Roofing costs in Adelaide: 2026 guide
Realistic 2026 price ranges for roof repairs, restorations and new roofs in Adelaide, what drives the cost, and how to compare quotes.
Get an accurate price for your roof
Online ranges only go so far. A licensed local roofer will inspect your roof and give you a written quote, free.
Repair and restoration costs at a glance
Every roof is priced on its own size, pitch, height and condition, so treat these as starting points rather than quotes. They are 2026 Adelaide ranges including GST, taken from published cost guides.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection and written report | $185 to $460 |
| Minor leak repair | $230 to $735 |
| Replacing broken or cracked tiles | $275 to $920 |
| Ridge capping repair on part of the roof | $370 to $1,100 |
| Rebedding and repointing all the ridge capping | $750 to $3,200 |
| Tile roof restoration: clean, repairs, repoint and coating | $3,500 to $10,000 |
| Metal roof restoration: clean, rust treatment, new screws and paint | $2,500 to $9,000 |
New roof costs
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Colorbond re-roof, per square metre | $75 to $165 per m² |
| Concrete tile re-roof including strip-off, per square metre | $90 to $200 per m² |
| Terracotta re-roof including strip-off, per square metre | $120 to $240 per m² |
| Full roof replacement, single-storey home | $13,000 to $28,000 |
| Full roof replacement, two-storey home | $14,000 to $37,000 |
| Licensed asbestos removal, added to a re-roof | $4,600 to $14,700 |
| New gutters and downpipes, single-storey home | $2,000 to $4,600 |
| Taking solar panels off and refitting them | $600 to $2,000 |
What makes a roof cost more
- Two storeys or a steep pitch, which mean scaffolding, edge protection and slower work
- A complicated roof with lots of hips, valleys and changes of level
- Lots of broken tiles, or ridge capping that all needs rebedding rather than just repointing
- Terracotta or slate, which cost more to buy and to match
- Solar panels that have to come off and go back on
- Asbestos that needs licensed removal and disposal
- Tight side access, or a steep block in the Hills
- Historic areas, where the materials and colours need to suit the street
Prices across Adelaide
Published 2026 guides put Hills prices noticeably above the metro average, because of steep blocks, harder access for trucks and scaffolding, and bushfire-rated materials. The inner and eastern suburbs also tend to sit a little above average, because of heritage rules and tight access, while the northern and southern suburbs are generally at or below it.
Restore or replace?
A restoration on a typical single-storey tiled roof usually costs well under half the price of a new roof. If the tiles and frame are sound, restoring is the cheaper way to get many more years out of the roof. If the roof will need replacing within a few years anyway, putting the restoration money towards a new roof often makes more sense.
How to keep the cost down
- Fix small faults early. A few tiles or a section of ridge capping costs hundreds; a ceiling damaged by a leak costs more.
- Replace gutters and fascia at the same time as a re-roof, so you only pay for access once.
- If you're adding or replacing solar, time it with the roof work so the panels only come off once.
- Get quotes for the same scope of work so you can compare them properly.
Comparing quotes
Check that each quote covers the same things: how much ridge capping is rebedded rather than repointed, which coating is used and how many coats, scaffolding or edge protection, tile replacement, solar panel removal, disposal of old materials, and the warranty on workmanship and materials. Then look up the BLD licence number on the Consumer and Business Services licence register before you sign.
Sources used for these ranges: What's The Damage, roofing cost Adelaide 2026; The Quote Yard, roof coating and restoration costs SA 2026; The Quote Yard, roof restoration SA.
Common questions
What's the average cost of a roof restoration in Adelaide?
Published 2026 guides put a typical tile roof restoration in Adelaide at around $7,000, within a range of about $3,500 to $10,000. Small, simple single-storey roofs sit at the lower end; big, steep or two-storey roofs at the top.
How much does it cost to replace tiles with Colorbond?
Colorbond re-roofs are usually priced at about $75 to $165 per square metre, and removing and disposing of the old tiles may be extra. For a single-storey home, most full replacements land between about $13,000 and $28,000.
Is it cheaper to restore or replace?
Restoring is much cheaper, usually well under half the price of a new roof. It's only good value if the tiles or sheets and the frame are sound.
How do I get an accurate price?
Get the roof inspected. Online ranges are only a starting point. Request a free quote and a licensed local roofer will look at your actual roof.
Find a roofer in your area
City and inner north
- City of Adelaide2 suburbs
- City of Prospect6 suburbs
- Town of Walkerville4 suburbs
Eastern suburbs
- City of Burnside29 suburbs
- Campbelltown City Council8 suburbs
- City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters18 suburbs
Inner south and foothills
- City of Mitcham29 suburbs
- City of Unley16 suburbs
Western suburbs and beaches
- City of Charles Sturt39 suburbs
- City of Holdfast Bay11 suburbs
- City of West Torrens22 suburbs
Port Adelaide and the north-west
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield41 suburbs
Southern suburbs and coast
- City of Marion26 suburbs
- City of Onkaparinga46 suburbs
Northern suburbs
- Adelaide Plains Council1 suburb
- Town of Gawler12 suburbs
- Light Regional Council1 suburb
- City of Playford32 suburbs
- City of Salisbury24 suburbs
- City of Tea Tree Gully19 suburbs
Adelaide Hills
- Adelaide Hills Council51 suburbs
- Mount Barker District Council29 suburbs