Roofing & Painting Cost In Melbourne
What should the job cost?
A straight-talking guide to prices across Melbourne
Roofing and painting prices vary a lot with the size and condition of your home, so treat the figures below as a rough guide rather than a fixed quote. The only way to get an accurate price is a free site visit - here's what tends to drive the cost, and roughly where things land.
Free, no-obligation quotes across Melbourne.
Rough Price Guide
| Job | Rough Cost | What It Depends On |
|---|---|---|
| Minor roof repair (few tiles, leak) | From a few hundred dollars | Depends on access, number of tiles and fault |
| Ridge capping re-bed & re-point | Priced per lineal metre | Length of ridge/hip lines and roof pitch |
| Full tiled roof restoration | ~$3,500 - $8,000+ | Roof size, condition and membrane system |
| Gutter clean (single storey) | A few hundred dollars | Size, height and number of stories |
| Gutter replacement / gutter guard | Priced per lineal metre | Colorbond profile, colour and length |
| Exterior house repaint | From ~$4,000 | Size, stories, surfaces and prep needed |
| Pressure cleaning (driveway) | A few hundred dollars | Area size and surface type |
Guide figures only. Every quote is free and based on a site visit.
What Drives The Price
- Size & pitch. Bigger, steeper roofs take more materials, more time and more careful access.
- Condition. A roof needing lots of tile replacement and re-bedding costs more than one that just needs a clean and coat.
- Access. Double-storey homes, tight blocks and awkward rooflines take longer to work on safely.
- Preparation. With painting especially, the prep - washing, scraping, filling, priming - is a big part of the job and the cost.
- Materials. Premium membranes and paints cost more up front but last far longer, which is where the value is.
Cost FAQs
Why do you quote after a site visit instead of over the phone?
Because a fair price depends on things you can only judge in person - the size and pitch of the roof, its condition, access, and how much repair or preparation is needed. A phone figure would either be padded to be safe or too low to be real. A free site visit means the price reflects your actual home.
Is a roof restoration cheaper than a replacement?
Usually, yes - often significantly. If your tiles are sound, restoring them costs a fraction of tearing off and replacing the whole roof, while still adding years of life. If the tiles themselves are failing, we'll tell you honestly that replacement is the better spend.
Do you charge for quotes?
No. Every quote is completely free and comes with no obligation. We'll look at the job, talk through your options, and give you a clear written price.
Get Your Exact Price
Call Alan and Julian for a free, no-obligation quote based on your actual roof or home.