Roofer prices in Australia and what to ask for
In Australia in November 2026, a minor roof leak repair costs about A$250–A$800 and a full Colorbond re-roof about A$15,000–A$35,000, according to sellers' websites. Roofers charge roughly A$40–A$130 an hour. For a quote on your own roof, describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type of work | Price range |
|---|
| Minor leak repair | A$250–A$800 |
| Full Colorbond re-roof, like-for-like | A$15,000–A$35,000 |
| Full concrete tile re-roof | A$25,000–A$60,000 |
| Roofer's hourly rate | A$40–A$130 per hour |
Licences and rules by state
Roofing is usually licensed or registered by state or territory, so the rules depend on where the property is. In New South Wales, contractor licence fees are set under the Home Building Act 1989, and South Australia publishes its own licensing guide for building contractors. Individual contractor licences were quoted at about A$155 for one year or A$390 for three years in a 2026 guide. Ask any roofer to show a current licence for your state before work starts, and check that the licence covers roofing work.
Season and weather
Winter runs from June to August, and leaks often show up after the wet winter months, so many repair requests arrive in spring. Summer runs from December to February. If you want a re-roof finished before the next winter, ask for a start date while the weather is still mild.
How roofers charge here
Repairs are usually quoted per job, while re-roofing is quoted per square metre. The listings show Colorbond at about A$80–A$180 per m² and tile at about A$100–A$220 per m². A small metal re-roof of 100–150 m² in Adelaide was quoted at A$10,000–A$16,000. Day rates of about A$600–A$1,000 are also common, so ask whether a quote is per job, per hour or per day.
What to put in your request
Name the roofing material (Colorbond, tile or other), the type of work (repair or full re-roof), the roof area in m², the property type (house, townhouse or commercial) and the suburb and city. If you need ongoing work, say whether you want an employee or a subcontractor, and whether the pay is hourly or daily. Mention if the job involves working at height, because that changes the scope of the work.
On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the roof in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. The AI asks for anything missing, then looks through roofers' websites and price lists in Australia and shows you the prices and businesses it found. Registered roofers reply in the chat with their own offer, including price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. You can browse related trades in construction and finishing works, or start from the request field.
Questions and answers
How much does a roofer cost in Australia?
Roofers' rates are about A$40–A$130 an hour, and day rates are around A$600–A$1,000, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Quotes for a whole job are usually given per job or per square metre.
How much does a new roof cost?
A full like-for-like Colorbond re-roof is about A$15,000–A$35,000, and a concrete tile re-roof about A$25,000–A$60,000. Colorbond re-roofing is often quoted at A$80–A$180 per m².
Does a roofer need a licence?
Roofing is usually licensed or registered by state or territory, so check the rules where the property is. In New South Wales, contractor licence fees are set under the Home Building Act 1989.
What does a roof leak repair cost?
A minor leak repair is about A$250–A$800. Some quotes for roof repairs range from A$150 to A$4,000, depending on the damage.
