How Much Does Roof Restoration Cost in Sydney?
Roof restoration in Sydney costs between $20 and $28 per square metre. For a standard single-storey tiled home across Western Sydney, the Hills District or the Blue Mountains, that works out to $4,500 to $6,500. A double-storey home is usually $7,000 to $8,000.
Smaller repair work, like replacing broken tiles and redoing some capping, generally runs $1,000 to $2,000. Metal and tile roofs cost about the same to restore. The final figure comes down to three things: the size of your roof, its condition, and how much repair work is needed before any coating goes on.
Roof restoration cost in Sydney at a glance
| Job | Typical home | Roof Ranger price |
|---|---|---|
| Roof restoration, single storey | Standard three or four bedroom home | $4,500 to $6,500 |
| Roof restoration, double storey | Larger or two-storey home | $7,000 to $8,000 |
| Smaller repair work | Broken tiles, ridge capping, minor leaks | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Full re-roof | Roof at the end of its life | $25,000 to $45,000 |
Roof restoration is priced at $20 to $28 per square metre. Re-roofing is $120 to $130 per square metre, whether you are going tile to tile or tile to Colorbond.
These are guide ranges, not quotes. Every roof is different, and we will not give you a firm price without getting up there and looking at it first. Our quotes are free and there is no obligation.
See below for a roof restoration job we did in Blacktown:
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What actually changes the price
The size and pitch of your roof. A bigger roof takes more material and more time. A steep roof takes longer again, because of the extra safety setup.
What your roof is made of. Terracotta, cement tile and metal roofs each need a different process and different products. Metal roofs often need rust treatment and re-screwing rather than re-bedding.
The condition it is in. This is the big one. A roof that needs forty tiles replaced and full re-bedding costs considerably more than one that needs a clean and a coat. Repairs come before coating, always.
Access. Two-storey homes, tight blocks and steep driveways all add setup time.
How much ridge capping needs doing. Re-bedding and re-pointing the ridge caps is often the difference between a roof that lasts and one that leaks again in two years.
The coating system. We are a Nutech accredited applicator and use products made for Australian conditions. Cheaper coatings exist. They do not last as long.
What is included in a Roof Ranger restoration
- A full inspection, with Dan explaining what he has found and what he recommends
- Replacing damaged tiles or sheets, treating rust, tightening fixings and repairing leaks
- High-pressure cleaning and flushing away the debris
- Re-bedding and re-pointing the ridge caps where they need it
- Three coats: one primer coat and two colour coats, using a system made for Australian conditions
- A final inspection, a clean-up and rubbish removal
How long does the work take?
| Job | How long it takes |
|---|---|
| Roof restoration | About 2 days |
| Full re-roof | 3 to 4 days |
| Standard repair, tiles and capping | A couple of hours to a day |
Weather is the main variable. Coating needs dry conditions to cure properly, so we will not rush a job on a bad forecast just to finish on schedule.
What your warranty covers
Every restoration carries a 10-year workmanship warranty, backed by Dan’s roof tiling licence.
The coating carries a separate 15-year warranty from the paint manufacturer.
That is two warranties, not one. Worth checking against any other quote you are holding, because a workmanship guarantee with no product warranty behind it only covers half of what can go wrong.
Why the cheapest quote is usually the expensive one
If you have been comparing quotes and one is thousands below the rest, it is worth asking what has been left out.
The most common gap is repairs. Cleaning and painting a roof is quick. Replacing broken tiles, re-bedding ridge caps and fixing the flashings is the slow part, and it is the part that actually stops the leaks. A quote that skips it will look cheap and will need doing again.
The second gap is who is doing the work. A roof restoration is not a painting job. Dan is a licensed roofer with more than 15 years on Sydney roofs, licence 244547C, and he is on your roof for the work, not just for the quote.
If a quote does not list the repairs, does not name the coating system and does not carry a licence number, that is worth a question before you sign it.
Should you restore or replace?
A roof restoration suits a roof that is structurally sound but tired. If your tiles are widely cracked, the battens are failing or the roof has reached the end of its life, a roof replacement is the better spend even though it costs more up front.
Dan will tell you which one you actually need. If restoring your roof is not the right call, you will hear that from us rather than a quote for work that will not last.
Frequently asked questions
How much does roof restoration cost in Sydney?
Roof restoration is priced at $20 to $28 per square metre. A standard single-storey tiled home is usually $4,500 to $6,500, and a double-storey home $7,000 to $8,000.
How long does a roof restoration take?
About two days for a standard restoration, weather permitting. A full re-roof takes three to four days.
How often should a roof be restored?
A well-maintained tiled roof usually needs restoring every 15 to 20 years. A restoration on a terracotta roof can add another 10 to 20 years of life, depending on the condition it is in.
Is roof restoration cheaper than replacement?
Considerably. Restoration is $20 to $28 per square metre and re-roofing is $120 to $130 per square metre, so a replacement is roughly five times the cost. It is worth having someone licensed tell you honestly which one your roof actually needs.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
What areas do you cover?
Western Sydney, the Hills District, the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains, from our base in Penrith.
Want to know what your roof would actually cost? Call Dan on 0401 374 203 or request a free quote. He will get up on the roof, tell you what it needs, and put it in writing.