Roof Replacement & Re-Roofing
Full re-roofing in tile or marine-grade Colorbond for Illawarra homes — from the storm-exposed escarpment face to the salt-air southern suburbs.
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Roof Repairs
Leak repairs, broken and slipped tiles, flashing, and ridge caps across Wollongong's diverse mid-century housing stock.
Learn more →Metal & Colorbond Roofing
Marine-grade Colorbond installations for coastal and industrial-south properties — Port Kembla, Warrawong, Thirroul, Austinmer, and Coledale where salt-air corrosion demands a purpose-rated finish.
Learn more →Roof Restoration
Ridge repointing, re-bedding, sealing, and resurfacing for the terracotta and concrete tile roofs that dominate Corrimal, Fairy Meadow, Bellambi, and Towradgi's mid-century streets.
Learn more →Gutter Guard & Leaf Guard
Purpose-fitted leaf guard for escarpment-foot suburbs — Mount Keira, Keiraville, Figtree, Mangerton — and the escarpment-village strip (Coledale, Austinmer, Bulli) where eucalypt and rainforest litter blocks gutters year-round.
Learn more →Roof Leak Detection & Repair
Systematic leak tracing and repair across all roof types; fast response for Wollongong homes following Illawarra storm events.
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A dark hallway, a windowless bathroom, a kitchen that needs the light on at midday — a well-placed skylight fixes all of them and lifts a whole room. But on an Illawarra roof, a skylight is only as good as the way it's weatherproofed. The same wind-driven rain and East Coast Lows that test the rest of your roof will find a poorly flashed skylight in the first big southerly.
Illawarra Roofing Co supplies and installs skylights across Wollongong on both tile and metal roofs, with weatherproofing detailed for our coast-and-escarpment climate. It starts with a free inspection and quote — call (02) 4210 5297 to book yours.
Why the install detail decides everything
A skylight isn't just a hole and a glazing unit — it's a junction in your roof that has to stay watertight for decades through everything the Illawarra throws at it. The parts that matter:
- Flashing matched to your roof type and pitch — tile and metal need different approaches.
- Sealed upstands so wind-driven rain can't track in around the frame.
- Correct positioning between rafters and away from valleys and other weak points.
- The right product for your exposure, especially on storm-facing and coastal elevations.
Get those right and a skylight is invisible to the weather. Get them wrong and you've bought yourself a leak.
Choosing the right type for the room
The unit should match the room, not the other way around:
- Fixed skylights — the most light for the money, ideal for a dim kitchen, living area or stairwell.
- Tube-style skylights — a compact reflective shaft that pulls daylight into a small or windowless room like a bathroom, ensuite or hallway, where a large opening is not practical.
- Ventilating skylights — add airflow to release built-up heat and moisture, well suited to bathrooms and west-facing rooms that bake in an Illawarra summer.
Suited to Illawarra homes
Skylights work especially well in the Illawarra's older housing stock — the mid-century tile homes and post-war fibro cottages that often have dark internal rooms and few windows on shaded, escarpment-side walls in suburbs like Keiraville, Figtree and Mount Keira. A skylight brings daylight into those spaces without the heat-load and privacy issues of a new wall window. We will tell you honestly which rooms will gain the most.
Honest about cost
Skylight cost depends on the unit you choose, your roof type and pitch, internal shaft work, and access. A tube-style skylight is the most affordable; a quality glazed fixed or ventilating unit plus install runs higher once flashing and shaft lining are included. A single skylight into an accessible single-storey tile roof is a modest job; multiple units or a tricky two-storey install costs more. We quote after inspecting your roof — never sight unseen. Call (02) 4210 5297 to book in.
Local, licensed, warranty-backed
We are an Illawarra team and our installs are licensed, insured and covered by a workmanship warranty — including the weatherproofing. While we are on the roof we can also handle roof repairs or restoration, and we cover the whole service area, including Wollongong, Figtree, Keiraville and Corrimal.
Want more natural light done properly? Call (02) 4210 5297 for a free inspection.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Can you install a skylight on my roof type?
Most likely, yes. We install skylights on both tile and metal roofs — the two roof types that cover nearly every Illawarra home. Each needs a different flashing and weatherproofing approach, and getting that detail right is what stops a skylight becoming a leak. We confirm what suits your roof during the free inspection.
Will a skylight leak in Illawarra storms?
A skylight only leaks if it's flashed and sealed poorly. The Illawarra's wind-driven rain and East Coast Lows are a real test, which is exactly why the install detail matters — correct flashing, sealed upstands and the right product for your roof pitch and exposure. Done properly, a skylight is watertight and stays that way.
What kind of skylight should I choose?
It depends on the room, the roof and the light you want. Fixed skylights flood a room with daylight; tube-style skylights thread light down a reflective shaft into a small or internal room like a bathroom or hallway; ventilating units add airflow to help with heat and moisture. We talk through the options for your home rather than fitting the same unit to every job — and we are upfront about which rooms benefit most.
How much does a skylight cost to install in Wollongong?
It depends on the unit, your roof type and pitch, the internal shaft work, and access. As a guide, a tube-style skylight is the most affordable option, while a quality fixed or ventilating roof window plus install commonly runs into the four figures once shaft lining and flashing are included. A single skylight into an accessible single-storey tile roof is a modest job; multiple units or a two-storey install costs more. We quote on your actual roof, never sight unseen.
Will a skylight make rooms too hot in an Illawarra summer?
Not if it is specified for the climate. Modern double-glazed and low-e units cut the heat gain that gave old acrylic bubble skylights a bad name, and a ventilating unit lets hot air out. For sun-exposed rooms we can talk through glazing and optional blinds so you get the light without turning the room into a glasshouse.
Can a skylight replace a leaking old one?
Yes, and a replacement is often simpler than a fresh install because the roof opening already exists. Old acrylic dome skylights on Illawarra homes commonly yellow, craze and eventually leak around tired flashing — swapping to a modern glazed unit with correctly detailed flashing fixes the leak and the dim, discoloured light at the same time.
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