BeforeAfterTerracotta Roof Tiles Cleaned and Restored
Before: weathered terracotta tiles covered in lichen. After: the same tiles restored to a bright, even finish.
Our Roofing Service
Tile Roof Replacement in Melbourne and the Macedon Ranges
Traditional Roofing replaces concrete and terracotta tiled roofs for homes in Sunbury, across Melbourne and in the Macedon Ranges. Most tiled roofs can be repaired or restored, and we explain at the assessment when a restoration will do the work instead.
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Almost 30 Years’ Experience
In the roofing trade since 1997
Local Family Business
Owner-supervised on every job
Tiled Roof Specialists
Concrete & terracotta roofs
Free Roof Assessments
Detailed quotes, no hidden fees
Tiled roof work by our team
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What Is a Tile Roof Replacement?
A tile roof replacement strips off the worn tiles and ridge capping and gives your home a new, watertight roof of concrete or terracotta tiles. It is the right choice when the tiles themselves have reached the end of their life.
A roof restoration costs much less than a new roof, and for most tiled roofs it is all the roof needs. Tiles that have reached the end of their lifespan are different. They become porous and can no longer shed water through Australian weather, and cleaning and coating them will not fix that.
Our founder Justin started as a roofing apprentice in 1997 and worked as a tradesman on new builds before starting Traditional Roofing in 2019, so laying a tiled roof from the battens up is work he knows well.
- Free roof assessments
- Detailed quotes, no hidden fees
- Concrete & terracotta tiles
- New roofs from the battens up
What Our Tile Roof Replacement Involves
We look after the replacement from the first inspection to the final clean up. The exact scope depends on your roof, and your quote sets out every step.
Full Tile Roof Inspection and Detailed Quote
We inspect the whole roof, check the condition of the tiles, valleys and ridge capping, and send you a clear, detailed quote with no hidden fees.
Stripping the Old Roof Tiles
The worn tiles and ridge capping are removed and the roof is stripped back to the battens, so we can see the condition of the timber underneath.
Checking the Battens and Replacing Rusted Valleys
We check the battens before the new tiles go on, and your quote sets out any battens that need replacing. Rusted valley irons are replaced with new ones so rain runs off the roof and into the gutters.
Laying the New Concrete or Terracotta Roof Tiles
The new tiles are laid and secured across the roof, ready for the ridge and hip capping to go on.
Ridge and Hip Capping for the New Tiled Roof
The ridge and hip capping is bedded and finished with flexible pointing, which moves with the roof and keeps wind and rain out along the ridge lines.
Final Check and Clearing Away the Old Roof Tiles
We check every part of the new roof, clear away the old tiles and debris, and leave your property clean and tidy.
Not sure your roof needs replacing? We will tell you. If a roof restoration or a roof repair will do the job, that is what we will recommend.
Book a Free AssessmentTile Roof Replacement, Restoration or Repair: Which One Does Your Roof Need?
Choosing between these comes down to the condition of the tiles. Here is how we tell them apart.
Tile Roof Repair
A tile roof repair suits a roof with a few broken tiles, a worn valley or a section of cracked pointing, where the rest of the roof is sound.
Tiled Roof Restoration
A roof restoration suits a roof that is showing its age all over but still has tiles in good enough condition to clean, repair, repoint and coat.
Re-Tiling One Section of the Roof
If only part of the roof is affected, such as a damaged section where the tiles and battens underneath need replacing together, we may recommend re-tiling that section rather than replacing the whole roof.
Full Tile Roof Replacement
A replacement suits a roof where the tiles have worn out and no longer keep water out, even after repairs.
Restored Tiled Roofs, Before & After
Not every worn tiled roof needs replacing. These are restoration jobs, where the tiles were still in good enough condition to clean, repair and coat. Drag the handle on each photo to see the difference.
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View More Roofing ProjectsSigns Your Tiled Roof May Need Replacing
Watch for the signs below. If you notice any of them, book a free roof assessment and we will explain whether the roof needs replacing or whether a repair or restoration will keep the water out. Please do not climb up to check the tiles yourself, because tiles crack easily underfoot and roofs are dangerous.
Porous, Flaky or Crumbly Roof Tiles
Worn tiles soak up water instead of shedding it. When that is happening across most of the roof, we usually recommend new tiles.
Leaks That Return After Tiled Roof Repairs
Leaks that return after repairs, or leaks in different parts of the roof at once, are one of the signs we look for when deciding whether a roof needs replacing.
Many Cracked, Broken or Missing Roof Tiles
When large numbers of tiles across the roof are cracked or crumbling, replacing them one by one no longer makes sense.
A Tiled Roof Patched Many Times Over
If your roof has been patched many times over the years, we will check whether another repair still makes sense or whether new tiles are the better option.
Why Homeowners Choose Traditional Roofing for a New Tiled Roof
Traditional Roofing is a family business based in Sunbury, with almost 30 years of roofing experience behind every new roof. Here is what you get when we replace yours.
A Family Tiled Roofing Business in Sunbury
We are a family owned and run business based in Sunbury. You deal with us directly and get clear, honest answers about your roof.
Laying New Tiled Roofs Is Work We Know
Almost 30 years of roofing experience, including years as a tradesman on new builds, goes into every roof we replace.
Free Assessments and Detailed Quotes for New Roofs
Your roof assessment is free, and your quote is clear and detailed and includes everything, with no hidden fees.
Owner-Supervised Roof Replacement
The owner supervises the job from the first tile removed to the final check, so every step is done properly.
Concrete and Terracotta Roof Tile Specialists
We only work on concrete and terracotta tiled roofs, so we can talk you through both options for your new roof.
Fully Qualified and Insured Roof Tilers
We are fully qualified and insured, and we stand behind the quality of every roof we replace.
Recent Tiled Roof Work Across Melbourne
Photos from tiled roofs we have recently cleaned, repaired and coated for homeowners across Melbourne. Click a photo to see it full size.
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Trusted for Tiled Roof Work Across Melbourne
Tile Roof Replacement Questions
Straight answers about replacing a tiled roof, when a restoration will do instead and how to book an assessment with our family team.
Still have a question?
Book a free roof assessment online. If you would like to talk it through first, Justin or Brooke will be happy to help when you call.
The clearest sign is tiles that have become porous and no longer shed water, along with leaks that keep returning after repairs. Large numbers of cracked or crumbling tiles are another sign. We inspect the roof and explain whether it needs replacing or whether a repair or restoration is enough.
Restoring a tiled roof costs much less than replacing it, and in most cases a restoration is all the roof needs. We only recommend a tile roof replacement when the tiles have worn out and a restoration will not keep the water out. Our guide on choosing between roof restoration and replacement explains the difference in more detail.
The cost depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the tiles you choose, the condition of the battens and valleys, and how easy the roof is to access. We start with a free roof assessment and then send a clear, detailed quote that includes everything.
Yes. If the damage is limited to one section, we can strip that section back to the battens and re-tile it with new tiles and ridge capping, rather than replacing the whole roof.
Yes. We only work on concrete and terracotta tiled roofs, and we replace both.
Yes. We check the battens before the new tiles go on, and your quote sets out any battens that need replacing. Rusted valley irons are replaced with new ones. If your tiles are sound and only the valleys need work, see our tile and valley repairs.
Yes. When the new roof is finished, we clear away the old tiles and debris and leave your property clean and tidy.
We replace tiled roofs in Sunbury, across Melbourne and in the Macedon Ranges, including Gisborne, Woodend, Mount Macedon, Romsey and Lancefield. If you are not sure whether we cover your suburb, book a free roof assessment or give us a call.
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Book a Free Assessment for Your Tile Roof Replacement
If your tiled roof keeps leaking or the tiles are wearing out, book a free roof assessment. We will inspect the whole roof, explain whether it needs replacing, restoring or repairing, and send you a clear, detailed quote.