Roof Restoration and Roof Repair Cost in Australia (2026 Roofer Prices)
16 September 2026
Roof work in Australia in 2026 runs from $300 to $1,000 for a leak repair, $3,000 to $9,000 for a tile roof restoration, $2,000 to $5,000 for new gutters, and $15,000 to $40,000 for a full re-roof. Here is what the common roofing jobs cost, what pushes them up, and what to check before someone gets on your roof.
Prices are typical metro ranges including GST for an average single-storey home (around 150 - 200 m² of roof).
Roofer rates
| Charge | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $70 - $120 |
| Call-out / inspection | $100 - $250 (often credited against work) |
| Emergency tarp / make-safe | $300 - $800 |
| Roof inspection with report | $200 - $400 |
Roof repair prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Replace a few cracked or slipped tiles | $150 - $400 |
| Leak repair (simple) | $300 - $1,000 |
| Leak repair (with sarking or batten damage) | $800 - $2,500 |
| Rebed and repoint ridge capping (per lineal metre) | $40 - $80 |
| Rebed and repoint whole roof | $1,500 - $4,000 |
| Replace valley iron (per valley) | $400 - $900 |
| Replace flashing around a chimney or skylight | $300 - $800 |
| Metal roof screw replacement (whole roof) | $800 - $2,000 |
| Gutter clean (single storey) | $150 - $350 |
| Whirlybird installation | $250 - $500 each |
| Skylight installation | $1,000 - $3,000 |
Roof restoration: $3,000 - $9,000
A tile roof restoration is the full treatment: high-pressure clean, replace broken tiles, rebed and repoint ridge capping, apply primer, sealer and two coats of roof membrane in your chosen colour. Priced at roughly $25 to $45 per m².
- Small home (120 m²): $3,000 - $5,000
- Average home (180 m²): $4,500 - $7,500
- Large or double storey (250 m²+): $7,000 - $12,000
Metal roof restoration (clean, treat rust, prime and paint) is similar per m². Restoration adds 10 to 15 years to a tile roof at a fraction of replacement cost, but it cannot fix a roof with widespread cracked tiles or failed sarking.
Gutter and fascia prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Colorbond gutter replacement (per lineal metre) | $30 - $60 |
| Whole house gutters (single storey) | $2,000 - $5,000 |
| Downpipes (each) | $100 - $250 |
| Fascia replacement (per lineal metre) | $40 - $90 |
| Gutter guard (per lineal metre) | $20 - $50 |
Full re-roof: $15,000 - $40,000
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Tile to Colorbond metal | $15,000 - $30,000 |
| Tile to new tile (concrete) | $18,000 - $35,000 |
| Tile to new tile (terracotta) | $25,000 - $45,000 |
| Metal to new metal | $12,000 - $25,000 |
| Asbestos roof removal (before re-roof) | $4,000 - $12,000 |
Includes removal and disposal of the old roof, new sarking and battens where needed, and the new roofing. Insulation, skylights, whirlybirds and structural repairs are extra.
What makes roofing cost more
- Pitch and height. Steep roofs and double storeys need more safety equipment and take longer. Scaffold or edge protection is legally required above certain heights and can be $1,500 - $4,000 alone.
- Access. Can a truck park next to the house? Is there room for a skip?
- Roof condition. Restoration quotes assume a base number of broken tiles. Beyond that, every tile is extra.
- Tile type. Some old tiles are no longer made and matching them means sourcing second-hand.
- Weather. Roofing is weather-dependent; wet seasons slow schedules.
- Storm season demand. After a major storm, roofers are booked for months and prices firm up.
Roofer red flags
The roof trade has more than its share of door-knockers. Be careful of:
- Anyone who “was just working next door and noticed a problem with your roof”
- Pressure to decide today, or a discount that expires when they leave
- No written quote, or a quote with no breakdown
- Requests for a large deposit up front
- No licence number. Roofing is licensed work in NSW, QLD, VIC (above thresholds) and most states - check it.
- Restoration companies that quote without getting on the roof
Getting a fair roofing quote
- Take photos from the ground and describe the problem - where the leak is, how old the roof is, tile or metal.
- Get three quotes. Post the job once and local roofers will price it.
- Ask for an itemised quote: tiles replaced, metres of ridge capping, coats of membrane, brand of product, warranty.
- Ask about the warranty - 10 years on restoration workmanship and product is standard from reputable operators.
- Check the licence and insurance. Public liability and, for larger jobs, home warranty insurance.
- Don’t pay in full before the work is done. A small deposit, progress payment, balance on completion.
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