How much does it cost to paint or restore a roof in Melbourne? The honest answer is that it depends — on the roof's size, type, condition and access. This guide explains what actually drives the price, so you can understand your quote and compare fairly. And we'll give you an accurate written quote for free.
Roof painting is one of those jobs where online "average prices" are close to useless, because no two roofs are the same. A small, low-pitch, sound tile roof and a large, steep, rusted metal roof are completely different jobs — and quoting either from a generic per-square-metre figure does you a disservice. Rather than throw a misleading number at you, it's more useful to understand what drives the price, so that when you get quotes you can tell a fair one from a cheap job that'll fail.
The main factors are the size and pitch of the roof (bigger and steeper means more material and more time working safely at height), the roof type (tile and metal need different preparation and coatings), and — most of all — the roof's condition. A roof that just needs a clean and recoat costs far less than one needing extensive tile replacement, re-pointing or rust treatment as part of a full restoration. Access, the number of coats, and the quality of the coating system also matter. A quote that seems too cheap has usually left out preparation — which is exactly where roof jobs fail.
We quote every roof properly: an on-site inspection, an honest assessment of what it genuinely needs, and a detailed written quote with no hidden extras. As Master Painters VIC & TAS members and Dulux Accredited Painters, fully insured, we'd rather give you an accurate price and a roof that lasts than win a job with a number that doesn't add up. Every roof project is backed by a written 5-year workmanship warranty.
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It depends heavily on the roof's size, pitch, type and condition, so a genuine figure only comes from inspecting the roof. A straightforward clean-and-recoat of a sound roof sits at the lower end; a full restoration with tile replacement, re-pointing or rust treatment costs more. We give an accurate written quote for free after a quick inspection, rather than a misleading average.
Usually because they've left out preparation or repairs — skipping proper cleaning, not replacing broken tiles, not re-pointing, or not using the correct primer. Those are exactly the steps that make a roof job last, so a very cheap quote often means a roof that peels or leaks within a year or two. Our itemised quotes show what's included so you can compare like for like.
Yes, because restoration does more. Painting cleans and recoats a sound roof; restoration also repairs broken tiles, re-points ridge caps and treats rust before coating. The extra cost reflects genuine repair work that a repaint doesn't include — and for a worn roof, it's what actually protects your home.
For a faded but sound roof, yes — it's far cheaper than replacing the roof, restores the home's appearance, and re-protects the surface. For a worn roof, restoration extends its life for a fraction of replacement cost. The key is that the work is done properly; a cheap job that fails is the only roof painting that isn't worth it.
We paint and restore roofs across Melbourne's inner east and bayside — Camberwell, Brighton, Hawthorn, Kew, Glen Iris, Malvern, Richmond, South Yarra, Caulfield and Toorak. Call us for a free quote in your suburb.
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