The short answer
As a guide, a full roof replacement on a typical single-storey Brisbane house in 2026 often lands somewhere between about $15,000 and $40,000, depending mostly on the size of the roof, the material coming off, the material going on, and how much repair work is found underneath. Asbestos removal, double-storey access, steep pitches and complicated roof shapes push it higher. Small repairs cost far less. Every figure on this page is a planning band only; an on-site quote is needed for a real price.
2026 planning bands for Brisbane
These ranges assume an ordinary suburban house with reasonable access, and include GST. They are a starting point for budgeting, not a quote.
| Job | Typical range (as a guide) | What usually sits inside it |
|---|---|---|
| Roof repair (leak, tiles, pointing, flashing) | $400 – $3,000 | Locating the leak, replacing tiles or sheets, re-pointing a section, resealing |
| Steel re-roof over an existing steel or iron roof, single storey | $15,000 – $32,000 | Strip, battens checked, blanket, new sheets, ridges, flashings |
| Tile roof converted to steel, single storey | $18,000 – $38,000 | Tile removal, new steel battens, blanket, new sheets, flashings |
| Full re-tile with new concrete or terracotta | $25,000 – $55,000 | Strip, battens, sarking, new tiles, ridges and valleys |
| Asbestos cement roof removed and replaced with steel | $25,000 – $55,000+ | Licensed removal and disposal, then a new steel roof |
Large homes, double-storey roofs, steep or cut-up roofs, and heritage details can sit above these bands. Commercial roofs are priced from a site survey.
What moves the price
- Roof area. Bigger roofs need more material and more labour. Measure the roof, not the floor plan: eaves and pitch add area.
- Pitch and height. Steep or high roofs need more safety gear and slow the work down.
- Complexity. Every hip, valley, dormer, skylight and chimney adds cutting, flashing and time.
- What comes off. Steel is quick to remove; tiles are heavy; asbestos cement needs a licensed removalist and controlled disposal.
- What goes on. Steel is usually the most economical new roof; new terracotta tile is usually at the top.
- Hidden repairs. Rotten battens, termite damage and old water damage only show once the roof is open.
- Extras. Gutters, fascia, downpipes, whirlybirds, skylights and solar removal and reinstatement are often separate items.
- Location and access. Steep blocks, tight side paths and busy roads affect how materials and waste get on and off site.
Costs that are easy to forget
- Solar panel removal and reinstatement, usually by a licensed electrician
- Building approval or certification, where the certifier says it is needed
- Scaffolding on two-storey homes or steep blocks
- Ceiling repairs inside after a long-running leak
- Insulation replacement if old batts are wet or degraded
- Asbestos air monitoring or clearance where it applies
Reading a quote
A quote you can rely on lists the scope item by item: strip-out and disposal, battens, blanket or sarking, the named material and colour, ridges and valleys, flashings, penetrations, gutters if included, access equipment and clean-up. It also says how unexpected timber repairs will be charged. Our guide to roof replacement quotes in Brisbane explains how to compare two or three side by side.
Repair, restore or replace?
If the roof material is still sound, a repair or restoration costs far less than replacement and may buy several more years. If rust, porous tiles or repeated leaks are widespread, money spent on patching is often money wasted. See restoration versus replacement and signs you need a roof replacement.
Insurance and finance
Storm and hail damage may be covered by home insurance; wear and tear generally is not. See insurance roof replacement. For general information on paying for a new roof, see how to finance your roof replacement; it is not financial advice.
Getting a real number
Call or use the form. A local contractor inspects the roof and the roof space, photographs what they find, and gives you a written, itemised quote at no charge. We ask the contractors we work with to hold the licences and insurance the job needs; ask to see them before work starts.
Straight answers to common questions
Why do roof replacement quotes vary so much?
Quotes differ in what they include as much as in price. One may allow for new battens, a blanket, new gutters, scaffolding and asbestos removal, while another leaves some of those out. Compare the scope line by line before comparing totals.
Is a two-storey roof more expensive to replace?
Usually, yes. Height means more edge protection or scaffold, slower material handling and more time moving around safely. Steep pitches add similar costs. The roof area alone does not tell the whole story.
What extra costs can come up once the roof is off?
The most common is rotten or termite-damaged battens and rafters that could not be seen beforehand. A good quote includes a rate or an allowance for this, and the roofer should photograph anything extra before fixing it.
Does replacing gutters at the same time save money?
Often it does, because the edge of the roof is already open, the access equipment is already on site, and the new roof and gutters can be detailed together. If the gutters are old, ask for them to be priced as an option.
Can I get a price over the phone?
Only a very rough one. Roof area, pitch, access, the existing material and what is underneath all affect the price, and most of that has to be seen. The quote is free and follows an inspection.
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