Gutter Replacement Melbourne — Colorbond Gutters & Fascia
Replace rusty gutters and cap your fascia in Colorbond — installed by licensed roof plumbers.
Rusty, sagging or overflowing gutters let water into your eaves, walls and roof space. Roof Ready replaces old guttering with new Colorbond gutters and installs metal fascia covering to protect and modernise the edge of your roof.
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Call 1300 402 411Failing guttering is one of the most common causes of hidden water damage around a home. Once gutters rust through, pull away from the fascia or overflow in heavy rain, that water ends up where it does the most harm — behind the boards, down the wall cavity and into the roof space. Our licensed roof plumbers strip out the old, tired guttering and fit new Colorbond gutters, then finish the timber fascia with matching metal capping so the whole roof edge is sealed, straight and virtually maintenance-free.
From patching a rusted-through hole to a complete re-gutter and fascia cover, we keep rainwater moving the way it should — off your roof, through the downpipes and safely away from your home.
New gutters and guttering replacement in Melbourne
There is a point where repairing old guttering stops being good value. One rust hole can be patched; rust bloom along a whole run means the steel is failing from the inside, and a patch just moves the next leak along the gutter. The same goes for sections that have sagged or pulled their fall — water sits instead of draining, and standing water rusts steel gutters faster than rain ever does. When we quote a guttering replacement we measure the full roofline, price new Colorbond gutters and downpipes as one job, and tell you plainly if a repair would only be buying a year or two. If new gutters are not needed yet, we say that too — the inspection and written quote are free either way.
Fascia replacement, or Colorbond fascia capping?
When fascia boards start peeling and showing soft spots, there are two ways forward. Full fascia replacement strips the timber boards and fixes new ones — a carpentry job with scaffolding, painting and cost to match, and not a job we take on. What we do is the second path: Colorbond fascia capping, where sound timber is wrapped in colour-matched steel capping, sealing it from water so the rot never gets started, at a fraction of the disruption. It is what our licensed roof plumbers do day in and day out, usually in the same visit as a re-gutter. The honest caveat: capping needs timber solid enough to hold it. Where a section is too far gone to cap, we tell you at inspection — before any work starts, not after.
Signs your gutters need replacing
Watch the roofline in heavy rain — Melbourne gives you plenty of chances. Water sheeting over the front edge means the gutter is blocked, undersized or has lost its fall. Drips from the underside mean rust has already come through. From the ground, look for orange staining along the gutter line, paint peeling on the fascia behind it, sagging runs pulling away from the roof, and grass or seedlings sprouting from the channel. Inside the roof space, damp insulation along the eaves is the late warning. Any one of these on an older galvanised system usually means replacement is the better spend than another repair.
Why Colorbond guttering — colours, profiles and box gutters
Colorbond steel is the standard we install for a simple reason: it does not rely on paint for protection, so it resists the rust that ends every old galvanised gutter, and it comes in a colour range that matches or deliberately contrasts with your roof and trim. Gutters can also be run in Zincalume or aluminium, and quotes you gather may include them — we fit Colorbond as standard because it carries the same corrosion resistance with a bonded colour finish, and it matches the fascia capping installed with it. There is a choice of gutter profiles to suit the look of the house and the volume of water the roof sheds, and we fabricate custom box gutters for the sections of roof where a standard profile cannot do the job. Downpipes, brackets and fascia capping are colour-matched, so the finished roofline reads as one clean edge rather than a patchwork of repairs.
Downpipes — where overflow problems usually start
Gutters get the blame for overflow that downpipes cause. A downpipe that is blocked, rusted through at the back where you cannot see it, or simply too small for the roof area feeding it will back water up the run until it finds the fascia. Every gutter replacement we do includes checking the downpipes: whether there are enough of them, whether they are placed where the water actually collects, and whether they get the water clear of the house instead of dropping it beside the footings. Repairs and replacements are done in matching Colorbond, and outlets are sized so the system copes with a proper downpour, not just a drizzle.
Gutter guard, leaves and overhanging trees
If your block has established trees, gutter guard is worth weighing up at replacement time — fitting it with new guttering is cleaner and cheaper than retrofitting it later. Good mesh keeps leaves, twigs and nesting birds out of the channel, which means fewer blockages, less standing debris holding moisture against the steel, and fewer times a year anyone needs to get on a ladder. It is not maintenance-free — fine debris still builds on top and needs an occasional clear — but it turns a chore that catches most homeowners out into one that rarely matters. We will tell you honestly whether your trees justify it, because on an open block it is often money better kept.
Our promise to you
- 7-Year Roof Plumbing Warranty
- Licensed roof plumbers, insured tradesmen
- Colorbond — rust-resistant, colour-matched
- No hidden costs
Our proven gutters & fascia process
A thorough, step-by-step system for lasting results — no shortcuts.
- 1 Inspect & Measure We walk the full roofline, photograph the problem areas, and measure every gutter run and downpipe — so the quote reflects your house, not a guess.
- 2 Repair or Replace — the Honest Call You get a written quote for what the roofline actually needs. If a repair will genuinely hold, we quote the repair.
- 3 Strip the Old Guttering Old gutters, brackets and fittings come off, and we check the fascia behind them while it is exposed — the one chance to catch hidden rot early.
- 4 Install Colorbond Gutters & Fascia Capping New brackets are set to the correct fall, Colorbond gutters and downpipes go on, and fascia capping is fitted where quoted — all colour-matched.
- 5 Water Test & Clean Up We check the flow runs to the downpipes, clear every scrap of old steel and debris from the site, and show you photos of the finished work.
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Why Choose Roof Ready
Family-owned, over 20 years of experience, and genuinely passionate about keeping Melbourne roofs in great shape.
- Fast & Friendly Service
- Licensed & Insured Tradesmen
- Family-Owned
- Affordable Prices
- Obligation Free Quotes
- No Hidden Costs
- Skilled & Fully Qualified
- Servicing Melbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is metal fascia covering?
Metal fascia covering (fascia capping) wraps your existing timber fascia in Colorbond, protecting it from rot and giving the roofline a clean, low-maintenance finish.
How do I know if my gutters need replacing?
Rust holes, sagging sections, water overflowing during rain and peeling paint are all signs. We inspect and advise whether a repair or a full replacement is the better value.
How much does gutter replacement cost in Melbourne?
As a guide on a single-storey, three-bedroom home (prices ex GST): a full Colorbond gutter replacement typically costs $2,150 to $3,200. Covering existing timber fascia in Colorbond fascia capping typically runs $4,500 to $7,000 for a whole house, and gutter guard installation typically costs $1,200 to $2,900 depending on roof size and mesh type. Every figure is indicative until we measure — the inspection and written quote are free.
Why choose Colorbond guttering?
Colorbond gutters resist rust, come in a range of colours to match your roof, and are low-maintenance — a long-lasting upgrade over old, rusting steel gutters.
Do you paint gutters too?
Yes — gutters, downpipes, flashing and pergola frames are all part of our roof painting and restoration work. There is really very little on a roof we can’t paint.
What is a gable fascia cover?
For tiled roofs with gable ends, we offer a gable fascia cover with a custom metal barge soaker that replaces the need for tile-end bedding — a great way to prevent ongoing wood rot from wet cement sitting on the timber fascia.
Can you replace gutters without touching the fascia?
Yes — if the fascia is sound, new gutters go straight onto it. Stripping the old guttering is also the one time the fascia is fully exposed, so we check it then and tell you if capping is worth doing while the gutters are off. Doing both in one visit is cheaper than coming back for the fascia later.
Do new gutters come in different profiles and colours?
Yes. Colorbond guttering comes in a wide colour range and a choice of profiles, and we fabricate custom box gutters where a standard profile cannot do the job. Gutters, downpipes and fascia capping are all colour-matched to your roof and trim.
Is gutter guard worth installing with new gutters?
If you have overhanging or established trees, usually yes — fitting mesh with new guttering is cleaner and cheaper than retrofitting it later, and it keeps leaves and nesting birds out of the channel. On an open block with no trees nearby, we will tell you honestly that it is money better kept.
