How much does roof restoration cost? [2024]

If your roof is showing its age and is worn, or has a build-up of mould or algae, you may think it's time to replace it. But there is another option – roof restoration. This can help to restore your tiled or metal roof to a good-as-new state for a lot less than the roof replacement cost.

How much can you save, and what does roof restoration cost? This article will help you understand what services are involved in restoring a roof so you can work out some ballpark costs. Then you can start getting and comparing quotes from roof restoration experts.

Read on to find out:

• Average cost of roof restoration
• What is involved in roof restoration?
• Metal roof restoration
• Roof tile restoration
• Ways to finance a roof restoration
• Hiring a roof restorer
• Getting quotes for roof restoration cost

 

Average cost of roof restoration

If your roof is showing its age and is worn or has a build-up of mould or algae, you may think it is time to replace it. But there is another option – roof restoration. This can help restore your tiled or metal roof to a good-as-new state for a lot less than the cost of a replacement roof.

How much can you save, and what does roof restoration cost? Well, this article will help you understand what is involved, and work out some ballpark costs. Then you can start getting and comparing quotes from roof restoration experts. For a ballpark idea, you can expect to pay:

• $250 to $500 for roof cleaning depending on the condition of the roof surface
• $200 to $500 for a spot repair, depending on the size of the problem
• $48 to $58 per square metre for metal roof repairs
• $55 to $65 per square metre for tile roof repairs
• $2500 for a full roof restoration of an average sized house
• Full restoration of a tiled roof can cost anywhere from $4500 to $11,000 for a larger job

The roof restoration cost per square metre (m2) generally decreases for larger roofs, as setup costs and other prices are more spread out. As a rough guide, expect to pay:

• $28 to $38 per m2 for a small roof
• $22 to $28 per m2 for a medium sized roof
• $17 to $22 per m2 for a larger roof

What is involved in roof restoration?

It's important to be aware that roof restoration is not a DIY project. Not only does it require specialist skills, but there are also safety issues involves when working at height. So it's recommended that you hire a professional who does this for a living, which will add to your roof restoration cost.

Depending on the type of roofing you have and the services you need, roof restoration may involve:

• Replacing individual tiles or roof sheets
• Realigning or resealing roofing
• Roof repainting
• Roof repointing

Before beginning, your roof restorer will clean the roof to remove any dirt, mould and algae that may be present. To find out more, see our guide: how to clean a roof.

Metal roof restoration

If you have metal roofing, repairs may involve either patching up a spot leak or replacing an entire sheet of roof sheeting.

Leaks often develop at the seams or where the roofing joins flashing or guttering. A patch is normally used to cover a localised leak in a metal roof, and is made from the same metal or Colorbond as the original roof sheet. Metal screws are used to fix the patch, which is then sealed to prevent any further leakage.

Roof tile restoration

Replacing a broken or faulty roof tile can prevent serious structural damage to your home and potentially costly repairs in the future. Roof tiles may crack or be damaged for various reasons, including severe weather and falling tree branches.

As well as replacing tiles, repairs may involve additional costs, including rebedding and roof repointing cost. Finally, the roof restorer will apply an anti-fungicide and sealer.

Ways to finance a roof restoration

If you're worried you won't be able to afford the cost of roof restoration, there could be options available to help. Depending on how much you need and your personal circumstances, these may include:

• Personal loan or specialised home improvement loan offered by some lenders
• Refinancing or restructuring your home loan, which could be more cost-effective
• Credit card, although interest fees and charges will be high if you don't meet your repayments

It's recommended that you speak to a financial adviser to understand your options for making roof restoration costs more affordable.

Hiring a roof restorer

When it's time to hire a roof restorer, you need to make sure they're the right person for the job. Some questions to ask them include:

• Are you licensed?
• Do you have valid insurance?
• Can you provide a written quote?
• How long is the warranty on your materials?
• Do you have references I can follow up?

No matter the size of your roofing job, always request a fully itemised quote so you'll have a breakdown of exactly how much you're paying for roof repair, roof repointing cost and other costs.

Getting quotes for roof restoration

When you get quotes for roof restoration, outline in as much detail as possible what you think needs to be done and any considerations that could affect the overall cost. These include:

• The approximate size of the roof
• The roof pitch
• The type of roof you have
• Whether it's a one or two-storey home

Including this information will help roofers give you more accurate quotes.

When you compare quotes, make sure they list everything in detail. For example, if you need a quote for painting your roof, the quote should include cleaning and preparation costs as well as the number of coats of paint that will be used. A good paint job should include a base coat, secondary coat and top coat.

Keep in mind that your original quote may be lower than the quote you receive after the restoration expert has had a chance to inspect your roof. To avoid a shock, you might want to ask roof restorers to add estimates for other common jobs to their quotes.

 

*Costs and prices in this article are indicative and should only be used as a guide. They also vary locally and are subject to market forces.