Does the plateau location reduce corrosion?

Yes — being inland and elevated, Alstonville roofs corrode more slowly than beachfront suburbs. But screw washers still perish over time, so a 12–15 year check is sensible.

Should I clean my Alstonville tile roof before selling?

A clean roof photographs better, but buyers' inspectors look for cracked tiles and ridge pointing. We clean, replace broken tiles and repoint where needed, and give you photos so you can show buyers what was done.

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Alstonville sits on the plateau above Ballina, so it's a bit cooler and further from the surf. Roofs here last longer than beachfront, but the established trees and older housing stock mean tile repointing and gutter clearing are common.

Updated September 2026 · Written by the Coastal Roofing Repairs team

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Distance from ocean

5–8 km inland on the plateau

Common roof types

Concrete tile, Colorbond metal, some older fibro with metal roofs

What we see on Alstonville roofs

Tile roofs in Alstonville often reach the age where ridge capping needs repointing. The plateau's trees mean valleys and gutters need regular clearing.

Plateau brick-and-tile homes

Alstonville has a lot of established brick homes with concrete tile roofs, many built from the 1970s onwards. These roofs are durable but they age in a predictable way: the ridge pointing cracks, the odd tile breaks, valleys fill with leaves and the tiles collect moss and lichen in the cooler, damper plateau air.

Big gardens and established trees

Mature gardens, macadamia and avocado trees and street plantings mean more leaf and nut debris than on the coast. Blocked valleys on tile roofs are a common cause of leaks here, with water spilling sideways under the tiles in heavy rain.

Cleaning tile roofs properly

Many Alstonville owners ask about cleaning a tile roof before a sale or simply to tidy it up. We clean at a pressure that suits the tile, check and replace cracked tiles as we go, and point out any ridge work that needs doing rather than hiding it under a fresh clean.

What to check on a Alstonville roof

Cracked ridge pointing on older tile roofs
Valleys blocked with leaves and nut debris
Moss and lichen on shaded south-facing slopes
Broken tiles after hail or tree branch strikes

Most-requested roof work in Alstonville

Tile Roof Repointing & Rebedding

Rebed & repoint ridge caps to stop leaks

Broken Tile Replacement

Match & replace cracked tiles

Gutter Cleaning

Clear gutters and free-flowing downpipes, with photos

Roof & Driveway Pressure Cleaning

Tile roofs, metal roof soft wash, driveways and paths

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Roof repairs Alstonville — your questions

Tile ridge repointing and rebedding on the older housing stock, plus gutter and valley clearing from the established trees. Both are affordable and extend the roof's life.