Tiled roofs in Perth
Restore, repair or replace your tiled roof — concrete and terracotta specialists.
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Powerdrive Roofing restores, repairs and replaces tiled roofs across Perth. A tiled roof restoration is $22/m² for concrete and $24/m² for terracotta, a full tile re-roof runs from $170/m², and we also replace broken tiles, re-bed and re-point ridge capping. Most tiled roofs need restoring, not replacing.
Tiled roof pricing
- $22 / m² — Concrete tiled roof restoration
- $24 / m² — Terracotta / clay tile restoration
- $170 / m² — Concrete tile re-roof
- $190 / m² — Terracotta tile re-roof
Prices are a guide for standard Perth metro jobs and are confirmed after a free site inspection. GST inclusive.
Restore before you replace
Most tiled roofs in Perth don’t need replacing. Cracked tiles, tired capping and faded colour are all fixed by a restoration — which includes replacing broken tiles and re-bedding and re-pointing the ridge caps — at $22/m² for concrete and $24/m² for terracotta. The tiles themselves can last 50 years or more; it’s the coating and the mortar capping that age, and both are exactly what a restoration renews.
Concrete vs terracotta tiles
Perth’s two main tile types behave differently. Concrete tiles are the most common — tough, affordable, restored at $22/m². Terracotta and clay tiles are beautiful and long-lasting but porous and brittle, and demand careful, specialist handling, which is why they’re restored at $24/m² and re-roofed at $190/m². Getting the tile type right matters for both the method and the price.
Tile repairs and capping
On almost every old tiled roof, it’s not the tiles that fail first — it’s the mortar capping along the ridges and hips, which cracks and lets water in. We replace broken and slipped tiles and re-bed or re-point the capping with a flexible compound. Cracked capping is one of the most common causes of leaks in a Perth tile roof, and it’s often the only thing standing between a sound roof and a wet ceiling.
When a tile re-roof makes sense
If tiles are failing across the whole roof, or the sarking and battens beneath have perished, a tile re-roof is the answer — $170/m² for concrete, $190/m² for terracotta. It’s also the moment many owners consider switching to lighter Colorbond. But this is the exception; most tiled roofs that look past it simply need restoring.
Coastal and bushland tiled roofs
Where the roof lives shapes the work. Coastal tiled roofs face salt and sun that fade the coating faster; bushland and shaded roofs grow heavier moss and, on older homes, can suffer timber delignification in the battens beneath the tiles. The tile restoration rate is the same across Perth; your location changes the amount of cleaning and preparation, which we assess at the inspection.
Specialists in tile
Powerdrive started in tile, and it remains our specialty. Whether it’s a concrete or terracotta roof, restoring, repairing or replacing, we handle it with the experience the material demands — particularly terracotta, which is easy to crack underfoot in the wrong hands. Every tiled roof job is measured and quoted after a free inspection, backed by our 10-year workmanship and 15-year paint warranty.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to restore a tiled roof in Perth?
$22/m² for concrete tiles and $24/m² for terracotta or clay, including replacing broken tiles and re-pointing the caps.
Do tiled roofs need replacing or restoring?
Most just need restoring — cracked tiles, tired capping and faded colour are all fixed by a restoration. Only structural failure needs a re-roof.
What’s the difference between concrete and terracotta tile work?
Terracotta is porous and brittle and needs specialist handling, so it’s restored at $24/m² and re-roofed at $190/m², versus $22 and $170 for concrete.
Why do tiled roofs leak?
Most often because the mortar capping has cracked and caps have loosened — re-bedding and re-pointing fixes it.
Get a free, no-obligation quote → or call 0421 768 842. Backed by a 10-year workmanship and 15-year Dulux AcraTex paint warranty.