Geelong’s specialist roof restoration contractors.
Tile and metal roof restoration, painting, repointing and gutter replacement across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Salt-spray rated coatings for coastal homes. Free roof inspection and fixed quote within 48 hours.
Five roof services — built for Bass Strait conditions.
Geelong roofs cop a beating — relentless westerlies off Bass Strait, airborne salt from Corio Bay and the Surf Coast, late-summer hail from the Otways. We pick the right system for your roof and your distance from the coast, not the easiest one for us.
Roof cleaning
High-pressure clean, biocide treatment for moss and lichen, and full gutter clear-out. The mandatory first step before painting or repointing.
See roof cleaning →Roof painting
Two-coat spray application with primer and topcoat. Marine-grade coatings for coastal homes. 10–15 year warranty depending on exposure.
See roof painting →Tile restoration
Broken tile replacement, full ridge repointing in flexible modern compound, valley iron renewal. Stops the leak path before it starts.
See tile restoration →Metal roof restoration
Rust treatment, screw replacement (stainless near the coast), seam re-sealing and full Colorbond-spec repaint. Doubles the life of an aging metal roof.
See metal restoration →Gutter replacement
Quad, half-round and box gutter replacement in Colorbond. Downpipe replacement, leaf-guard install, and rectification of stormwater connections.
See gutter replacement →Three things that wreck Geelong roofs — and how we beat them.
Bass Strait westerlies.
Geelong sits in a wind funnel between Port Phillip Bay and the Otways. Sustained westerlies of 40–60km/h lift loose ridge cap pointing, prise back valley irons, and tear unsealed metal sheets along seams. Most failed roofs in Highton, Belmont and the Bellarine fail at the ridge first. Flexible repointing compound (not rigid mortar) is the only fix that lasts.
Salt spray and the 5km coastal zone.
Anywhere within roughly 5km of Bass Strait or Corio Bay — Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Anglesea, Lara West — sits in the AS 4312 “moderate to severe” salt zone. Standard acrylic roof paint fails in 3–5 years here. We spec marine-grade coatings (Dulux AcraTex Coastal, Shieldcoat) and stainless fixings on every coastal restoration.
Late-summer Otways hail.
February and March bring localised hail off the Otway escarpment, especially west of Geelong — Gnarwarre, Mt Moriac, Modewarre. Older terracotta tiles and thin Zincalume sheeting can crack or dimple. We carry replacement tile stock for the most common Geelong profiles (Monier Boral, CSR Bristile) and a metal panel kit for spot-replacements.
Where we work.
We service Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast Shire. Coastal jobs (anything south of the Princes Highway) are scheduled with salt-spray-rated materials by default.
From phone call to fully-restored roof — in 5 steps.
Call or quote online
Tell us your suburb, roof type (tile or metal), rough roof age, and any known leaks or problem areas.
Roof inspection & quote
We come out, drone-survey the roof, check ridges, valleys and gutters, and email a fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
Permits & planning (if needed)
Most restorations need none. Full replacements or Surf Coast coastal-zone jobs we handle with council on your behalf.
Restoration works
Clean, repair, repoint, paint. Coastal homes get marine-grade coatings and stainless fixings as standard.
Final inspection & warranty
Drone fly-over, before/after photos, written warranty (10yr inland, 12–15yr coastal), and final invoice.
Geelong roof restoration FAQs.
How much does a roof restoration cost in Geelong?
Most domestic roof restorations in Greater Geelong fall between $4,500 and $11,000 for tile, $3,800–$9,500 for metal, depending on roof size, pitch, and condition. Coastal homes within 5km of Bass Strait typically sit at the upper end because of salt-spray-rated coatings and stainless fixings.
Do I need a permit to restore my roof?
A like-for-like restoration (cleaning, repointing, repainting, broken tile replacement, gutter replacement) does NOT need a building permit. A full replacement that changes material or alters structure DOES. Surf Coast Shire imposes additional planning permit triggers in the Coastal Settlement Boundary — we handle both.
How long does a roof restoration take?
A standard 200m² tile roof: 4–6 working days. Metal roof: 2–3 days. We pad the schedule for Bass Strait weather windows.
Will salt spray ruin a freshly painted roof on the coast?
Standard acrylic fails in 3–5 years coastal. We use marine-grade coatings (Dulux AcraTex Coastal or Shieldcoat) rated to AS 4312 severe, plus stainless fixings on metal. Done right, a Bellarine or Surf Coast restoration holds 12–15 years.
Ready for a free roof inspection?
Call now and we’ll have a fixed-price quote in your inbox within 48 hours.