Signs your tiles are near the end
- Tiles that crack or snap when someone walks on them
- Concrete tiles that are soft and porous, with heavy lichen growth
- Ridge pointing that keeps cracking even after it's redone
- Rusted valley irons or flashings
- Sagging lines in the roof, or a damaged frame
- Leaks after storms, year after year
The maths on repeated repairs
In Newcastle, a tile replacement repair typically costs $285–$950, ridge capping repairs $380–$1,150, and a tile roof restoration $3,800–$10,450 (Sep 2026 market data). If you're facing a restoration on a roof that's already 50+ years old, compare it with a single-storey COLORBOND® re-roof at around $9,500–$23,750. That's a new roof with a new warranty, not a coat of paint on old tiles.
Free on-site quote. We inspect, measure and give you an itemised written quote. Call (02) 4063 1016 or request one online.
Frequently asked questions
Can you just replace the broken tiles?
Small tile repairs make sense on a roof that's otherwise sound. On older concrete tiles, matching replacements can be hard to find, and walking the roof often cracks more. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.
Sources
Figures and rules on this page come from the following. Prices are market ranges, not our quotes; your written quote is fixed.
