Updated October 2026
Como is one of the Shire's oldest corners, with a heritage feel that survives in its cottages, its pub and its narrow streets winding above the Georges River. Many of the original homes still carry terracotta roofs that are closing in on a century, alongside mid-century tiles and the odd newer build tucked between.
We connect you with roof restoration specialists who respect older roofs: careful cleaning, matched tiles and repointing that keeps the original character rather than erasing it.
What a restoration involves
- Measured high pressure clean, with pressure wound back for older terracotta
- Replace broken tiles with matched or compatible profiles
- Re-bed and repoint ridges with flexible pointing
- Coat concrete tiles with a two-coat membrane. Sound glazed terracotta is cleaned and repointed, not painted.
On guide pricing only, a full restoration on a typical Shire home usually lands in the thousands. The cost guide sets out the detail.
Narrow streets, old roofs, careful work
Access is part of every Como quote. Narrow frontages, steep driveways and established gardens mean equipment placement gets planned rather than improvised. On the roofs themselves, the common faults are age-related: fretting mortar, slipped tiles where old battens have moved, and valleys rusted through under decades of leaf litter from the suburb's big trees.
The reward for doing it properly is real. A restored terracotta cottage roof in Como keeps the streetscape character and can outlast most new roofing materials.
Frequently asked questions
Can very old terracotta tiles in Como be saved?
Often yes. Terracotta that has survived this long is usually hard-fired and durable. Broken pieces are replaced with matched salvage tiles and the roof is repointed rather than coated.
Will the work change the look of my heritage-style home?
Not if scoped properly. Cleaning and repointing refreshes the roof without repainting it, keeping the original colour and texture.
What about rusted valleys under all the trees?
Rusted valley irons are replaced during the repair stage. It is one of the most common and most worthwhile fixes on older Como roofs.