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How much does roofing cost in Wollongong?

By The WTD Editorial Team · Last verified October 2026 · Methodology

Updated October 2026 · Independently researched · 15 min read

Most roofing jobs in Wollongong cost $270–$43,000

from minor repairs to a full re-roof

Minor leak repairs in Wollongong cost $270–$865. A full Colorbond re-roof runs $16,200–$43,200. Tile re-roofing costs $110–$240 per square metre. Roof restoration (clean, repair, recoat) is $4,325–$11,900.

+5.1% Roofing costs in Wollongong are up around 5.1% over the past year, re-verified against 90+ sources in October 2026. Year on year

Average Roofing Cost in Wollongong

$23,750

total for a full Colorbond re-roof (average 3-bed home)

Minor Repair

$270–$865

Re-roof

$15k–$43k

Gutters

$1k–$4k

Budget $270per jobAverage $540per jobPremium $865per job

Roofing in Wollongong 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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong as of October 2026. All prices include GST.

Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: Roofing cost in Australia.

Quick answerRoofing in Wollongong costs $270–$1,075 for most repairs and $15,100–$43,200 for a full replacement, with re-roofing charged at $86–$195 per square metre. GST included — verified October 2026. Get free Wollongong quotes →

Detailed Pricing — Roofing Cost in Wollongong 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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Prices verified October 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology

Prices include GST. Based on Wollongong metro area, October 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.

How Roofing Costs Vary Across Wollongong

Your suburb affects roofing costs through three main channels: property age (which determines roof type and condition), accessibility (steep escarpment blocks, multi-storey homes, tight access), and environmental exposure. In the Illawarra the big exposure factors are coastal salt, heavy escarpment rainfall, and pockets of bushfire-prone land along the range.

Newer estates — Horsley, Dapto, Albion Park, Shell Cove

$120–$170/m² replacement

Predominantly modern homes with Colorbond on straightforward roof lines, good access and flat blocks — the most cost-effective area to re-roof in the Illawarra. Existing sheeting is usually in sound condition, so a straight replacement rather than a full re-batten is common, keeping costs down.

Inner & established — Wollongong, North Wollongong, Mangerton, Figtree

$150–$220/m² replacement

A mix of mid-century tile and older homes, some on steep Figtree and escarpment-edge blocks that need extra access gear. Pre-1980s roofs may contain asbestos in the sheeting or eaves, requiring licensed removal ($5,400–$17,300 on top of the re-roof). Steep, cut-up roof lines slow the work compared with a simple modern roof.

Northern coastal — Thirroul, Austinmer, Bulli, Corrimal

+15–25% on coastal homes

The northern beaches take salt spray straight off the water, so roofers specify marine-grade Colorbond (Ultra) and corrosion-resistant fixings to avoid early rust — standard sheeting fails quickly this close to the coast. Heavy rainfall coming off the escarpment also puts a premium on proper flashing, valleys and gutter capacity.

Roofing Cost in Wollongong by Roof Size

Quick answerIn Wollongong the price of a new roof follows its area: concrete tiles with the old roof stripped run $110–$240 a square metre, and the two-storey replacement row is $16,200–$43,200.

Area and rate multiply, so every extra square metre shows in the total. Take a tiled single-storey house in Figtree with 155 square metres of roof, re-laid at $110–$240 a square metre with the old tiles taken off: the covering comes to $17,050–$37,200, or about $24,800 at the typical $160.

On a roof that size, the block and the weather move a Wollongong quote. A steep site near the escarpment needs extra access gear, a second storey adds scaffold, and a cut-up roof has more valleys and flashings to handle escarpment rain. Near the water at Thirroul, coastal-grade sheets and fixings lift the figure, while a newer Dapto home with a simple roof and sound battens sits toward the lower end of the row.

Roofing Cost in Wollongong: What the Quote Should Include

Wollongong roofs deal with heavy rain off the escarpment, salt spray on the northern beaches at Thirroul, and steep blocks around Figtree that need extra access gear. A quote that lists each of those as its own line, beside the covering and the strip-off, is easier to check against the rows here.

Valley and flashing details named, with the valley material and the metres of flashing being replaced.
Gutter size and downpipe count for escarpment downpours, with gutter at $43–$120 a metre.
Access gear for a steep block below the escarpment, priced as its own figure.
For a house near the water at Thirroul or Austinmer, the coastal grade of sheet and fixings named.
Any older sheeting or eaves tested for asbestos, with removal at $54–$140 a square metre if positive.
For a newer Dapto or Shellharbour home with sound sheeting, a straight re-sheet at $86–$195 a square metre without a full re-batten, if the battens check out.
In a bushfire-prone pocket along the range, any extra materials the site calls for, listed with prices.
A start and finish date, and the cover used if heavy rain comes off the escarpment while the roof is open.
Licence number and insurance details, deposit and stage payments, GST shown, and written warranties.

Frequently Asked Questions — Roofing Cost in Wollongong

How much should a roof leak repair cost in Wollongong?

Wollongong's table puts a minor leak repair at $270–$865 per job, with $540 the typical charge. Heavy rain running off the escarpment tests valleys and flashings, so a quote should say which one failed and how it is being fixed. On a steep Figtree block, ask whether ladders will do or access gear is being charged, and whether the price covers a return trip if water appears again.

What does a new metal roof cost on a Dapto house in Wollongong?

A Colorbond re-roof in Wollongong is $86–$195 a square metre. Take a single-storey Dapto home with 190 square metres of roof: that comes to $16,340–$37,050, or about $24,700 at $130. Newer estates there have simple roof lines on flat blocks, which keeps scaffold needs small. Ask whether the old sheets come off and go to the tip within that rate, or on a line of their own.

What does a tile roof restoration cost in Wollongong for a mid-century home?

Restoring a tiled roof in Wollongong, which means cleaning, re-bedding and re-pointing the ridges and recoating, is $4,325–$11,900, typically $8,100. On the mid-century tile houses around Figtree and central Wollongong, ask how many cracked tiles are allowed for in the price and what each extra one costs past that number. Ask too which coating goes on and what warranty it carries.

What does fixing the roof and replacing the gutters together cost in Wollongong?

Two Wollongong rows make up that job. A minor roof leak repair is $270–$865, and new gutters with downpipes around a single-storey house are $2,375–$5,400, so together they sit at $2,645–$6,265. Booking both in one visit means the access gear goes up once. Ask the roofer to check whether overflowing gutters caused the leak before quoting the roof work.

What does a roof inspection and written report cost in Wollongong before getting quotes?

Wollongong roof inspections with a report cost $215–$540 per visit, with $380 typical. Getting one before calling for quotes gives every roofer the same scope: the report can list which tiles, sheets, flashings or ridge sections need work, so the quotes that follow can be read against one list. In Thirroul or elsewhere along the northern beaches, ask for salt corrosion on fixings to be noted.

What does replacing the whole roof of a two-storey Wollongong house cost?

For a two-storey house, the full replacement row in Wollongong is $16,200–$43,200, with $27,000 typical. Scaffold set up on a sloping escarpment block, longer lifts for each sheet or tile and a steeper pitch all sit inside that spread. Ask for scaffold, strip-off, disposal and the new roof to be priced on separate lines, and for a plan to keep rain out if a storm arrives while the roof is open.

What does gutter replacement cost per metre in Wollongong?

Gutters in Wollongong are $43–$120 a metre, typically $59, and downpipes $38–$97 a metre. Replacing a 25 metre run along one side of the house comes to $1,075–$3,000 before any downpipes. Escarpment downpours fill gutters fast, so ask about the gutter profile, the number of outlets and whether overflow points are included. A whole single-storey house with downpipes is priced at $2,375–$5,400.

What does a skylight installation cost on a Wollongong roof?

Wollongong's skylight row is $1,625–$4,325 installed, with $2,700 typical. The unit size, an opening or fixed model, and the length of the shaft down to the ceiling set where a quote falls. On a tiled roof the flashing is cut in around the tiles, on metal it is matched to the sheet, so ask which kit is used and how it is sealed against heavy rain.

What does asbestos-cement roof removal cost in Wollongong?

If an older Wollongong roof tests positive, removal of the asbestos-cement sheeting is $54–$140 a square metre, so 140 square metres is $7,560–$19,600. Priced as part of a re-roof, it becomes an add-on of $5,400–$17,300. The new covering then goes on at its own rate, for example $86–$195 a square metre in Colorbond. Ask for the test result and the removal to be on separate quote lines.