Royce Roofing runs one of Melbourne’s largest roof tile yards. We hold new and second-hand terracotta and concrete tiles, over 200 tile types across our Mulgrave and Doveton yards, and the ridge capping, pointing and flashing to fit them. Homeowners, handymen and trade roofers buy from us every day, and our crews can fit what you buy.
At a glance
- 250 pallets of tiles in our Mulgrave yard, with a second yard in Doveton
- New and second-hand terracotta and concrete, including discontinued profiles
- Tile matching from a sample or a photo of the front and back
- Roofing supplies for the job: pointing, valley iron, storm seal, flashing, sand and cement
- Supply only, or supply and fit by our crews
Inside the tile yard
Our Mulgrave yard at 5-6 Rosemary Court holds around 250 pallets of tiles, inside and out, with a second yard in Doveton. The yard is stocked with the profiles and colours found on Melbourne homes, including older ones that are no longer in current catalogues.
Stock moves every day, so the best way to find out what we have is to call, send a photo, or bring a tile in.
Which tile do you need?
Start with the material. Look at the back or a broken edge of one of your tiles: terracotta is the same clay colour all the way through, concrete is grey underneath even when the face is coloured.
| Terracotta | Concrete | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Fired clay | Sand, cement and oxide colouring |
| How to tell | Clay colour right through | Grey on the back |
| Colour over time | Holds its colour; weathers gently | Surface fades; can be recoated |
| Upfront cost | Higher | Lower |
| Read more | Terracotta roof tiles | Concrete roof tiles |
Then decide between new and reclaimed. For a full new roof, new tiles give a uniform finish. For a few broken tiles on an older roof, a weathered second-hand tile of the same profile usually blends in better, and many older profiles are only available reclaimed.
Matching an existing roof
A replacement tile has to match on four things: material, manufacturer, profile and colour. Most tiles carry the maker’s name on the back; brands we see on Melbourne roofs include Boral, Clarke, Monier and Pioneer, among others.
- Photograph the tileFront and back in daylight, including any maker’s stamp.
- Send it or bring it inUse the contact form and tick “Help finding a tile”, or bring a sample to Mulgrave.
- We match it from stockWe compare profile, lugs and colour, and show you the closest options.
- Collect, or have it fittedPick up from the yard, or our crew replaces the tiles for you.
Full detail on our roof tile matching service.
Looking for a tile?
Send us a photo of the front and back, or bring a sample to Mulgrave.
Roofing supplies in the same trip
If you are fixing a roof yourself, or you are a roofer topping up a job, you can pick up the materials with the tiles:
Flexible pointing
For finishing ridge and hip capping after bedding.
Valley iron
To replace rusted valleys.
Storm seal
For sealing valleys and flashings against wind-driven rain.
Lead flashing
For walls, chimneys and penetrations.
Sand and cement
For ridge and hip bedding.
Ridge capping and fittings
Ridge, hip, starter and barge tiles in terracotta and concrete.
Who we supply
Homeowners
Two tiles to fix a crack, or enough for an extension. We help you identify what you have and how many to buy.
Home handymen
Tiles plus the pointing, cement and flashing to finish the job. Please work safely at height, or let our crew do it.
Trade roofers
Reclaimed and discontinued profiles that are hard to find elsewhere, and supplies in the same pick-up.
Builders and renovators
Matching an extension or carport roof to an existing house.
Supply only, or supply and fit
Everything in the yard is available to buy outright. If you would rather not go up a ladder, our crews replace tiles as part of a roof repair, and use the same yards for restorations and roof replacements. New tiles are fixed to AS 2050 and the National Construction Code, with every ridge, hip, barge and valley tile fixed.
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.
Sources: HIA: AS 2050 Installation of roof tiles; NCC 2022 Housing Provisions Part 7.3: Roof tiles; WorkSafe Victoria: Prevention of falls in housing construction.
Visiting the yard
Yard and office: 5-6 Rosemary Court, Mulgrave VIC 3170, with a second yard in Doveton. Stock changes daily, so call 1300 992 911 before you visit and we can check for your tile and have it ready.
- Bring a sample tile if you have one, or photos of the front and back
- Know roughly how many you need, plus a few spares
- Bring a vehicle that can carry the weight: roof tiles are heavy
Looking for floor or wall tiles rather than roof tiles? See Pavé Tile Co Melbourne for bathroom tiles and floor tiles.
Common questions
Do you sell roof tiles to the public?
Yes. Our yard supplies homeowners, home handymen and trade roofers every day. Whether you need two tiles to fix a crack or pallets for an extension, call ahead with what you need and we will check stock and have it ready.
Can you match my existing roof tiles?
Usually, yes. We hold over 200 tile types across our Mulgrave and Doveton yards, including older and discontinued profiles. Send a photo of the front and back of a tile, or bring a sample, and we will find the closest match in stock.
Do you have second-hand roof tiles?
Yes. We stock reclaimed terracotta and concrete tiles alongside new ones. On an older roof, a weathered second-hand tile of the same profile often blends in better than a new one, and many older profiles are only available reclaimed.
How do I know if my tiles are terracotta or concrete?
Look at the back or a broken edge. Terracotta is the same clay colour all the way through. Concrete is grey underneath, even when the face is coloured, and usually has a coarser texture.
How many spare tiles should I buy?
Buy the number of broken tiles plus a few spares. Neighbouring tiles can crack when they are lifted, and matched spares on hand make future repairs easy. For larger jobs we can help work out quantities from the roof area and profile.
What other roofing supplies do you sell?
Flexible pointing, valley iron, storm seal, lead flashing, sand and cement, plus ridge capping, hip, starter and barge tiles in terracotta and concrete, so you can pick up everything for the job in one trip.
Can you fit the tiles for me?
Yes. Our crews replace broken tiles as part of our roof repair service across Melbourne, and use our own yards for restorations and roof replacements. We can supply only, or supply and fit.
Where is your tile yard?
Our yard and office are at 5-6 Rosemary Court, Mulgrave VIC 3170, with a second yard in Doveton. Stock changes daily, so call 1300 992 911 before you visit and we will check for your tile.
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