Quick answer: A tile roof restoration in Melbourne typically costs $4,200 to $11,550, and most jobs come in around $7,900. A metal or Colorbond roof restoration costs $3,150 to $7,900, about $5,250 for a typical job.
These are the price ranges Eminent Roofing & Restoration quotes across Pakenham and Melbourne's south-east and east. Where your roof lands depends mostly on its size, its pitch and how much repair work it needs before it is coated. Every quote is free and itemised after we have been up on the roof.
Roof restoration prices in Melbourne
| Roof type | Typical price range | Typical job |
|---|---|---|
| Tile (concrete or terracotta) | $4,200 to $11,550 | about $7,900 |
| Metal or Colorbond | $3,150 to $7,900 | about $5,250 |
Roof size is the biggest factor. A small single-storey roof sits toward the bottom of the range, and a large or double-storey roof toward the top. Tile roofs cost more than metal because they usually need more ridge work before the coating goes on.
What a full restoration includes
- A high-pressure clean to strip moss, lichen, dirt and old flaking coating
- Replacing broken and cracked tiles, or rusted sheets and screws on a metal roof
- Rebedding and flexibly repointing the ridge caps on a tile roof
- Valley and flashing repairs, and sealing any points letting water in
- The coating: on tile, a sealer coat and two colour coats; on metal, a self-priming metal roof paint and two top coats
Free gutter and solar panel cleaning is included with every full restoration. See our roof restoration page for the full process.
What changes the price of a roof restoration
- Roof size. More square metres means more cleaning, sealing and coating.
- Pitch and storeys. Steep or double-storey roofs need more edge protection and scaffold time to work safely at height.
- Repairs before coating. Broken tiles, ridge caps that need rebedding, or rusted sheets and screws add labour and materials.
- Material. Tile usually needs more preparation than metal, which is why the tile range sits higher.
- Coating choice. We are a Dulux Acratex Registered Roof Applicator, and you choose between two coating brands, Dulux or Industrial Roof Coatings.
- Access. Tight side access, solar panels or trees over the roof add time.
All of this is listed line by line on your quote, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Repair, restore or replace?
| Option | When it fits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Repair | A leak, a few cracked tiles or a loose ridge on a roof that is otherwise sound | Quoted after a free inspection |
| Restore | Faded or porous tiles, moss, cracked pointing or surface rust, but the structure and most tiles or sheets are sound | Tile $4,200 to $11,550; metal $3,150 to $7,900 |
| Replace | Rust right through metal sheets, many broken or porous tiles, or failed battens | Quoted after a free inspection |
When the roof frame and most of the tiles or sheets are still sound, a restoration costs a fraction of a new roof and gives you a weatherproof, freshly coated roof again. The inspection tells you which of the three your roof needs. If you have a metal roof, our guide to painting a Colorbond roof covers that job in more detail.
How to compare roof restoration quotes
- Is it itemised? A single lump sum makes it hard to see what is included. Ask for each step and repair listed.
- How many coats? Ask what each coat is. On tile, we apply a sealer coat and two colour coats.
- Is the warranty in writing? Every restoration we finish carries a written 10-year workmanship warranty.
- Who does the work? Our own crew does every job, start to finish.
- What do you pay up front? We take no deposit: 50% at the halfway point and 50% on completion.
Frequently asked questions
Is $30,000 too much for a roof?
For a roof restoration, almost always yes. Our tile restorations top out at around $11,550 and metal restorations at around $7,900. If you have a quote near $30,000, check exactly what it covers. It is more likely a full replacement, so ask whether a restoration would do the job instead.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a roof?
Repairing is cheaper when the damage is limited to a few tiles, a ridge line or one leak. Restoring costs more than a repair but far less than replacing, and suits a roof that is sound but tired. Replacement only makes sense when rust, broken tiles or failed battens are widespread.
How much does it cost to restore a Colorbond roof in Melbourne?
Metal and Colorbond roof restorations typically cost $3,150 to $7,900, about $5,250 for a typical job. The price depends on roof size, how many rusted sheets or screws need replacing, and access.
Is roof restoration worth it?
Yes, when the roof structure is sound. A restoration fixes the weak points, reseals the surface and gives the roof a new finish for a fraction of the cost of replacement, and our work is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No. We take no deposit. You pay 50% at the halfway point and 50% on completion.
Get a fixed price for your roof
Eminent Roofing & Restoration is a family-run roofing business based in Pakenham, with more than 2,000 projects completed and a 4.9-star Google rating. For a free roof inspection and an itemised quote, call 0451 200 159 or send us an enquiry. Local to Pakenham or Berwick? See roof restoration in Pakenham and roof restoration in Berwick.
