Roof replacement in Cairns
Ask for a free quote on a new roof.
Replacement makes sense when leaks keep returning, rust is widespread or tiles are breaking down across the roof. It is the biggest roofing job, so get more than one written quote.
The choice is usually between metal and tile. Metal is lighter than tile. Tile is heavier and needs the framing to carry it.
Signs you need it
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Rust through the metal in many places
- Tiles that crumble or crack across the roof
- Sagging roof lines
- A roof near the end of its working life
- Storm damage too widespread to patch
What the roofer does
Assess
The roofer checks the framing, the sheeting and what the new roof must carry.
Quote
Ask for materials, fixings, removal and disposal in writing.
Strip and prepare
The old roof comes off and the battens or purlins are checked.
Fit and finish
The new roof is fixed to the rating for your wind region, with flashings and capping.
Ask before you agree
- Is the roof fixed to cyclone rating, and how is that shown?
- Who handles any approvals the job needs?
- What is the warranty on workmanship, and on the materials?
- Is insulation or sarking included, and is it listed?
In Cairns
Cairns sits in a cyclone-prone region, so how the roof is fixed matters, as well as what it is made of. Ask the roofer to explain it in plain words.
New roof installation in Cairns QLD
A new roof is a major investment, so it pays to compare. A licensed roofing contractor in Cairns should inspect the existing roof, check the framing and explain whether a metal roof or tile roofs suit your home. Roof replacement services cover the removal of the old roof, new battens or purlins where needed, and the installation of the new sheets or tiles.
Metal roof or tile roofs
A Colorbond metal roof is lighter than tile and common across North Queensland. Tile roofs last well but are heavier and need framing that can carry them. Ask the roofer about the roofing materials, the colour, insulation and the screw or fixing type. Gutter and fascia replacement is often done at the same time, so ask whether the roofer's licence covers gutters.
Licence, warranty and peace of mind
Roof work worth more than $3,300 in Queensland needs a QBCC licence. Ask to see the licence number, check it on the QBCC register (it is public, and anyone can search it online), ask whether the business is insured, and get the warranty for both workmanship and materials in writing. Cost-effective does not mean cheapest: compare each written quote line by line.
A new roof should be fixed for the cyclone wind region and built to last through Cairns weather conditions for many years. The extra questions at the quoting stage are worth the time. If your roof only has minor damage, ask whether roof restoration or a roof repair would do the job for less.
Common questions
Metal or tile for Cairns?
Both are used here. Metal is lighter and common on Queenslander-style homes. Tile suits some designs but needs framing that can carry it.
Can I stay home during the work?
Ask the roofer. Noise, access and weather cover can all affect you while the work is on.
Get your free roof quote
Send the details once. A person passes them by hand to one QBCC-licensed roofer.