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2026 pricing

Honest Brisbane roofing prices — free inspection first, written quote before any work

The inspection and photo report cost you nothing. Below are the real 2026 Brisbane price bands for the work that follows — from a few-hundred-dollar tile repair to a full replacement — and exactly what pushes a job toward the top or bottom of each band.

Repair vs restore vs replace

Where your roof sits determines what's worth spending

Most Brisbane roofs don't need the most expensive option. The inspection tells us whether targeted repairs, a repoint, a full restoration or a replacement is the honest recommendation — and the photo report shows you why.

Path 1 — Most common

Targeted Roof Repairs

$350–900 /job

When the roof structure is sound and the problem is specific — slipped or cracked tiles, a leak around a flashing, storm-lifted sheets, a rusted valley section. We fix the fault, not the whole roof.

  • Free inspection & photo report first You see exactly what we see, from the roof
  • Fixed written quote before work starts No hourly meter running
  • Matching tiles or sheets sourced Like-for-like profile and colour where possible
  • Workmanship warranty in writing
  • Most jobs done in a single visit
  • Upsell to a full restoration If a repair does the job, that's what we quote

Path 2 — Roof-wide wear

Full Roof Restoration

$3,500–8,000 /roof

When wear is roof-wide — fretting ridge mortar, widespread cracked or porous tiles, faded and chalking surfaces — and patching one spot just moves the leak. Clean, repair, repoint and recoat the whole roof.

  • Free inspection & photo report first With an honest repair-vs-restore comparison
  • Repointing & rebedding included Ridge capping rebedded where needed
  • Broken tiles replaced before coating
  • Pressure clean + sealer + membrane coats
  • Workmanship warranty in writing
  • Quoted when a repair would do Restoration only when it's genuinely the cheaper path long-term

Quick reference

Which path fits which roof

ScenarioRepairs $350–900Restoration $3,500–8,000
A few tiles cracked after a storm Repair Not needed
Leak around a chimney or skylight flashing Repair Not needed
Fretting mortar along every ridge line Patch only Restoration
Faded, porous tiles leaking in heavy rain Short-term fix Restoration
Free inspection & photo report Included Included
Fixed written quote before work starts Included Included

2026 Brisbane reference ranges. Every job starts with a free inspection and photo report, and the final quote is always confirmed in writing before any work begins. Where a roof is past restoring, a full replacement typically runs $18,000–$45,000+ and we'll tell you straight.

The basics

What's free, what's fixed, and how quoting works

Every job starts with a free inspection and photo report. From there, everything is quoted in writing before work begins — a fixed price against a documented scope, not an hourly meter running on your roof. If scope changes once we're up there, we stop and re-quote in writing.

ItemPrice
Roof inspection with photo report$0
Storm damage make-safe (tarping, emergency securing)$300-800
Insurance repair workQuoted to scope
Written quotes$0

2026 price bands

Realistic Brisbane price ranges for the most-requested roofing work

Figures reflect current Brisbane market rates including labour and materials. The bottom of each band reflects a smaller, single-storey roof in sound condition with easy access; the top reflects larger, steeper or double-storey roofs, brittle tiles, or difficult access.

Typical roof repairs (cracked/slipped tiles, small leaks, flashing fixes) $350-900
Tile roof repairs (broken tiles, valley leaks, minor storm damage) $350-900
Metal roof repairs (screw replacement, lap sealing, minor rust treatment) $350-900
Storm damage make-safe (emergency tarping and securing) $300-800
Ridge capping repointing (flexible pointing over sound bedding) $1,500-3,500
Rebedding + repointing (bedding replaced, then repointed) $1,500-3,500
Roof painting (typical 3-bedroom Brisbane home) $2,500-5,500
Full roof restoration (repairs, rebed/repoint, clean, prime, coat) $3,500-8,000
Full roof replacement (typical Brisbane home) $18,000-45,000+
Insurance-scoped storm repairs Quoted to scope

What moves the price

Five factors that decide where your job lands in the band

Roof size

Materials and labour scale with area. A small post-war cottage and a big two-storey family home are very different jobs, even for the same type of work.

Pitch

Steep roofs are slower and need more safety equipment. Brisbane's older Queenslanders often carry steep pitches that add time to every task.

Height and access

Double-storey homes, tight blocks, sloping sites and roofs over pools or decks can require scaffolding or elevated work platforms, which shifts the price band upward.

Tile condition

Brittle, end-of-life tiles break underfoot as you work, which slows everything down and adds replacement tiles. Sound tiles keep repair and restoration costs at the low end.

Material

Terracotta, concrete tile and metal sheeting each price differently for both repairs and replacement — and matching discontinued tile profiles can add sourcing time.

Our pricing philosophy

Six principles that shape every quote we issue

  • The inspection is genuinely free. No inspection fee, no "report fee", no charge if you don't go ahead. The photo report is yours to keep and to show any other roofer you like.
  • Written quotes before any work begins. Every job gets a written quote against a documented scope. You approve before we start. If we find more damage once we're on the roof, we stop, photograph it, and re-quote in writing.
  • We quote the cheapest fix that genuinely works. If $500 of tile repairs solves the leak, that's the recommendation — not a $6,000 restoration. If the roof honestly is past economic repair, the photos will show you why.
  • No storm-season surge pricing. A make-safe after a February hailstorm is priced from the same band as one in July. Storm season is when Brisbane homeowners are most exposed to opportunistic quoting — we don't participate.
  • Insurance documentation included. Dated photos of the damage, an itemised scope, and a written quote your insurer can assess — supplied as standard on storm and hail claims, not as an extra.
  • Workmanship warranty in writing. Every repair, restoration and replacement comes with a written workmanship warranty, with the terms stated on your quote — alongside your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

Get a real number

A free inspection beats any guess — including ours

The bands above are honest, but your roof is specific. Book the free inspection and you'll get a photo report of exactly what's up there plus written prices for each sensible option — no obligation, no pressure.

  • Free inspection with photo report — $0
  • Every option priced in writing
  • You only pay if you choose to proceed

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Why Brisbane trusts our pricing

The credentials behind every quote

  • QBCC Licensed Roofing
  • Fully Insured
  • Free Inspections & Photo Reports
  • Workmanship Warranty in Writing
  • 7 Days, Storm-Season Response

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