Roof Repairs & Roofers in Skennars Head
Skennars Head is a small coastal enclave between Lennox Head and Ballina, with newer estates and established beachfront homes. The newer Colorbond roofs here are approaching the age where screw washers start to perish, and the ocean-facing properties cop direct salt spray.
Updated September 2026 · Written by the Coastal Roofing Repairs team
Distance from ocean
100 m to 1 km; the eastern edge is direct beachfront
Common roof types
Colorbond metal (mostly newer estates), some concrete tile
What we see on Skennars Head roofs
Newer estates mean many roofs are 8–15 years old — the window when the first screw check is due. Catching it now is far cheaper than waiting for the first leak.
Estate roofs hitting the 10-year mark
Most of Skennars Head is newer estate housing off Skennars Head Road and the Coast Road, built in a fairly tight window. That means a lot of roofs of similar age, and similar Colorbond profiles, reaching the point where the original screw washers start to harden and crack at the same time. It's the cheapest moment to deal with it — before ceilings get stained.
Sharpes Beach exposure
Homes on the eastern edge look straight over Sharpes Beach and the headland, so the ocean-facing slopes get the same salt load as beachfront Lennox. Further back toward the estates the exposure drops off, which is why two houses a few streets apart can need very different work.
Estate rules and colour matching
Where an estate has colour or roofing guidelines we match the existing Colorbond colour and profile on any replacement sheets, flashings or screws, so repairs don't stand out from the street or from the neighbours' roofs.
What to check on a Skennars Head roof
- Hardened or cracked screw washers on roofs built in the last 10–15 years
- Ocean-facing slopes on the Sharpes Beach side
- Downpipes and gutters on newer homes with minimal overhang
- Sealant around solar panel mounts and roof penetrations
Most-requested roof work in Skennars Head
Metal Roof Re-Screws
Replace failed screws before they leak
Roof Reports & Inspections
Independent photo-documented reports
Gutter Cleaning
Clear gutters and free-flowing downpipes, with photos
Roof Leak Detection & Repair
Find the leak, fix it for good