Roof leak detection and repair, gutter repairs and water ingress — fixed properly across Cairns and the Northern Beaches.
G'day, I'm El — a local Cairns handyman who tracks down and repairs leaks before they turn into expensive damage. In the tropics, a small roof leak can cause mould, rot and ceiling stains faster than you'd think. Whether it's a roof leak that only shows up in a downpour, a gutter overflowing in wet season, or water ingress around windows and doors, I'll find the source and fix it properly — not just patch the symptom.
Leak detection is often the hardest part. Water travels along beams and inside wall cavities, so the stain on your ceiling isn't always where the water's getting in. I take the time to check the roof, flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes from outside, then trace it back inside to find the true entry point. For water ingress around windows, doors and damp areas I reseal and weatherproof so the water stays out — and I'll show you what caused it so you know it's fixed.
Cairns homes cop a lot: monsoonal rain, leaf-filled gutters from overhanging trees, and salt air that corrodes metal flashings and roof screws. A roof that was fine ten years ago can quietly let water in once a few screws rust or a flashing lifts. I re-bed and re-point ridge capping, replace rusted roof screws, repair lifted flashings, and clear and re-seal gutters and downpipes so water goes where it should — away from your home, not into it.
For urgent leaks — a roof pouring water during a storm — call me directly and I'll do my best to get out the same day. Even if the rain's still coming down I can often tarp the area safely and stop the damage getting worse, then do the permanent repair once it's dry.
Every job comes with my money-back guarantee: if you're not happy with the work, you don't pay. I'm fully insured, I turn up on time, and I clean up after myself. Call or message me with a photo of the problem if you can — it helps me come prepared with the right gear and give you a fairer quote.
Specific jobs and repairs I handle across Cairns.
Based in Cairns, I travel across the city and Northern Beaches.
Gutter cleaning and minor repairs start around $150–$350, and roof leak repairs typically range from $180–$600 depending on access and what needs replacing. I'll quote before I start so there are no surprises.
For active leaks I prioritise same-day or next-day call-outs across Cairns. Roof leaks that only appear in rain are best booked ahead of the wet season so we can test and fix them in the dry.
Yes. I inspect the roof, flashings, valleys and gutters from outside and trace the water path inside to find the true entry point — not just the stain on the ceiling.
Yes. If it's still raining I can safely tarp the area to stop the damage, then return for the permanent repair once it's safe and dry.
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