The price of a roof restoration depends on roof size and pitch, the number of broken tiles, whether the ridge needs re-pointing or full re-bedding, valley and flashing repairs, the colour change and the access. A quote should list each of these, so you can compare like with like.
Why nobody can give you a flat price
A restoration is a bundle of separate jobs, and each roof needs a different bundle. A small roof in good shape needs a wash and a coat. A large roof with failed pointing and thirty cracked tiles needs a lot more. A quote given over the phone without seeing the roof is a guess, and a guess that is too low usually gets corrected later.
The factors that decide the price
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Roof area and pitch | More area means more washing, sealing and paint. Steep pitches slow the work and need extra safety gear. |
| Storeys and access | Two-storey homes, tight sites and no vehicle access add setup time. |
| Broken and slipped tiles | Each one needs replacing, and matching tiles can take effort to find. |
| Ridge and hip capping | Re-pointing is quicker than re-bedding. Long ridges and many hips add up. |
| Valleys and flashings | Rusted valley iron or failed flashings need repair before painting. |
| Gutters and fascia | Often added during the job if they are in poor shape. |
| Colour change | Light to dark or dark to light needs more coverage than a repaint in the same colour. |
| Coating system | A thin paint and a thicker membrane coating cost different amounts. |
How to compare quotes
- Ask for the scope in writing. Does it include tile replacement, ridge work, valley repairs, washing, sealer and each coat?
- Check the ridge line. A quote that paints over cracked pointing is a quote for a short-lived job. See re-pointing and re-bedding.
- Ask what happens to broken tiles. Is a number included, and what is the price per extra tile?
- Ask about warranty terms. Get them in writing, and read what they cover and exclude.
- Ask for photos of the finished work. A roofer who documents the job usually works to a standard.
What a very low quote often leaves out
- Skipped repairs, so the paint covers defects.
- A light wash, so the coating sits on dirt.
- No sealer, or fewer coats than the job needs.
- Ridge pointing painted over instead of replaced.
Any one of these can make the coating fail early. A cheap restoration that peels in a few years costs more than a proper one.
How we quote
We walk the roof, photograph the defects and give you a written price that lists what is included. If we find extra problems during the work, we tell you before we go ahead. Read what a full restoration includes, then request a quote or call 0430 545 669.
A few more questions
Is restoration cheaper than a new roof?
When the tiles and the timber underneath are sound, yes. If the tiles are failing, restoration will not hold. See restoration or replacement.
Does a colour change cost more?
Often. A big change, such as terracotta to charcoal, needs more coverage than a same-colour repaint.
Why do you need to see the roof before quoting?
The defects set most of the price, and a photo shows only part of the roof.