0478 831 069 
michael@stormsideroofing.com.au
Tile to Metal Roof Replacement
Trade a heavy, high maintenance tile roof for Colorbond on your Melbourne home. Lighter on the frame, no more repointing, and a completely different look.
Rated 5/5 from 30+ Google reviews
Tile Roofs Never Really Stop Costing You
A tile roof works on a maintenance cycle. The pointing cracks and needs redoing, the bedding under the ridge capping eventually crumbles and needs relaying, tiles crack underfoot, and the sarking beneath slowly goes brittle.
None of those jobs is enormous on its own, which is exactly why the cycle keeps running. You pay for repointing, then a decade later you pay again, and in between you are replacing broken tiles and chasing leaks that came through perished sarking.
On top of that, a tile roof is heavy. Around ten times the weight of a metal roof of the same area, sitting on a frame that has been carrying it for fifty years.
- Ridge capping that has been repointed more than once already
- Cracked and slipped tiles turning up after every storm
- Sarking underneath that has gone brittle and torn
- Leaks appearing in different places each winter
- Moss and lichen returning within a year or two of cleaning
Tiles Off, Battens Out, Colorbond On
We strip the tiles and the old battens, then check the rafters and structure underneath. Because metal weighs a fraction of what tiles do, the existing frame is almost always more than strong enough, and often we find it has been working hard for years.
New battens go on at the spacing the chosen profile needs, followed by sarking and insulation. Then the sheets, with new flashings, valleys, ridge capping and barge cappings throughout.
The result is a lighter roof, no more repointing, and a house that looks noticeably different from the street. This is the job where the colour choice really matters, so it is worth trying a few on our roof visualiser first.
- Tiles and old battens removed and taken away
- Rafters and structure inspected while fully exposed
- New battens set out to suit the chosen sheet profile
- Sarking and insulation installed throughout
- New Colorbond sheets, flashings and cappings in your chosen colour
Melbourne Homeowners On Our Roof Conversions
- Amanda Cunningham Home Owner
Absolutely brilliant to deal with, prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, and his workmanship is amazing. We would definitely recommend Michael and we will be using his services again on some future projects.
Google - Michael B Home Owner
We recently bought our house, which was only five years old, and unfortunately discovered extensive roof issues that had not been built to Australian standards. After speaking with several roofers, Michael came across as the most professional and helpful. He was prompt, meticulous, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Google - Aleksandar Andonov Home Owner
The team was professional and detail-oriented from start to finish. They replaced my old tile roof with a new tin roof, restored damaged areas, and installed new fascia and gutters. Their work quality is outstanding, and they completed everything on time and within budget.
Google
Talk To A Licensed Roof Plumber
Send us a few details and we will book an inspection, get up on the roof, and put a written quote in front of you. You will know the scope, the materials and the price before anything starts.
No hidden fees and no pressure. If a repair will do the job, we will say so.
- Phone 0478 831 069
- Location Cranbourne
Tile to Metal Replacement Questions
It is priced like a metal re-roof plus the removal and disposal of the tiles, which is a real cost because of the weight and volume involved. Roof size, pitch and access drive the rest. We measure it up and give you a written quote with removal, materials and installation set out separately.
Almost always, and with a lot of margin. Metal roofing weighs roughly a tenth of what concrete or terracotta tiles do, so swapping to metal takes load off the structure rather than adding it. We still inspect the frame once the tiles are off and tell you if anything needs attention.
No, provided it is insulated properly. Modern metal roofs go over sarking and insulation batts, which handles both heat and sound. Choosing a lighter Colorbond colour helps further on a roof over living areas. The old reputation comes from uninsulated sheds and verandahs.
Sometimes. Changing the roof material or profile can require a building permit, and heritage overlay properties usually have specific requirements about what is acceptable. We will flag it at quote stage if your property is likely to need approval.
Start with our roof visualiser so you can see the full Colorbond range on a roof rather than judging from a small swatch. We will also bring samples and talk through what works with your brickwork, render and window frames.
We cover Melbourne's South East, from Cranbourne and Pakenham through to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Check our areas we serve page, or call 0478 831 069 and we will let you know either way.