Roof restorations

Give a sound roof more life.

It can be difficult to know whether your roof needs a major overhaul, or just a partial renovation. That’s where Above Focus comes in — we’ll assess your roof and give you an honest canvas of what can and should be done within your budget.

Wellington is home to many older buildings with beautiful, unique features. Our team has extensive experience replacing parts of older roofs while preserving their original style. You can view our excellent range of products, or have our team identify and procure custom products to best suit your building.

Together we can work towards the best solution to make your roof last and last.

Is your roof in desperate need of restoration?

Find out with our free checklist.

Roof maintenance checklist

What can roof restoration involve?

Replacement of damaged roofing components
Sealing and waterproofing
Priming
Protective roof coatings
Gutter and drainage work
Roof washing
Moss and lichen removal
Rust treatment
Replacement of deteriorated fixings
Leak repairs
Flashing repairs or replacement

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Our restoration process

1 – Inspect

We assess the condition of the existing roof and determine whether restoration is appropriate.

2 – Clean

The roof is cleaned to remove dirt, moss, lichen and other contaminants.

3 – Repair

Leaks, damaged roofing, deteriorated fixings and flashings are repaired or replaced as required.

4 – Treat

Areas of corrosion and other surface deterioration are treated before the new coating system is applied.

5 – Prepare

The roof is prepared for the specified coating system.

6 – Coat

Protective coatings are applied to the prepared roof.

7 – Complete

The finished roof is checked and the site is cleaned.

Restoration or reroofing?

Restoration can make sense when the existing roofing material is still in good enough condition to provide a sound base for the work.

Where corrosion or deterioration is widespread, or the roofing material itself has reached the end of its useful life, replacement may be more appropriate.

The right answer depends on the roof in front of us.

See for yourself…

**Case study — Churton Park**

This Churton Park project involved a full iron roof renovation, replacement of fixings and rust treatment.The work also included new back trays, an apron flashing between the garage and main house, and repairs to the dormers.

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**Case study — Woodridge**

An ageing Decramastic roof had developed fading, discolouration and moss buildup. Rather than replacing the roof, Above Focus carried out a renovation to restore the roof and improve its protection for the years ahead.

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After roof renovation — **AFTER**
Complete renovation and paint

After roof renovation 2 — **AFTER**
Complete renovation and paint

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Roof Restoration FAQs

It can be. Restoration retains the existing roofing system, so there is no need to replace the entire roof.
However, the cost depends on the condition of the roof and the amount of preparation and remedial work required.
A roof requiring extensive repairs may not provide a meaningful cost advantage over replacement.
The roof needs to be assessed first.
Surface deterioration and some corrosion can often be treated, while extensive corrosion, structural deterioration or roofing material that has reached the end of its useful life may mean replacement is more appropriate.
The cause of any leaks needs to be identified and repaired as part of the restoration work.
Applying a coating over an unresolved leak is not a suitable long-term solution.
Yes, provided the existing roofing material remains suitable for restoration.
Above Focus has worked on older and more unusual roofs, including properties where original features need to be retained or individual sections repaired and replaced.
Painting or applying a protective coating can be part of a restoration, but it is only one part of the process.
Cleaning, preparation, corrosion treatment, repairs, replacement of fixings and flashing work may all be required before a coating is applied.
Very.
The condition and preparation of the existing roof have a significant effect on the performance of a coating system.
The roof needs to be properly cleaned, repaired and prepared before the specified coating system is applied.
There isn’t a single lifespan that applies to every restoration.
The result depends on the condition of the existing roof, preparation, products, installation, exposure and ongoing maintenance.
Yes, where appropriate.
Individual damaged components can sometimes be replaced as part of a restoration rather than replacing the entire roof.
Yes.
Flashings are an important part of the roof’s weatherproofing.
Deteriorated or poorly performing flashings may need to be repaired or replaced as part of the restoration.
In some cases.
The condition of the tiles, underlying steel, coatings, fixings and other components needs to be assessed first.
If the roof remains suitable, restoration can be an alternative to complete replacement.
Cleaning and treatment can remove existing moss and lichen, but no treatment can prevent them from returning indefinitely.
The rate at which they return depends on the environment, exposure, surrounding vegetation and other conditions.
Regular maintenance helps manage the problem.
Yes.
Restoration does not remove the need for ongoing roof maintenance.
Regular cleaning, gutter clearing and inspection help keep the roof in good condition and identify problems early.