A tiled roof restoration in Melbourne typically costs between about $4,200 and $11,550, with around $7,900 typical for an average home, according to What’s The Damage’s October 2026 Melbourne figures (including GST). hipages figures quoted by Canstar put a full tiled roof restoration at $4,500 to $11,000 depending on size. Where your roof lands depends on its size, height, pitch, condition and how much repair it needs before it is coated.
The short answer
- Typical Melbourne tiled roof restoration: about $4,200 to $11,550, around $7,900 typical
- Per square metre, larger roofs cost less: about $17 to $38 per square metre by roof size
- Size, height, pitch, access and the amount of repair drive the price
- A restoration usually costs a fraction of a re-roof, which runs about $105 to $230 per square metre for tiles
- Royce gives a fixed written quote after a free inspection, with a 7-year restoration warranty
Roof restoration prices in Melbourne
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiled roof restoration (clean, rebed and repoint, recoat) | $4,200 | $7,900 | $11,550 |
| Metal roof restoration (clean, rust treat, recoat) | $3,150 | $5,250 | $7,900 |
| Roof painting, single storey | $2,625 | $4,200 | $6,300 |
| Ridge capping rebed and repoint, full roof | $840 | $2,300 | $3,675 |
| Tile replacement repair, per job | $315 | $630 | $1,050 |
Figures are What’s The Damage’s Melbourne metro ranges, verified October 2026 and including GST. Outer suburbs may vary.
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 Melbourne (October 2026).
Cost per square metre
| Roof size | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Smaller roofs | $28 to $38 per m² |
| Medium roofs | $22 to $28 per m² |
| Larger roofs | $17 to $22 per m² |
These are hipages rates quoted by Canstar in July 2026. The rate falls as the roof gets bigger because the set-up, safety rail and travel are spread over more area. Canstar also cites a starting point of around $2,500 for a basic restoration of an average house, with complex jobs reaching $20,000 and beyond.
Sources: Canstar: How much does a roof restoration cost in 2026? (citing hipages).
Want a real number for your roof?
Book a free inspection and we will give you a fixed written quote.
What affects the price
Roof size and shape
More square metres means more cleaning and coating. Hips and valleys add ridge capping and valley work.
Height and pitch
Two-storey and steep roofs need more safety equipment and take longer.
Condition
The number of broken tiles, the state of the bedding and pointing, and rusted valleys all add repair work.
Tile type
Concrete tiles are usually recoated. Terracotta is usually cleaned and repaired rather than painted.
Access
Tight sites, steep blocks and limited ladder access slow the job down.
Extras
Solar panels may need removing and refitting; Canstar cites $700 to $2,000 for this.
Sources: Canstar: How much does a roof restoration cost in 2026? (citing hipages).
What a restoration should include
- Safety set-upOur own temporary safety rail and ladder guards go up first.
- CleanLichen, moss and grime removed with a method suited to the tile.
- RepairBroken tiles replaced with matched tiles from our yards; rusted valleys replaced.
- Rebed and repointRidge and hip capping rebedded where needed and finished with flexible pointing.
- CoatFor concrete tiles, a four-coat system: primer, two colour coats and a protectant.
- Clean up and warrantySite cleared and the work covered by our 7-year restoration warranty.
When comparing quotes, check each one includes the same steps. A cheap quote that skips the rebed and repoint or the primer is not a cheaper version of the same job. See our roof restoration service.
Restoration versus replacement costs
Re-roofing with new tiles, including stripping the old roof, runs about $105 to $230 per square metre in Melbourne, and $135 to $275 per square metre for terracotta, according to What’s The Damage. As a worked example only, a 200 square metre roof at those tile rates would cost roughly $21,000 to $46,000 to re-roof, against the restoration ranges above. That is why restoration is usually the better value when the tiles and frame are still sound.
When tiles are failing across the roof, though, restoration money is wasted. Our guide to restoration versus replacement walks through the decision, and roof replacement explains how we re-roof.
Sources: What’s The Damage: Roofing costs in Melbourne (October 2026).
How to compare quotes
- Every quote should list the same steps: cleaning, repairs, rebed and repoint, valleys and the coating system
- Check the number of coats and the products used
- Ask what warranty is offered and what it covers
- Check who does the work: the company’s own crews or subcontractors
- Ask how they will prevent falls: edge protection, not just harnesses
- Get it in writing. In Victoria, domestic building work over $10,000 needs a written major domestic building contract, and work over $16,000 needs domestic building insurance
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Work that requires a building contract; VBA: Domestic building insurance.
Getting a Royce Roofing quote
Royce Roofing inspects your roof for free, photographs what we find and gives you a fixed written quote. If the roof needs a repair rather than a restoration, or is past restoring, we will tell you. Every restoration carries a 7-year warranty and is done by our own crews with tiles and materials from our own yards.
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 restoration cost in Melbourne?
Published Melbourne figures put a tiled roof restoration at about $4,200 to $11,550, with around $7,900 typical, including GST. Your price depends on size, height, pitch, condition and repairs needed.
How much is a roof restoration per square metre?
hipages rates quoted by Canstar run from about $17 to $22 per square metre for larger roofs up to $28 to $38 for smaller roofs.
Is a roof restoration cheaper than a new roof?
Usually much cheaper. Re-roofing with tiles in Melbourne runs about $105 to $230 per square metre including strip-off, so a full re-roof often costs several times a restoration.
What is included in a roof restoration?
Cleaning, replacing broken tiles, rebedding and repointing ridge capping, replacing rusted valleys and, for concrete tiles, a primer, two colour coats and a protectant.
Why do roof restoration quotes vary so much?
Quotes differ in what they include. Check each one covers the same repairs, the same number of coats, the warranty and who does the work.
Do I need a contract for a roof restoration?
In Victoria, domestic building work over $10,000 needs a written major domestic building contract, and work over $16,000 also needs domestic building insurance.
Related
Sources: What’s The Damage: Roofing costs in Melbourne (October 2026); Canstar: How much does a roof restoration cost in 2026? (citing hipages); Consumer Affairs Victoria: Work that requires a building contract; VBA: Domestic building insurance.
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