Melbourne roof plumbing and gutter repairs.

Leaking roof? Blocked gutters? Damaged downpipes? We find the problem and fix it properly, before it damages your home.

4.9★ from 246 reviews on Google & Service Seeking
Steve Kovac, Kovele Plumbing Melbourne

1,000+

Roofs Repaired

40+

Years on Melbourne Roofs

Same Day

Emergency Leak Repairs

100%

Leak Detection Rate

Roof plumbing services

Melbourne weather is hard on roofs. After 40 years of climbing up and fixing what the storms break, Steve knows exactly where to look and what to do.

  • Roof leak detection and repair
  • Gutter repairs and replacement
  • Downpipe replacement and rerouting
  • Roof flashing repairs
  • Gutter guard installation
  • Stormwater drainage connections
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Young plumber repairing roof flashing on Melbourne home

Why Melbourne homes need regular roof plumbing maintenance

Melbourne's weather cycle of hot summers, heavy autumn rain, and cold winters takes a real toll on your roof plumbing. Most of the damage we see could have been caught early with a simple inspection.

  • Rusted or cracked gutters. Melbourne's temperature swings expand and contract metal, causing splits and rust holes over time.
  • Failed roof flashing. The lead or metal strips where your roof meets walls, chimneys, or vents dry out and lift, letting water in.
  • Blocked downpipes from leaves, tennis balls, and bird nests. If the water can't get down, it backs up into your roof cavity.
  • Sagging gutters. Brackets corrode or pull away from fascia boards, changing the fall and causing overflow.
  • Valley gutter corrosion. The valleys where two roof sections meet cop the most water and wear out first.
  • Damaged box gutters, common on older Melbourne homes. When these fail, water goes straight into the ceiling.
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Experienced roof plumber repairing flashing on Melbourne metal roof

How it works

From leak to sealed in four steps.

1

Call Steve

Describe what you're seeing. Water stains, dripping, overflowing gutters. We'll schedule an inspection.

2

Roof inspection

We get up there, inspect the roof, gutters, and downpipes, and identify exactly where the problem is.

3

Repair and restore

Fix the leak, replace damaged sections, clear blockages. We use quality materials that last.

4

Clean up

We clean up after ourselves and make sure everything's draining properly before we leave.

What our customers say

Real reviews from real Melbourne homeowners

What a wonderful duo, father and son! Extremely competent and kind! Got a gas heater removed at a reasonable price and on such short notice. He kindly replaced a shower head for me at no extra cost too while he was there! Steve didn't stop there. He returned to the property to drop off a replacement part. What a service! Highly recommend.
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YC C.

Google

Steve and Nick came today to fix the leaking pipe under my kitchen sink. He was on time, very professional, and did an excellent job. The problem was solved quickly and neatly. Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend Kovele Plumbing to others.
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Ryan C.

Google

I have been using Steve for about 8-10 years now. He has helped in the case of emergencies and also regular home plumbing needs. He has always gone above and beyond to help me out. I will continue to call on Steve for all my plumbing needs.
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Andrea R.

Google

Absolutely outstanding service from this highly skilled father-and-son team. My nearly 50-year-old home's drainage system has been brought back to life under their skilled hands. From the very first inspection and clear communication, to replacing old damaged pipes, clearing stubborn blockages, installing new pits, and thorough drainage testing. Every step was done with remarkable patience and professionalism.
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Kenneth W.

Google

Quick response, came same day, quality work. Steve and Nick treated the issue with urgency and care. Communication was transparent.
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Anbin

Service Seeking

Responded immediately, someone arrived same day, resolved professionally, reasonable pricing.
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Jason

Service Seeking

Frequently asked questions

Steve Kovac, Kovele Plumbing

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Roof leak? Talk to Steve.

If I can't pick up, leave your details and what the job's about. I'll call you back within two hours.

Average callback time: under 2 hours during business hours