Broken Roof Tile Replacement Lennox Head & Northern Rivers
Broken roof tile replacement is one of the most common and affordable tile-roof repairs. A single cracked, broken or slipped tile lets water straight in — and on a tile roof, the damage is often invisible from the ground. We source matching concrete and terracotta tiles, replace the broken ones, and check the surrounding ridge capping and bedding while we're up there.
Why this matters on the Northern Rivers coast
Tile roofs are common across the Northern Rivers — concrete tiles on the older coastal homes, terracotta on the character places — and they're tough, but they're not immune. Salt air and temperature swings slowly weaken tiles, and a single cracked or slipped tile can let water straight into the roof space long before anything is visible from the ground. The tricky part is that hairline cracks often only open up under load or in wind-driven rain, so a roof can be leaking for months without an obvious cause.
The fix is usually simple and affordable: source a matching tile, swap it out, and check the ridge capping and bedding nearby while we're up there. The false economy is patching a cracked tile with sealant — it rarely lasts on a weight-bearing tile and just delays a proper fix. We carry common profiles and can source discontinued terracotta tiles, and we'll always tell you if the ridge capping needs a repoint at the same time, since you're already paying for the access.
Signs you need this
- A cracked or broken tile visible from the ground
- A tile that has slipped or dropped out of line
- Water stains on the ceiling after rain
- Bits of tile or mortar found in the gutters or on the ground
- Damp patch on a ceiling that lines up with a single spot on the roof
- Ridge capping mortar crumbling or cracked nearby
What we do, step by step
- 1
We inspect the tile roof and photograph every cracked, broken or displaced tile.
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We source matching concrete or terracotta tiles in your profile and colour.
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Broken tiles are carefully removed without damaging neighbours, and the replacement tile is seated and fixed.
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We check the bedding and pointing on nearby ridge caps and repair if cracked.
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We clear broken tile fragments and mortar from gutters and valleys.
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You receive a before/after photo report and a written workmanship warranty.
What's included
- Full tile-roof inspection, every cracked/broken/displaced tile photographed
- Matching concrete or terracotta tiles sourced in your profile and colour
- Broken tiles removed without damaging neighbours and replacements seated and fixed
- Bedding and pointing on nearby ridge caps checked and repaired if cracked
- Broken tile fragments and mortar cleared from gutters and valleys
- Before/after photo report and written workmanship warranty
Materials we use — and why they suit coastal homes
We source matching concrete and terracotta tiles, including discontinued profiles where available. Ridge repairs use flexible pointing compound over solid rebedded mortar — the modern standard that flexes with coastal temperature swings instead of cracking like old sand-and-cement mortar.
How much does it cost?
from $300 + $50 per extra tile — quoted after inspection
Our minimum call-out covers the first tile, and every extra tile replaced on the same visit is $50. Best value when bundled with other repairs or ridge work. We give you a fixed quote before any work starts.
Repair, restore or replace?
A few broken tiles in an otherwise-sound roof: replace them. If tiles are failing across the roof, the underlay is perished, or ridge capping is cracking throughout, a repoint (or a re-roof in the worst case) is the better long-term spend. We'll photograph the roof and give you an honest recommendation.
Before & after
