Roof repair prices vary enormously because every roof is different. But there are reliable ranges for the common jobs we do across the Northern Rivers. Here's what to expect, and what drives the price up or down.
Broken tile replacement: from $300 + $50 per extra tile
Our minimum call-out covers the first tile, and every extra tile replaced on the same visit is $50. It's cheapest when bundled with other repairs or ridge work — if several tiles are broken or the ridge capping is also failing, a combined job is better value per tile.
Leak detection and repair: from $350
Tracing and fixing a single roof leak usually lands between $350 and $900. The variables are the cause (screw, tile, flashing), the height and access, and whether a water-test is needed to find a hard-to-trace leak.
Gutter, valley and flashing repairs: from $300
Clearing and re-sealing a gutter or valley is affordable. Replacing a rusted valley tray or re-lining a box gutter costs more, and full flashing replacement depends on length and access.
Rust treatment: from $400
Treating localised cut-edge rust on a metal roof is a few hundred dollars. Replacing individual rusted-through sheets costs more but is still far cheaper than a full re-roof.
Tile repointing and rebedding: from $2,000
A full repoint and rebed on a standard home starts from $2,000. Ridge caps are rebedded where needed and repointed with flexible pointing — a fraction of re-roofing that adds 10–15 years of life.
Metal roof re-screw: from $2,000
A re-screw replaces every screw across the whole roof with Class 4 coastal fixings. Price depends on roof size, pitch, storeys and access.
Roof reports: from $249
Standard report $249, Pre-Purchase/Insurance $399, Large/Commercial $549. The report fee is credited to any repairs you book within 30 days, so it often costs you nothing if you proceed.
What drives the price up
Two storeys, steep pitch, difficult access (tight blocks, no rear access), tile vs metal, and the extent of damage. A clear, itemised quote after inspection is the only honest way to price a roof job — beware anyone who gives you a firm price without looking.
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Coastal Roofing Repairs
Local Northern Rivers roofers · 28 years on the tools · insured
Written by the Coastal Roofing Repairs team, 28 years roofing on the NSW North Coast. We work on coastal metal and tile roofs every day — these guides come straight from what we see on the tools, not a marketing desk.
