Roofing Services · Inner North, ACT 

Roofers Inner North Canberra: Repairs, Re-Roofs & Gutters

From 1920s cottages in Ainslie, Reid and Braddon to post-war homes in Dickson, Downer and Watson, Ridgepoint Roofing looks after Inner North roofs of every age. We fix leaks, repair and re-bed tile roofs, re-roof like for like and keep gutters flowing, all with a fixed written quote.

Intro

Roofing for Canberra’s Oldest Suburbs, Done the Right Way

The Inner North holds some of Canberra’s oldest housing. Parts of Ainslie, Braddon, Reid and Turner date back to the 1920s and 1930s, and suburbs like Dickson, Downer, Hackett, Lyneham, O’Connor and Watson filled out after the war. Many of these homes still carry terracotta or concrete tiles that have been through decades of hot summers and frosty mornings. Cracked tiles, crumbling ridge pointing and worn valleys are the problems we see most.

Several Inner North streets sit within heritage precincts, where changes to the look of a roof can need approval. Our re-roofs are always like for like, tile with tile and metal with metal, so your home keeps its original character. Closer to Northbourne Avenue and the city, we also look after apartments, townhouses and businesses, from strata roofs to commercial box gutters.

Services Available

Roofing Services Available in the Inner North

Whatever your Inner North property needs, from a single cracked tile in Ainslie to a full re-roof in O’Connor, our team covers it.

Roof Repairs in the Inner North

Slipped tiles on a Braddon cottage, a lifted flashing in Watson or a leak after a summer storm in Lyneham. We find the cause and fix it properly, with photos of the work.

Roof Replacement in the Inner North

When an old roof is past repair, we strip it and re-roof like for like: new tiles on a tiled roof and new Colorbond on a metal roof, with fresh sarking and a full clean-up.

Roof Installation in the Inner North

New roofs for knock-down rebuilds, extensions and granny flats across Downer, Hackett, Watson and Dickson, coordinated with your builder.

Metal & Colorbond Roofing

Colorbond and corrugated metal repairs and metal-to-metal re-roofs for homes, extensions and carports across the Inner North.

Emergency Roof Repairs

When a storm hits and water is coming through the ceiling, we make the roof safe and watertight first, then quote the permanent fix.

Roof Leak Detection

Water stains on the ceiling but no obvious cause? We trace leaks through valleys, flashings, penetrations and skylights to the real source.

Roof Inspections

Buying an older home in Ainslie, Reid or O’Connor? Our photo-documented roof inspections show you the real condition of the roof before you sign.

Guttering & Downpipes

Big street trees across the Inner North fill gutters fast. We clean, repair and replace gutters and downpipes so water goes where it should.

Wall Cladding

Metal wall cladding for extensions, studios and garages, finished to match your roof.

Commercial Roofing

Roof repairs, box gutters and maintenance for shops, offices and businesses around Dickson, Braddon and the local shopping centres.

Strata Roofing

Roof and gutter work for apartment and townhouse complexes along Northbourne Avenue and across the Inner North, with clear reports for owners corporations.

Why choose Ridgepoint 

Why Inner North Homeowners Choose Ridgepoint

We know older Canberra roofs

Many Inner North homes are 60 to 100 years old. We know how original tiles, pointing and valleys age, and we repair them so they last.

We keep the character of your home

Every re-roof is like for like, tile with tile and metal with metal, which suits heritage streets and keeps your home looking as it should.

We work tidily on tight blocks

Narrow driveways, close neighbours and big street trees are normal in the Inner North. We plan access, protect gardens and clean up at the end of every day.

We look after businesses and strata too

From Dickson shopfronts to Braddon apartment blocks, we handle commercial and strata roofing with minimal disruption to tenants.

Fixed written quotes

You’ll know the full price before any work begins, with no surprises. 

Licensed, insured and local

Every Inner North job is completed by licensed, insured roofers, with a fixed written quote before any work starts.

Service areas

Inner North Suburbs We Service

Our roofers work in every suburb across Canberra’s Inner North:

Acton · Ainslie · Braddon · Campbell · City · Dickson · Downer · Hackett · Lyneham · O’Connor · Reid · Turner · Watson 

We also service nearby areas: Gungahlin · Belconnen · Inner South · Molonglo Valley · Queanbeyan 

From our Google reviews

What customers say

★★★★★

“They were the only company to actually check inside the roof as well as on top to work out what was going on… I really appreciated the photos with the quote and of the completed work.”

Rebecca — Google review

★★★★★

“They were able to rectify several roof leaks throughout my property when all the other companies told me I needed a new roof. Highly recommend!”

Aisling — Google review

FAQs

Inner North Roofing FAQs

My Inner North home is in a heritage precinct. Can you re-roof it?

Yes. We re-roof like for like, replacing tiles with matching new tiles and metal with new metal, so your home keeps its look. If your home is heritage listed or in a heritage precinct, check whether approval is needed before work starts, and we’ll work to any conditions that apply.

My roof still has its original tiles. Should I repair or replace it?

It depends on the tiles’ condition. If most tiles are sound, re-bedding and repointing can add many years of life. If many tiles are porous or broken, a re-roof with new tiles is usually the better long-term investment. We’ll inspect and give you an honest recommendation.

Do you replace tile roofs with Colorbond?

No. We only do like-for-like re-roofs: tile roofs with new tiles and metal roofs with new metal. We can repair, re-bed and repoint your existing tile roof, or replace it with new tiles.

How quickly can you get to an urgent leak in the Inner North?

We prioritise urgent leaks and storm damage. Call 0483 734 117 and we’ll make the roof safe and watertight as soon as we can, then quote the permanent repair.

How much does a roof repair or re-roof cost in the Inner North?

It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material and access. We inspect first and give you a fixed written quote before any work starts, so you know the full price up front.

Can you do a pre-purchase roof inspection in the Inner North?

Yes. We provide photo-documented roof inspections for buyers, with a clear report on condition, defects and the repairs likely to be needed. We can arrange access with the selling agent.

Talk to the Inner North’s Local Roofing Contractor

Whether it’s a cracked tile in Ainslie, a leak in Lyneham or a re-roof in Hackett, Ridgepoint is ready to help. Get a free, no-obligation quote today. 

Call us directly

0483 734 117