Newcastle's metal roof replacement specialists
Rusted iron, cracked tiles or an old asbestos roof? We strip it and replace it with a new COLORBOND® steel roof, specified for your street's wind and salt exposure, with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
- 10-year workmanship warranty
- Free on-site quotes
- Licensed NSW contractor
- Local Hunter team
Real Hunter roofs, before and after
Drag the slider to compare. Every photo is one of our own jobs, shot by our team.
Roof replacement, done once and done right
We specialise in metal roofing: new roofs, re-roofs, conversions and the repairs that keep a good roof going.
Metal Roof Replacement
Full strip-and-replace in COLORBOND® steel, including new sarking, battens where needed, flashings and gutters.
Learn moreTile to Metal Conversion
Swap heavy, leaky tiles for a lighter COLORBOND® roof — fewer leaks, no repointing, better in storms.
Learn moreAsbestos Roof Removal & Replacement
Licensed removal of old fibro / asbestos-cement roofs, then a new metal roof — one project, one point of contact.
Learn moreInsurance & Storm Damage Roofing
Storm, hail and wind damage — make-safe, a written report for your insurer, and repair or full replacement.
Learn moreCommercial & Industrial Roofing
Re-sheeting for warehouses, shops, strata and farm sheds — staged around your business.
Learn moreRoof Repairs & Leak Fixes
Leaks, rusted sheets, loose flashings and storm damage — fixed properly the first time.
Learn moreTired Tiled Roofs
Constant tile repairs? Find out when it's time to stop patching and replace the roof.
Learn moreGutters & Downpipes
New COLORBOND® gutters, fascia cover and downpipes — sized for Newcastle downpours.
Learn moreSkylights & Roof Ventilation
Bring in daylight and get hot, damp air out of the roof space.
Learn moreWhy we recommend COLORBOND® over tiles
Most Newcastle homes built from the 1950s to the 1980s went up with concrete tiles. Fifty-odd years on, they're porous, cracking and held together by pointing that's long past its best. A steel roof takes that weight off your frame, cuts down the joins where leaks start, and holds on in an east coast low.
Price ranges: Newcastle market data, Sep 2026 (whatsthedamage.com.au).
Why COLORBOND®? Read the guideCOLORBOND® steel
- Light on the frame
- Long sheets, few joins
- No pointing or bedding to fail
- Coastal-rated options (Ultra)
- Wide colour range, from Surfmist to Monument
- Suits rainwater tanks
Concrete tiles
- Heavy, loads up older frames
- Hundreds of overlaps
- Ridge pointing needs redoing
- Crack when walked on
- Porous with age, grows lichen
- Can lift in high winds
From first call to final clean-up
Clear steps, a written quote, and a house that's never left open overnight.
Inspect
We get on the roof, measure every face, and check battens, flashings and gutters. Free and no-obligation.
Quote
An itemised written quote: steel grade, profile, colour, sarking, battens, gutters and timeframe.
Replace
We strip and re-roof one section at a time, then fit new sarking, battens where needed, sheeting and flashings.
Hand over
Magnetic sweep, gutters cleared, a walk-through with you, and warranty paperwork.
What will a new roof cost?
Get a ballpark in seconds, based on current Newcastle pricing. Your on-site quote will be fixed and itemised.
Typical: around $20,700 inc. GST
Get a fixed quote Based on Newcastle COLORBOND® re-roof rates of $76–$170/m² and gutters at $38–$105/m (Sep 2026 market data). Allowances for tile removal, height, pitch and Ultra steel are our estimates. This is a guide only, not a quote.Local roofers who quote straight
- Metal roofing is all we do. We do replacements, conversions and repairs, and we don't push restorations on roofs that are done.
- The right steel for your street. We check your distance from the surf and harbour before we specify standard COLORBOND® or Ultra.
- Quotes that list everything. Battens, sarking, flashings, gutters and disposal are all itemised, with no surprise extras.
- Asbestos handled properly. Licensed removal, SafeWork notification and disposal paperwork.
- 10-year workmanship warranty, on top of the manufacturer's warranty and your NSW statutory warranties.
- Experience you can lean on. Our team has over three decades of experience on Hunter roofs.
The crew. Meet the team →
Signs your Newcastle roof is due
Leaks keep coming back
Fixing one spot only for it to pop up somewhere else.
Salt rust at laps & gutters
Close to the coast, corrosion starts where salt and moisture sit.
Brittle, porous tiles
Concrete tiles 50+ years old crack underfoot and soak up water.
Old fibro sheeting
Pre-1990 cement roofs may contain asbestos and shouldn't be cleaned or painted.
Storm damage
Wind and hail from storms like April 2015's can loosen fixings and lift sheets or tiles.
Endless patch-ups
When the repair bills add up to a big chunk of a new roof, it's time.
Not sure? Take the 30-second repair, restore or replace check.
Tiles off, steel on
What a tile-to-metal conversion looks like from the scaffold.
What our customers say
“Newcastle Metal Roofing Solutions started working with me to do a full roof replacement. They acted quickly, were knowledgeable, and with my budget always in mind. We now have a brand new roof thanks to them and their very professional and efficient team! I recommend anyone questioning who to go with! 🏠💯”
“Jason and his team of Nathan and Jake were excellent to deal with from the quote through to the completed job. I had roof replacement, ventilation and new guttering installed. The quote was very reasonable and the quality of the work was fantastic. I found them to be professional and the team of Nathan and Jake were courteous, respectful and very helpful on site. Highly recommended.”
“A really good experience. The inspection was thorough and gave me suggested roof replacement and an explanation of why they were needed. The estimate was prompt, and a fair price. The repair crew arrived on time, did the work, and cleaned up after themselves. They kept me apprised of their progress and were friendly and professional. Will definitely use them again if roof work is needed.”
Roofing right across Newcastle
Find your suburb for local notes on coastal exposure, heritage areas and typical roofs.
Inner city & harbour
Western & lake suburbs
Roof replacement Newcastle FAQs
How much does a roof replacement cost in Newcastle?
Newcastle market pricing (Sep 2026) puts a COLORBOND® re-roof at about $76–$170 per m², with full single-storey replacements typically $9,500–$23,750 and two-storey homes $14,250–$38,000. Try our cost calculator for a ballpark.
How long does it take to replace a roof?
Most single-storey homes take 2–4 working days on the roof. Tile-to-metal conversions, asbestos removal and two-storey homes take longer. We work in sections so your home is never left open overnight.
Should I replace or restore my roof?
Restoration suits a structurally sound roof with worn coatings. If you've got rust-through, recurring leaks, brittle 50-year-old tiles or asbestos sheeting, replacement is the better investment. Take our 30-second check.
Do I need COLORBOND® Ultra near the beach?
Often, yes. Lysaght recommends COLORBOND® Ultra roughly 100–200 m from breaking surf or within 100 m of calm marine water, with standard COLORBOND® further back. We check your exact location before specifying.
Can you replace an asbestos roof?
Yes. In NSW, removing more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos must be done by a licensed removalist. We organise licensed removal, SafeWork notification and disposal, then install your new metal roof.
What warranty do I get?
We give a 10-year workmanship warranty. COLORBOND® steel carries its own manufacturer warranty, and NSW law adds statutory warranties of 6 years for major defects and 2 years for other defects.
Do you do insurance work?
Yes. We do make-safes after storms and provide damage reports and itemised quotes that insurers can assess. See storm damage & insurance roofing.
Roof replacement guides
Roof replacement cost in Newcastle (2026)
Real Newcastle price ranges for a new metal roof, what pushes the price up or down, and a calculator to estimate your own roof in under a minute.
Read more →Guide · MaterialsWhy choose a COLORBOND® roof in Newcastle?
COLORBOND® steel has become the default re-roofing choice across Newcastle. Here's why, and the few situations where you need to think harder about it.
Read more →Guide · What to expectThe roof replacement process, step by step
Never had a roof replaced? Here's what happens from the first phone call to the final clean-up, and what you need to do along the way.
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