How much does roofing cost in Townsville?
Roofing in Townsville costs $270–$865 for a minor leak repair, $86–$195/sqm for Colorbond re-roofing, and $110–$240/sqm for tile re-roofing. A full re-roof on a typical Townsville home runs $16,200–$43,200 depending on material and roof size. Roof restoration (clean, seal, recoat) is a more affordable option at $4,325–$11,900.
We've compiled pricing from roofers across Townsville as of October 2026. All prices include GST.
Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: Roofing cost in Australia.
Detailed Pricing — Roofing Cost in Townsville 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection / report | $215per visit | $380 | $540 |
| Roof repair (minor leak) | $270per job | $540 | $865 |
| Roof repair (tile replacement) | $325per job | $650 | $1,075 |
| Re-roofing Colorbond (per sqm) | $86/sqm | $130 | $195 |
| Re-roofing tiles, incl. strip-off of old roof (per sqm) | $110/sqm | $160 | $240 |
| Full roof replacement (single-storey) | $15,100total | $23,750 | $32,400 |
| Full roof replacement (two-storey) | $16,200total | $27,000 | $43,200 |
| Gutter replacement (per m) | $43/m | $59 | $120 |
| Downpipe replacement (per m) | $38/m | $65 | $97 |
| Roof painting (single-storey) | $2,700total | $4,325 | $6,500 |
| Ridge capping repair (partial: a few caps or one section) | $430per job | $650 | $1,300 |
| Skylight installation | $1,625installed | $2,700 | $4,325 |
| Roof restoration (tile: clean, rebed/repoint, recoat) | $4,325total | $8,100 | $11,900 |
| Roof restoration (metal: clean, rust treat, recoat) | $3,250total | $5,400 | $8,100 |
| Ridge capping re-bed and re-point (full roof) | $865per job | $2,375 | $3,775 |
| Asbestos roof removal (add-on to re-roof) | $5,400per job | $10,800 | $17,300 |
| Gutter replacement, whole house (single storey, incl. downpipes) | $2,375total | $3,775 | $5,400 |
| Re-roofing natural slate, incl. strip-off of old roof (per sqm) | $240/sqm | $355 | $595 |
| Re-roofing terracotta tiles, incl. strip-off of old roof (per sqm) | $140/sqm | $205 | $280 |
| Asbestos-cement roof removal (licensed, per sqm, excl. new roof) | $54/sqm | $92 | $140 |
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Roof Replacement Cost in Townsville: Roofing Prices by Storey and Material
A full roof replacement in Townsville costs $15,100–$32,400 for a single-storey home, typically $23,750, and $16,200–$43,200 for two storeys, typically $27,000. These match the Townsville price table above and cover stripping the old roof, new sheeting or tiles, sarking, flashings and disposal. A new roof on an existing house is priced the same way, so that quote should sit inside the same rows.
Roofers build a quote from a per-square-metre rate, and that rate is where the material shows: reroofing in Colorbond runs $86–$195 per sqm, typically $130, and in tiles $110–$240 per sqm, typically $160. The rate covers sheets or tiles, sarking and labour on a standard pitch. The storey count moves the price more than the material does, because scaffolding and access grow with height, and a steep or cut-up roof adds to either.
Pick a Colorbond roof when weight, bushfire rating or a low pitch matter; pick tiles when the house is heritage-styled or you are matching the street. If only one section is damaged, the repair rows in the table above are the better spend. Get quotes with the roof area measured on site rather than estimated from the floor plan, and have each roofer list disposal and scaffolding as separate lines.
- Full roof replacement (single-storey): $15,100–$32,400 total, typically $23,750
- Full roof replacement (two-storey): $16,200–$43,200 total, typically $27,000
- Re-roofing Colorbond (per sqm): $86–$195 per sqm, typically $130
- Re-roofing tiles, incl. strip-off of old roof (per sqm): $110–$240 per sqm, typically $160
Roof Restoration Cost in Townsville: Roofing Prices for Tile and Metal Restoration
A roof restoration in Townsville costs $4,325–$11,900 for a tile roof, typically $8,100, and $3,250–$8,100 for a metal roof, typically $5,400. These match the Townsville price table above and cover a pressure clean, replacement of broken tiles or rust treatment of sheets, rebedding and repointing of the ridge caps, and a two-coat membrane recoat. Ridge capping repair on its own runs $430–$1,300 and tile replacement $325–$1,075, which is where a restore roof quote lands when only the ridges or a handful of tiles have gone.
Rebed versus repoint moves the price first: repointing is a flexible compound over sound bedding, rebedding lifts the caps and lays new mortar first, and a roof that needs both sits at the high end. Access and pitch come next: a steep or two-storey roof needs edge protection or scaffold. A roof respray on its own is the cheapest version of the job and only worth it when the bedding is sound.
Restore when the structure and most of the tiles or sheets are sound and the faults are at the ridges or in the finish; replace when tiles are porous and cracking across the roof or sheets have rusted through, because full roof replacement on the same house runs $15,100–$32,400 single-storey and $16,200–$43,200 two-storey in the table above. Ask for the membrane warranty, since a roof restore is only as good as its coating. Get quotes that itemise clean, rebed, repoint and coat as separate lines.
- Roof restoration (tile: clean, rebed/repoint, recoat): $4,325–$11,900 total, typically $8,100
- Roof restoration (metal: clean, rust treat, recoat): $3,250–$8,100 total, typically $5,400
- Ridge capping repair (partial: a few caps or one section): $430–$1,300 per job, typically $650
- Roof repair (tile replacement): $325–$1,075 per job, typically $650
How Roofing Costs Vary Across Townsville
Your suburb affects roofing costs through three main channels: property age (which determines roof type and condition), accessibility (steep blocks, multi-storey homes, tight access), and environmental exposure. In Townsville the big exposure factors are cyclone rating, intense UV, and coastal salt near the water.
Modern estates — Idalia, Annandale, Kirwan, Burdell
Newer homes built largely to current cyclone codes, mostly Colorbond on simple hip and gable roofs with good access and flat blocks — the most cost-effective area to re-roof in Townsville. Light-coloured Colorbond (Surfmist, Shale Grey) is the norm here to cut heat absorption in 40°C+ summers. Tie-downs and structural screws are usually already compliant, so the main spend is sheeting and labour.
Inner heritage — North Ward, Hyde Park, Mundingburra
Older Queenslanders and character homes, often high-set with steep pitches and complex detailing that slows the job and adds access cost. Pre-1980s roofs may carry asbestos in the sheeting or eaves, needing licensed removal ($5,400–$17,300 on top of the re-roof). Upgrading old tie-downs and battens to current cyclone standard is common on these homes and adds to the quote.
Coastal salt-zone — Pallarenda, Belgian Gardens, Rowes Bay
Homes near the water take constant salt spray, so roofers specify marine-grade Colorbond (Ultra) and stainless or galvanised fixings to stop premature corrosion — standard sheeting and fasteners fail fast this close to the coast. Salt also shortens a roof's practical lifespan, so full replacement rather than patch repair is more common here.
Roof repair cost in Townsville (2026): leaks, broken tiles and ridge capping
A roof repair in Townsville costs $270–$865 for a minor leak (typically $540) and $325–$1,075 to replace broken tiles (typically $650). Ridge capping, the usual culprit after a wet season, is $430–$1,300 to re-bed a few caps or one section (typically $650) and $865–$3,775 for the full roof (typically $2,375). If the whole roof is tired, a restoration is $4,325–$11,900. The figures are the Townsville table on this page, GST inclusive.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof repair (minor leak) | $270 | $540 | $865 |
| Roof repair (tile replacement) | $325 | $650 | $1,075 |
| Ridge capping repair (partial) | $430 | $650 | $1,300 |
| Ridge capping re-bed and re-point (full roof) | $865 | $2,375 | $3,775 |
| Roof restoration (tile) | $4,325 | $8,100 | $11,900 |
What moves the quote:
- Wet season and cyclones: wind-driven rain finds lifted sheets, cracked caps and loose flashings; a pre-season inspection is cheaper than a mid-storm call-out, and after a cyclone roofers are booked for weeks.
- Metal or tile: much of Townsville is screw-down metal, where repairs are re-fixing, replacing rusted sheets or screws and sealing flashings; tile roofs are caps, bedding and individual tiles.
- Access and height: a steep or high roof, or a Queenslander on stumps, adds safety setup to every job.
- Finding the leak: water travels, so the drip inside is rarely under the entry point; a roofer who traces it charges less in the long run than one who patches where the stain is.
For roof repair quotes in Townsville that compare, describe where the water shows inside and when it started, the roof type and age, and ask whether the price includes tracing the leak, the materials, and a return visit if it leaks again in the next rain.