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Award-winning roof restoration specialists serving the Sunshine Coast for over 30 years. Tile, Colorbond, and metal roofs restored with premium Dulux-endorsed coatings — backed by a 15-year guarantee on all roof coating.
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Most of these can be spotted from the ground. If you’re seeing two or more, it’s worth getting an inspection — catching problems early is always cheaper than waiting.
This is a question many homeowners don’t know to ask, and some contractors don’t explain clearly. Here’s the honest answer:
A complete process covering every stage of the roof’s condition. Appropriate when the roof has multiple issues — deteriorated pointing, broken tiles, fading coating, and moss or lichen present. This is the most thorough and longest-lasting option.
Appropriate when the roof structure and pointing are still sound, and the main issue is faded or degraded coating. Less expensive, but only suitable where repairs are not required. We’ll tell you honestly at inspection which option is right for your roof — we won’t recommend a full restoration if a partial treatment will do the job.
For specific issues — a few broken tiles, a leaking section, a failed flashing — without the need for a full restoration. We carry out targeted repairs across the Sunshine Coast, independent of a full restoration project.
The biggest cost variables after size are the condition of the pointing (rebedding and repointing adds labour and material cost) and the number of broken or displaced tiles that need replacing. A roof in reasonable structural condition costs less to restore than one that’s been neglected.
Pricing transparency matters. While every job is quoted individually after an on-site inspection, here are the ballpark ranges our Sunshine Coast customers typically see:
Tile roofs are the most common on the Sunshine Coast and the most thorough to restore properly. The full process — clean, repair, rebed, repoint, prime, coat — is required to achieve a result that lasts and holds the warranty. We use flexible pointing compound rather than traditional cement mortar as standard. Cement pointing cracks with the thermal expansion and contraction that Queensland’s climate demands of a roof — flexible pointing moves with the structure and maintains its seal.
Colorbond is low-maintenance by design but still requires attention over time. The factory finish fades under Queensland’s UV intensity, and exposed fixings and flashings can become corrosion points. Our Colorbond restoration process addresses surface oxidation, treats any rust at fixing points, re-seals flashings, and applies a UV-resistant coating matched to your preferred colour.
Older metal roofs — particularly those approaching or past 20 years — face surface rust and potential through-corrosion at low points and seams. We assess the extent of corrosion at inspection. Surface rust is treatable; structural through-rust requires sheet replacement before restoration can proceed. Where sheets are beyond treatment, we’ll tell you plainly and quote the sheet replacement separately.
Queensland’s subtropical coastal climate is harder on roofs than most of Australia. Understanding what’s happening helps explain why regular restoration is a smart investment rather than an unnecessary expense.
The Sunshine Coast’s UV index is among the highest in Australia. Roof coatings that would last 15 years in Melbourne may begin to chalk and degrade in 8 to 10 years on an unshaded north or west-facing Sunshine Coast roof. We specify Dulux coatings rated for Queensland’s UV intensity on every job.
Properties within a few kilometres of the coast face accelerated corrosion of metal components — ridge screws, flashings, gutters, and any metal sheeting. Salt-laden air also promotes lichen growth on tiles. Coastal properties typically need more frequent attention and benefit from salt-resistant primer systems.
The Sunshine Coast’s storm season runs November through March and delivers some of the most intense rainfall and wind events in Queensland. Damaged pointing, cracked tiles, and failing flashings that aren’t obvious in dry conditions become leak pathways the moment a serious storm hits. Pre-storm-season inspection and restoration is one of the smartest investments a Sunshine Coast homeowner can make.
Sustained high humidity promotes moss and lichen growth on tiles and around ridge caps. Left untreated, biological growth retains moisture against the tile surface, accelerating porosity and eventually causing structural tile damage. A restored, sealed surface is far more resistant to regrowth than an untreated one.
The honest answer is: most Sunshine Coast roofs can be restored rather than replaced — and restoration costs a fraction of a new roof. But there are situations where replacement is the right call. Here’s how to think about it:
Factor | Restoration | Full Replacement |
|---|---|---|
Roof age | Under 20 years — usually suitable | 30+ years — consider replacement |
Structural condition | Sound structure, surface wear only | Structural damage, sagging, rot |
Broken / missing tiles | Up to ~20% — repairable within restoration | More than ~30% — replacement more cost-effective |
Rust / corrosion (metal) | Surface rust — treatable with primer + coat | Through-rust / holes — sheets need replacing |
Cost | Fraction of replacement | $15,000 – $35,000+ depending on size |
Asbestos present | Not suitable — removal required first | Correct path — licensed removal + new roof |
We’ll give you a straight assessment at inspection. If your roof genuinely needs replacing, we’ll tell you — and refer you to a licensed roofer if that falls outside our scope. We’d rather lose a smaller job than have a restoration fail because the underlying structure wasn’t suitable for it.
If your home was built before 1990, there is a possibility that your roof — or roof components — contain asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Fibro cement sheeting and some ridge cap compounds used in this era may contain asbestos.
Roof restoration cannot be carried out on confirmed asbestos-containing roofing materials. Before any restoration work begins on a pre-1990 roof, we recommend:
We can refer you to licensed asbestos assessors and removal contractors on the Sunshine Coast. Once removal is complete, we can quote a full restoration or re-roofing solution on the clean substrate.
A significant portion of roof restoration work on the Sunshine Coast follows storm events — and a significant portion of that work is at least partially covered by home insurance. If your roof has been damaged in a storm, here’s how the process typically works:
We’ve assisted many Sunshine Coast homeowners through the insurance claim process. If you’ve had storm damage, call us for a same-week inspection — prompt documentation is important for your claim.
Our 15-year guarantee on roof coating is the strongest in the Sunshine Coast market. But the actual life of a restoration depends on several factors — and understanding them helps you get the most out of the investment.
With proper maintenance, a Prestige roof restoration on a well-pitched, inland Sunshine Coast property can perform well beyond the 15-year guarantee period.
Full roof assessment with photos and written condition report, fully itemised covering all repairs, materials, and labour. No hidden costs. Typical lead time 1–3 weeks from accepted quote
High-pressure clean to remove all biological growth, dirt, and loose material
Ridge cap rebedding with loose caps resecured on fresh mortar bed, flexible pointing with rubberised compound applied over bedding for a crack-resistant, watertight seal
Primer/sealer coat for maximum adhesion, followed by Dulux-endorsed colour topcoat applied to manufacturer specification. Final walkthrough with you before we leave — warranty and care guide provided
A single-storey tile roof typically costs $4,000 to $6,000 for a full restoration, depending on size, pitch, and the extent of repairs required.
Most single-storey restorations are completed in two to three days. Double-storey or heavily damaged roofs may take three to five days. We provide a specific completion estimate with every quote and give you daily updates during the work.
Roof painting refers specifically to the coating application — the clean and paint stage. Roof restoration is the complete process: clean, repair, rebed and repoint ridge caps, prime, and then paint. A restoration addresses the structural condition of the roof; painting alone doesn’t. If your pointing is deteriorating or tiles are broken, painting over the problem won’t fix it — and may void your warranty.
Pointing is the compound applied over the mortar bed securing your ridge caps. Traditional cement pointing is rigid — over time, it cracks as the house expands and contracts with temperature. Flexible (rubberised) pointing moves with the structure and maintains its seal through Queensland’s significant thermal cycles. We use flexible pointing on all tile roof restorations as standard because rigid cement pointing has a much shorter effective life in this climate.
Homes built before 1990 may have asbestos-containing materials in fibro cement sheeting, ridge caps, or other roofing components. If you’re unsure, we recommend having the roof assessed by a licensed asbestos assessor before any restoration work begins. We can refer you to assessors and licensed removal contractors on the Sunshine Coast.
Storm damage to a roof is generally claimable on home insurance. Normal wear and degradation typically isn’t. If your roof has been damaged by a storm event, document it with photos immediately and contact your insurer. We provide detailed written inspection reports and itemised quotes in the format insurers require to process claims.
As soon as possible. Storm damage that isn’t identified and documented promptly can complicate insurance claims, and water ingress through unrepaired damage can cause escalating internal damage. We offer same-week inspections following significant storm events across the Sunshine Coast.
15 years on all roof coating — the longest standard warranty on the Sunshine Coast. This covers the product and the workmanship. The warranty is honoured in full: if coating fails within the warranty period due to product or application defects, we return and fix it at no cost.
Not necessarily. We discuss access requirements at the quote stage and work with your schedule. We can operate while you’re at work — we’ll contact you at the end of each day with a progress update and before we leave the completed job for your sign-off walkthrough.
When we work on your home, we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards — backed by accreditations that prove it. As a Dulux Accredited Painter, Dulux Acra-Tex Registered Roof Applicator, and proud member of Master Painters Australia, you can trust every job is done right, with premium products and professional workmanship guaranteed.
Free on-site roof inspections across the Sunshine Coast. We assess your roof’s condition, photograph every issue, and provide a fixed-price, fully itemised quote — typically within 24 hours of inspection.