A roof inspection or report typically costs about $200 to $500, with around $350 typical, according to What’s The Damage’s October 2026 Australian figures. Royce Roofing inspects Melbourne tiled roofs for free when you are considering roof work: we get on the roof, photograph what we find and give you a written quote. A formal written report for insurance, a sale or a dispute is a different product, and worth paying for when you need one.
The short answer
- Market price for a roof inspection or report: about $200 to $500, around $350 typical
- Royce Roofing inspects for free when you are considering roof work
- A free inspection comes with photos and a written quote
- Formal reports for insurance, sales or disputes are a separate, paid service
- Inspect from the ground yourself twice a year; get a professional up every few years
What roof inspections cost
| Type of inspection | What you get | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Roofer’s inspection and quote | Inspection, photos and a written quote for any work | Often free; Royce Roofing does not charge |
| Roof inspection or report | A written assessment of the roof’s condition | About $200 to $500, around $350 typical |
| Pre-purchase building inspection | A building inspector’s report on the whole house, roof included | Priced by building inspectors; ask for the roof section in detail |
These are market ranges from published Australian price guides, not Royce Roofing prices. Every roof is different. We give you a fixed written quote after a free inspection.
Sources: What’s The Damage: Roofing costs in Australia (October 2026).
What our free inspection covers
- Tiles: cracks, breaks, slipped tiles and porosity on concrete tiles
- Ridge and hip capping: bedding and pointing
- Valleys: rust, debris and how they are fixed
- Flashings around chimneys, walls, skylights and vents
- Gutters and downpipes, from the roof side
- The roof space, where access allows, for water marks and daylight
We photograph what we find and explain it, then tell you straight whether the roof needs a repair, a restoration, a replacement or nothing yet. You get a fixed written quote for any work.
Book a free roof inspection
We get on the roof, photograph what we find and give you a written quote.
When a paid report is worth it
Insurance claims
A written report on what failed and why helps show storm damage rather than wear and tear.
Buying a house
A building inspector’s report covers the roof; ask for detail on tiles, capping and valleys.
Selling
Some sellers get a roof report to answer buyers’ questions up front.
Disputes
If you are in a dispute with a builder or neighbour, an independent report carries weight.
What you can check yourself
Between professional inspections, look over your roof from the ground with binoculars twice a year and after storms, and check ceilings and the roof space for stains. Our step-by-step guide to inspecting your roof safely shows what to look for. Do not walk on the roof; tiles crack underfoot and falls are the main risk.
Sources: WorkSafe Victoria: Prevention of falls in housing construction.
How often to get a professional inspection
Monier recommends a professional roof inspection around every five years, and sooner after a major storm, if you find stains or broken tiles, or after other trades have been on the roof. Keeping the inspection reports and repair invoices also helps if you ever need to make an insurance claim.
Sources: Monier: Roof cleaning and maintenance.
Booking an inspection with Royce
Call 1300 992 911 or use the contact form. Tell us what prompted it: a leak, a storm, a sale, or just age. Photos help. We will arrange a time, inspect the roof with our own safety equipment and send you photos and a written quote.
WorkSafe Victoria’s compliance code for housing construction puts edge protection such as guard railing ahead of harnesses and ladders when controlling the risk of falls from a roof. Our crews set up our own temporary safety rail, ladder guards and, where there are old skylights, safety nets before anyone works on the roof. Every crew member holds a working at heights qualification.
Common questions
How much does a roof inspection cost in Melbourne?
Market figures put a roof inspection or report at about $200 to $500, around $350 typical. Royce Roofing inspects for free when you are considering roof work.
Is a free roof inspection any good?
It is as good as the roofer doing it. Ask for photos of what they find and a written quote, and check they use proper safety equipment to get on the roof.
What does a roof inspection include?
Tiles, ridge capping, valleys, flashings and gutters, plus the roof space where access allows. A good inspection comes with photos.
Do I need a roof report for insurance?
It helps. A written report on what failed and why supports a storm damage claim, especially as wear-and-tear exclusions are a common reason claims are refused.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Look over it from the ground twice a year and after storms, and have a professional inspection around every five years.
Does a building inspection cover the roof?
A pre-purchase building inspection includes the roof, but inspectors may not get onto it. Ask how they will inspect the roof and for detail on its condition.
Related
Sources: What’s The Damage: Roofing costs in Australia (October 2026); WorkSafe Victoria: Prevention of falls in housing construction; Monier: Roof cleaning and maintenance.
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