Roof Repointing in Bentley

Repointing is the ridge line work, and it's critical on Bentley's 1960s-1970s homes where original mortar is completely deteriorated after 50-plus years. Water seeps behind ridge caps once mortar fails, and then your roof cavity rots. We rake out crumbling old mortar and repoint with flexible polymer-modified mortar that won't crack as the roof expands and contracts in the urban heat island environment. Selective repointing usually runs $1,800 to $2,800 depending on roof length and complexity. A standalone visit is a full day on site with the crew, the truck and the travel behind it, so the ridge caps on their own don't cost far off a third of a full restoration - if the coating is due anyway, doing it together is much better value. If your home was built before 1980, professional repointing assessment is part of routine 2-3 year maintenance. Older terracotta tiles on SHC homes need gentle handling and sometimes specialist mortar compounds. Full ridge repointing is included in complete restoration, but targeted work on failing sections saves money and keeps your roof secure.

Bentley's 1960s-1970s brick-and-tile homes have mortar between ridge caps that has completely deteriorated after 50-60 years of thermal movement and exposure. Repointing with polymer-modified mortar, not old-fashioned cement, restores flexibility and water resistance. At $1,800-$2,800 for selective repointing, it's a critical investment. Assessment every 2-3 years catches deterioration early, avoiding massive water damage.

Roof restoration in Bentley. Dulux Acratex accredited coatings, repairs and repointing for older brick-and-tile homes. 15-year warranty. Free quotes.

What's Included

• Free Satellite Quote - We measure and assess your roof from professional satellite imagery, no on-site inspection needed
• Fixed-Price Quote - No hidden costs, transparent pricing before work begins
• Professional Service - Licensed tradespeople with years of Bentley experience
• Premium Materials - Dulux Acratex products with 15-year manufacturer warranty
• Quality Guarantee - 12-month workmanship warranty on repointing, rebedding, tile replacement and leak repairs

Local Bentley Expertise

Bentley sits 8km south of Perth CBD in a strategically positioned inner-suburban pocket bounded by Albany Highway, Manning Road, and the Armadale rail line. The suburb's character is defined by its diverse mix - State Housing Commission development that began in the 1940s and continued through the 1960s, standard brick-and-tile development from the 1960s-1970s, and the modern institutional presence of Curtin University and Technology Park that borders the suburb's eastern edge. This mix creates one of Perth's most varied roofing landscapes within a single suburb. At Roof Restorers Perth, we've restored hundreds of roofs across Bentley, St James, and East Victoria Park with 15+ years of team experience, with experience across the full range of housing eras and types found in this transitional inner-suburban area.

The result: Restored roofs tailored to each home's age and construction type - from careful restoration of 1940s terracotta through to comprehensive recoating of 1970s concrete tiles, all protected by Dulux Acratex coatings with 15-year manufacturer warranty.