Roof Installation & Full Replacement Adelaide

New roofs, full re-roofs, and material changes — when the existing roof has aged out and a section-by-section repair no longer makes sense. Colorbond and metal in every Adelaide-relevant profile, terracotta and concrete tile installations, and the structural fascia and batten work that comes with stripping back to bare timber.

Get a written, itemised quote from a trusted licensed Adelaide roofer within one business day.

What’s included

Colorbond and metal re-roofs

The most-requested roof material in Adelaide. Bluescope Colorbond in standard and Matt finishes, Trimdek profile for shallow pitches, Custom Orb (corrugated) for traditional Federation and 1920s look-alikes, Spandek for premium architectural builds. Manufacturer-warranty installs only. The roofer holds Bluescope accreditation; the paint warranty (up to 36 years on the standard Colorbond palette) is registered in your name on completion.

Terracotta and concrete tile installations

Boral, Bristile, and Monier ranges. Original-house-character matches for inner-Adelaide heritage homes; modern flat-tile builds for contemporary new-builds. Sarking and battens replaced as part of the full strip; ridge cap bedding and pointing finished in the operator’s house style (most go flexipoint over cement now).

Tile-to-Colorbond conversions

A common Adelaide upgrade — the existing concrete tile roof is at 30-40 years and the supporting structure can take Colorbond’s lighter weight. Converting saves approximately half the long-term maintenance budget (no rebedding, no broken tiles, no re-painting). Cost depends mostly on whether new battens go in.

New-build installations

Working from the architect’s specification. Sarking, batten layout, valley iron, ridge ventilation, gutter integration. Coordination with the builder’s program. Final certificate-of-compliance for the building inspector.

Commercial and industrial roofs

Trimdek and Klip-Lok for low-pitch commercial sheds, warehouses, and small-business premises. Translucent panel integration where natural-light penetration is part of the brief. Site-survey-based quoting (no drone-only estimates for jobs over 200sqm).

Typical pricing (Adelaide)

Project type	Range
Colorbond re-roof, single-storey 130–170sqm	$15,000–$28,000
Colorbond re-roof, double-storey 200–280sqm	$24,000–$45,000
Tile re-roof (terracotta or concrete)	$19,000–$38,000
Tile-to-Colorbond conversion	$22,000–$45,000
Commercial Trimdek (300–500sqm shed)	$35,000–$80,000+
Architectural Spandek build (premium)	$32,000–$65,000+

Your quote depends on roof access, pitch, the structural condition of the existing battens and fascia, asbestos presence, and the material grade. A site visit gives the roofer enough to scope it accurately.

Process

1. Site visit and inspection (free, included in the quote process). The roofer climbs the roof, photographs the condition, measures, and looks for hidden costs (asbestos sarking, rotted fascia, undersized timber).
2. Written, itemised quote within one business day. Material grade specified, paint colour confirmed if Colorbond, manufacturer warranty registration noted.
3. Material order and scheduling. Standard Colorbond colours typically 2–3 weeks lead; non-standard colours and tile orders can run 4–6 weeks.
4. Strip and re-roof. Single-storey usually 3–5 days weather permitting. Double-storey 5–8 days.
5. Final certificate of compliance and warranty registration. The Bluescope or tile-manufacturer paperwork is in your name; the roofer’s workmanship warranty (typically 7–10 years) sits alongside.

Frequently asked

How long does a Colorbond paint warranty last? Bluescope’s standard Colorbond range carries up to a 36-year paint warranty when installed by an accredited roofer using genuine Colorbond fasteners. The warranty is registered in the homeowner’s name on completion.

Can the roof be installed in winter? Yes — Adelaide winters are mild enough for roofing work most weeks. The exception is heavy-rain forecasts (we won’t strip a roof if rain is forecast within 48 hours).

Will my house be open to the weather during the strip? The roof is stripped and re-laid in sections; sarking provides waterproofing while sheets are off. In a worst-case rain event mid-strip, the roofer tarps the open section. Insurance is in place for water damage during the works.

Get a free quote

Request a free roof installation quote and the trusted licensed Adelaide roofer for your suburb will return a written, itemised quote within one business day.