Set back from the coast, so it's shade and humidity rather than salt that dictates when things need doing here.
Merrimac sits inland from the beaches, which changes the job. Salt largely drops out of the picture and organic growth takes over — driven by shade, humidity and the waterways running through the area. It's a suburb of family homes and duplexes, and duplex roofs in particular are worth doing as one job rather than two, since we're already set up.
Far enough from the coast that salt isn't the main issue. What replaces it is humidity sitting in a suburb with plenty of tree cover and waterways, which keeps surfaces damp for longer after rain than an open coastal block would be.
A lot of Merrimac roofing is concrete or terracotta tile. Those hold staining that lifts dramatically once treated, and they're also exactly the roofs where high pressure causes real damage — cracked tiles and blown-out pointing. Low pressure and the right chemistry is the only sensible approach.
Duplex and townhouse roofs are common here. Doing both halves in one visit is considerably cheaper than two separate jobs, and it means the whole building matches rather than one side looking freshly done next to one that doesn't.
Booking more than one at a time works out cheaper — have a look at our bundle pricing, or just tick everything you're interested in on the quote form and we'll price it up together.
Yes, and we'd recommend it. It's cheaper per side than two separate visits, and the whole roof ends up matching. Worth having a quick word with your neighbour before you call.
Not the way we do it. Cracked tiles come from high pressure, which is why we never point a pressure gun at a roof. Soft washing uses low pressure and lets the treatment lift the growth instead.
We're based in Southport and Merrimac is around 20 minutes from Southport. Call or text 0429 371 539 and we'll usually have a price back to you the same working day — or send through the online quote form with your address and we'll take a look before we call.
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Forty years of organic matter, sediment and dust, bird droppings, efflorescence (salts) removed. Terracotta tiles restored to their warm reddish brown colour. Neighbours commented on roof look before and after treatment. Also contractor pointed out some roofing repairs needing attention in the near future.
