Roof Restoration Brisbane
Roof restoration is the process of repointing ridge caps, replacing broken tiles and tile clips, resealing and cleaning an existing tile roof to extend its life, rather than removing and replacing the roof from the frame up. It’s the right choice when your roof’s structure is sound but showing wear, not when damage is spread across multiple areas, which usually points to a full reroof instead.
Signs You May Need Roof Restoration
- Roof tiles are faded, chalky or losing their coating, but aren’t cracked or broken
- Small leaks in one or two spots, rather than damage spread across the whole roof
- Moss, lichen or heavy staining building up on the tiles
- Ridge capping mortar is crumbling or loose
- You want to protect a roof that’s structurally sound, rather than replace it
Our Roof Restoration Process
1. Initial inspection: we check for damage, loose ridge capping, cracked or slipped tiles, and blocked weep holes.
2. Repointing and repairs: we repoint ridge caps, replace broken tiles, clear and maintain weep holes, and secure tile clips where needed.
3. Painting: we apply a protective coating, understanding that painting alone doesn’t stop leaks or replace structural repairs.
4. Cleaning: we remove algae, lichen and built-up debris using high pressure cleaning and, where needed, chemical treatment, keeping tile watercourses clear so water drains properly.
5. Final inspection: we check the completed work meets the required standard before handover.
Roof Clean Before
Roof Painting Progress
Roof Clean After
Roof Painting After
Does My Roof Need to Be Painted or Sealed?
A roof paint membrane won’t fix leaks or improve the structural performance of your roof. Unfortunately, many salespeople mislead homeowners with claims that concrete tiles become porous and need “resealing.” While concrete tiles do lose their gloss over time, they actually become denser with sun exposure. Even after prolonged rainfall, these tiles typically absorb only 5 to 10% of their weight in water, and the underside remains dry.
Be cautious of cheap quotes, especially under $3,300, as this is the licensing threshold for roof restoration work. Unlicensed contractors may cut corners, leaving your roof’s performance compromised.
Why Brisbane Homeowners Choose Renewed RoofinG
Renewed Roofing is a Brisbane based, veteran owned and run business with 20 years in the roofing trade. We’re QBCC licensed (licence 15237038), every restoration job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we service Brisbane and North Lakes.
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FAQs
What should I ask a roof restoration business before I pay for anything?
Ask exactly what tiles will be replaced versus reused, whether weep holes will be cleared and maintained, how much ridge capping will be repointed, and what type of tile clips will be used and why.
Will roof restoration stop my roof leaking?
Restoration addresses the causes of most leaks: cracked or slipped tiles, failed pointing, and blocked weep holes. Sealing alone is cosmetic and won’t stop a leak on its own, which is why repointing and repairs come before sealing in our process.
What's the difference between roof restoration and a reroof?
Restoration works with your existing tiles, battens and sarking, repairing and resealing what’s there. A reroof removes and replaces them entirely. Restoration suits a structurally sound roof that’s showing wear. A reroof makes more sense once damage is spread across multiple areas.
Is roof restoration worth it?
It’s generally more cost effective than a full reroof when your roof’s structure is sound, since it extends the life of tiles, battens and sarking you already have rather than replacing them. It also means the whole roof gets inspected, so small problems get caught before they turn into bigger ones.
Can any tile roof be restored?
Most tile roofs can be restored as long as the battens and sarking underneath are still sound. If there’s significant structural damage, a reroof may be the better option, which we can confirm during an inspection.
What happens to my solar panels during roof restoration?
Solar panels usually need to come off before we can properly clean, repoint and seal the roof underneath them, then go back on once the work’s done. We’ll factor this into your quote and inspection so there are no surprises.
Can I stay in my home while my roof is being restored?
Yes. The work is carried out entirely on the roof and outside the house, so there’s no need to move out or make special arrangements. There may be some noise, especially during pressure cleaning.
Can I choose the colour of my roof coating?
Yes. Roof coatings come in a range of colours, so you can keep your existing colour or choose something different. We’ll go through the options with you during your quote.
How long does roof restoration typically take?
Every roof’s different, so timing depends on its size, condition and access. Call our team on 1300 570 704 and we can give you a realistic timeframe for your job.
Roof Restoration vs Reroofing vs General Repairs
Not sure which service you need? Roof restoration repairs, cleans and reseals a roof that’s structurally sound but showing wear. If your roof has damage across multiple areas, or the tiles, battens and sarking need replacing, see our reroofing service. If you’ve got a single leak or a handful of broken tiles, see our general repairs service.
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