Roof Penetrations & Flashings
Every hole in a metal roof is a future leak if flashings are rushed. Roofing Brisbane details penetrations for solar, skylights, flues and services so water sheds around the object — not under the sheet.
What this service covers
Every hole in a metal roof is a future leak if flashings are rushed. Roofing Brisbane details penetrations for solar, skylights, flues and services so water sheds around the object — not under the sheet.
Who typically needs this
- New solar array penetrations
- Skylight installs or replacements
- Heater flues and kitchen exhausts
- Leaking collars on existing services
Common examples we handle in SEQ
- Dektite / EPDM collars sized to pipe OD
- Soaker flashings for larger kerbs
- Re-flashing after DIY solar installs
- Combining penetrations with sheet replacement
How the process works
- Locate rafters and sheet laps
- Cut and reinforce opening as required
- Install proprietary or custom flashings
- Seal and water-test where possible
Indicative cost ranges (Australia / SEQ)
Final price depends on access, pitch, storeys, material colour and storm damage. Ranges below are for orientation only — we confirm on-site.
- Single pipe collar: often low hundreds
- Skylight packages: mid hundreds to thousands depending on unit
- Solar prep with multiple penetrations: scoped with array layout
Related services & areas
FAQs — Roof Penetrations & Flashings
Who cuts the roof for solar?
We can prepare and flash roofs for solar electricians, or re-flash after a poorly sealed install.
Will sealant alone fix a penetration leak?
Rarely long-term. Correct mechanical flashing is the durable fix; sealant is only a helper.
Ready for a free inspection?
Speak with a Roofing Brisbane estimator covering Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast.
Call 0411 510 699