Metal re-roofing
Replacing old corrugated iron or tired metal with new pre-painted or zinc-aluminium coated steel sheets, new screws, flashings and ridge capping, and sarking where needed.
Tile to metal conversion
Stripping concrete or terracotta tiles, swapping tile battens for battens suited to steel, adding sarking or insulation blanket, and fixing to the right wind rating. Lighter on the frame.
Tile roof restoration
Cleaning, replacing broken tiles, rebedding and repointing ridge capping, and recoating. Suits tiles and framing that are still sound.
Leak and roof repairs
Cracked or slipped tiles, lifted sheets, rusted screws, failed flashings around chimneys, walls and pipes, and valley irons. Finding the true entry point is half the job.
Storm and hail damage
Make-safe tarping after a storm, then repairs or replacement. If you're claiming insurance, photograph the damage and ask the roofer for a written report.
Gutters, fascias and downpipes
Replacing rusted or undersized gutters, fascia covers, downpipes and rain heads, and fixing overflow into eaves.
Skylights and ventilation
Flashed skylights, roof ventilators and whirlybirds to cool the roof space and cut condensation.
What these jobs look like
All images on this site are simple illustrative drawings. They are not photos of real jobs.
What changes the price
Roofs are usually priced per square metre of roof area, then adjusted for pitch and storeys (edge protection or scaffold), access, removal and disposal of the old roof, batten and frame repairs, asbestos, gutters and downpipes, insulation, and the wind rating the new roof must meet. Published 2026 price guides are summarised in our cost guide. A firm price should only come after someone has been on the roof.
Licensing
Roofing work over $3,300 needs a QBCC licence of the right class (QBCC: when you need a licence). Read who can lawfully do roofing in Queensland. Quote requests from this site are passed to a local roofer who holds the right QBCC licence class for the job.
Questions to ask any roofer
What is your QBCC licence number and class? Is the old roof, disposal, sarking and gutters included? Which wind rating will the roof be fixed to? Is there asbestos, and who removes it? What warranty comes with the workmanship and the materials?
Common questions
Should I restore or replace my tiled roof?
Restore when the tiles and framing are sound and the problems are at the ridges or in the finish. Replace when tiles are porous and cracking across the roof or battens are failing. Ask for the roof to be inspected before deciding, and for the quote to itemise each step.
Are gutters and downpipes included in a re-roof?
Not always. Many re-roofs replace gutters, downpipes and flashings at the same time, but quotes differ. Ask every roofer to list them so quotes compare fairly.
What if my roof has asbestos?
Houses built before 1990 can have asbestos cement roof sheeting or eaves. A business removing more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos must hold a Class A or B asbestos removal licence (WorkSafe Queensland). Never water-blast or walk on it; get it identified first.
Want a price for your roof?
Send the suburb, the roof type and what's wrong. A local QBCC-licensed roofer can then contact you to arrange an inspection and quote.