The roof restoration cost varies depending on the materials used, the size of your roof, and other vital factors. We break down these factors below, allowing you to see what can influence the roof restoration cost and why it’s important that your roof is assessed before a cost is given.
What are the key factors that impact the cost of a roof restoration?
While it’s frustrating not to get the cost of your roof restoration upfront, several factors make this impossible. The cost of a roof restoration is impacted by the following:
- Materials used
- Size of the roof
- The pitch of the roof
- Location/climate/weather
- Compliance considerations
- Labor and time
- Type of access equipment required
- Site access (how difficult it is for tradesmen to move around the site)
- Type and number of fixtures/accessories on the roof (i.e. solar panels, AC units, antennas, etc.)
Each feature plays a huge role in the price of your roof restoration, which is why we do not provide quotes before better understanding your roof. However, we have provided a breakdown of these factors that impact the cost of roof restoration.
How do roofing materials impact the cost of roof restorations?
The cost of materials significantly impacts the cost of roof restorations, with metal being cheaper to restore than tiles. Intricate tile designs or high-quality tiles will also push up the cost of materials, making the roof more expensive to restore. In cases where you wish to change the material of your roof during a restoration, a roof replacement might be the better option.
How will the size of the roof impact the cost?
The larger your roof is, the more you can expect to pay for your roof restoration. No two roofs are the same, so larger roofs require more materials to repair and labour, making them more expensive than smaller roofs.
Why does the pitch of the roof impact the cost?
Steep pitches come with more labour and safety measures, increasing the cost of your roof restoration. Roof pitches of 6:12 are considered low, and those with 12:12 or higher are steep pitches. Roofs with a steep pitch will be more expensive to repair than low-pitch roofs, with the costs explained to you before we begin work.
How will the location/climate/weather impact the cost?
Costs can vary for your roof depending on your location, so get in touch so we can give you an indication of price based on your location. Your cost can also be impacted by the climate and weather, as in hotter climates, workers need to stop for breaks more regularly, increasing the time and cost. Additional equipment and uniforms might be required to keep workers at safe temperatures, which will also be reflected in your cost.
Likewise, there might be additional charges in harsher weather if storms and hails have damaged the roof further than initially thought.
How will compliance considerations impact the cost?
Any work on a roof must be assessed and comply with regulations like the Safe Work Method Statements to ensure no injuries and maintain a safe work environment. We might need to make adjustments to your roof or implement additional safety measures to keep our workers safe while restoring your roof, which can increase the cost.
How will labour and time impact the cost?
The longer it takes for your roof restoration, the more we have to charge to ensure a fair wage for our workers. A quick restoration that takes no more than a day or two will always cost less than a week or month-long restoration. Likewise, the more workers needed to complete the labour will also add to the costs of your restoration.
Labour-intensive restorations will also cost more, as more time is taken to ensure that your roof is restored correctly.
How will site access impact the cost?
If it is difficult for us to access your roof or deliver materials to your home, then it can push the cost up. The longer it takes us to get materials to your roof or access the roof safely, the longer the restoration will take, increasing the cost.
If more scaffolding is needed than usual to provide workers with safe access, this can also increase the cost, so it is important that we assess how we will access and transport materials before providing you with a quote.
How will the fixtures impact the cost?
Any fixtures or accessories on your roof will also increase the cost of your restoration, as we need to allow time to remove and reattach them. Solar panels, TV antennas, and AC units are typically placed on roofs and can need to be removed when we restore your roof. Doing so adds to the time it takes to carry out your repairs, leaving you with a higher bill. Depending on the fixtures, you might also need to hire an electrician to move them, which again, increases the cost.
Get a quote for your roof restoration project in Brisbane
The cost of restoring a roof can vary, with many factors impacting the cost. We can provide you with a quote to see how much your work would cost, restoring your metal roof to its former glory.
Get in touch with the team for a free consultation for your roof restoration project in Brisbane. Live outside of Brisbane? We also take on roof restoration projects across other areas in South East Queensland, including:
- Roof restoration on the Gold Coast
- Roof restoration on the Sunshine Coast
- Roof restoration in Ipswich
- Roof restoration in Toowoomba
