Roof leak repairs in Adelaide. We find the real source and fix it.
A stain on the ceiling rarely sits under the actual leak. We track the water back to where it really gets in, fix the cause, and back it with a workmanship warranty so it stays fixed.
- Proper leak tracing, not guesswork
- Cracked tiles, ridge caps, valleys & flashing
- $0 call-out, fixed price before we start
- 12-month workmanship warranty
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Common causes of roof leaks in Adelaide
Cracked or slipped tiles
Brittle, cracked or wind-slipped tiles let water straight through to the timbers below.
Failed ridge capping
When the bedding mortar and pointing perish, the ridge caps lift and water runs in along the joint.
Rusted valley irons
The metal valleys that channel water between roof planes rust through over time and leak heavily.
Perished flashing
Flashing around chimneys, vents and skylights cracks and pulls away, opening a gap for water.
Blocked gutters
Debris-clogged gutters back water up under the tiles and into the eaves and ceiling.
Poor original workmanship
Wrong pitch, missing sarking or badly lapped sheets from the original build show up years later.
How we fix a leak for good
1. Trace the source
We inspect systematically and follow the water path back to where it really enters — not where it shows.
2. Stop the water
Emergency make-safe first if it's actively leaking, so no more water gets into the home.
3. Fix the cause
Permanent repair of the actual fault, backed by a 12-month workmanship warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Water rarely enters where it shows on the ceiling — it runs along battens and timbers before it drips. We inspect the roof systematically, checking the most common entry points first (cracked tiles, ridge caps, valleys, flashing around penetrations) and follow the water path back to the true source. Guessing and sealing the wrong spot is why so many 'fixed' leaks come back.
The usual suspects are cracked or slipped tiles, deteriorated ridge capping where the mortar has failed, rusted valley irons, perished flashing around chimneys and vents, and blocked gutters causing water to back up under the tiles. Older terracotta and concrete tile roofs across Adelaide develop these as the bedding and pointing age out.
Most leak repairs in Adelaide fall between $300 and $2,000 depending on the cause and access. A single cracked tile or a small section of re-pointing is at the lower end; rusted valley replacement or extensive ridge re-bedding is higher. There's a $0 call-out fee and you get a fixed price before any work starts.
If water is actively coming in we'll do an emergency make-safe to stop further damage — tarping and sealing the entry point — then return for the permanent repair once it's safe to work on the roof. Proper repairs need a dry, safe surface, but we never leave you with water pouring in while you wait.
Usually not. A single leak from a cracked tile or failed flashing is a simple repair. But if you're getting leaks in several different spots, or the ridge mortar crumbles to the touch across the whole roof, that's a sign the roof is aging out and restoration or replacement may be better value. We'll tell you honestly which it is.
Yes. Repairs come with a 12-month workmanship warranty. If we re-bed and re-point ridges as part of the fix, that work is covered too. We fix the actual cause, not just the symptom, so the leak stays gone.
Stop the leak before it spreads
A small leak rots timber and ruins ceilings fast. Book an inspection and we’ll find the real cause.