Leak near a skylight
Nearly always the flashing or the perished seal around it, not the skylight itself. Resealed or re-flashed in a short visit.
Failed Flashing Causing Leaks? We're the Team to Track It Down. Fully licensed and locally based, we install, repair and reseal flashing and fascia on roofs across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Stop the leak at the source, every time.
*Same-day service subject to availability, safe access and weather. Bookings by phone any time.
Flashings, fascia, valleys and ridges by licensed roof plumbers who fix the leak instead of quoting a new roof.



Most slow leaks start at an edge, a join or a penetration. Tell us where the water shows up and we'll tell you where it probably gets in.
Nearly always the flashing or the perished seal around it, not the skylight itself. Resealed or re-flashed in a short visit.
Step or apron flashing that has lifted or was never dressed properly. We re-flash and seal the junction.
Corroded or undersized valley irons let concentrated flow under the tiles or sheets. Replaced with the right width and overlap.
Pointing has failed and the caps are moving. Re-bedded and re-pointed with flexible pointing so it lasts.
Fascia takes the gutter load. Once it's rotten the gutters sag and leak. We replace the fascia and re-hang the gutters properly.
Barge and rake flashings corrode first on exposed edges. Replaced with custom-folded Colorbond or Zincalume to match.
Custom-folded on site to suit your roof profile and sealed to current standards, whether it's a new build, an extension or a 40-year-old leak.
New flashings for re-roofs, extensions and new penetrations, custom-folded in Colorbond or Zincalume.
Skylight, whirlybird, vent, aerial and electrical penetration flashings resealed or replaced.
Edge cappings and fascia replaced and resealed so water stops tracking back under the sheeting.
Valley irons replaced, ridge and hip caps re-bedded and re-pointed with flexible pointing.
Three quotes for a re-roof and a leak that won't go away? Ask us to check the flashings first.
Talk Flashings Now · 1300 707 059New flashing comes into play during re-roofs, renovations, extensions and new builds. We custom-fold and fit flashings that seal properly the first time and stay that way.

Skylights, vents and other roof penetrations are common leak points, especially as seals age. We inspect, reseal or replace flashing, and bring everything back to weathertight.

Barge and rake flashings finish off the edges of your roof and stop water tracking back under the sheeting. We replace damaged sections and re-fix loose ones properly.

Valleys and ridges are where water gets concentrated and where most slow leaks begin. We replace damaged valleys and re-bed ridge caps so the roof drains properly.

Sometimes a tube of the right sealant is the fix. Sometimes it's hiding the problem. Here's how we decide.
Flashings are where coastal corrosion shows first. On homes within a few kilometres of the beach, from Austinmer to Port Kembla and down to Kiama Downs, we use coastal-grade product on every edge and penetration because that is where the salt air does its work.
On older brick-and-tile homes around Fairy Meadow, Corrimal and Dapto, ridge pointing and valley irons are the common failures. On the newer Colorbond estates around Calderwood and Haywards Bay, it is more often a skylight or vent seal that has let go.
Either way, we'd rather fix the flashing in half a day than sell you a re-roof. If a re-roof really is the answer, we'll say so and show you why.
Coastal-grade finishes near the surf, like-for-like matches on repairs, and a fixed quote before anything is ordered.
No hourly rates, no surprises. You approve the exact price before we start.

Phone 1300 707 059 any time. We'll lock in a time that works for you.
One of our licensed roofers arrives on time, assesses the situation, and walks you through exactly what's needed.
No surprises, no pressure. We provide a fixed upfront quote before any work begins. Once you approve it, we get started.
We complete the work to a high standard, clean up after ourselves, and back it all with our workmanship warranty.
Nearly always the flashing or the seal around it. We inspect and reseal or re-flash; a skylight is only replaced if the unit itself has failed.
Ridge and hip caps sit on a mortar bed with a flexible pointing compound over it. When the pointing cracks and the bed crumbles, caps move and leak. We rebed the caps and repoint with flexible pointing built for roof movement.
Yes. Flashings are custom-folded on site from Colorbond or Zincalume to match the existing profile, and Colorbond colours cover most roofs in the Illawarra.
Yes. Rotten or sagging fascia is replaced and the gutters re-hung with new brackets so they hold their fall.
Most single-penetration leaks are a half-day job once we're on site. We'll give you a timeframe with the fixed quote.
Yes. Flashings and penetration seals are installed and sealed to current Australian standards, and we'll tell you if an older detail on the roof doesn't comply.
Licensed roof plumbers who fix the flashing instead of quoting you a roof you don't need.
*Same-day service subject to availability, safe access and weather. Bookings by phone any time.
Reviewed by the licensed roof plumbing team at Wollongong Guttering and Roofing, NSW Licence No. 489163C. Last updated .