
Are you the tradespeople, or a booking service?
Aus Gutters is a Perth booking service: your quote and your repair come from a licensed and insured local roof plumbing business in our network, not from Aus Gutters staff. You deal with one number, the business that quotes you is the one that does the work, and it stands behind the job.
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