Why do two roof repair quotes differ so much?

Usually because they describe different work. One provider may plan to repoint the ridge while another plans a full rebed, or one includes scaffold and the other does not. Put the quotes side by side and compare the scope line by line before comparing totals.

Do roofers charge for an inspection?

Some do and some include it in the quote. A detailed leak investigation with water testing takes time and is often charged. Ask before the visit whether there is a fee and whether it is deducted if you go ahead.

Are these prices including GST?

The published guides do not all say. When you get a quote, ask whether it includes GST, and for plumbing work remember the BPC counts GST, labour and materials when working out whether a compliance certificate is required.

Is a cheaper repointing job worth it on an old roof?

Only if the bedding is still firm. Repointing over loose bedding usually cracks again within a few years, so the cheaper job can end up costing more. Ask the provider to show you the condition of the bedding before deciding.

How much deposit should I pay for a roof repair?

For small repairs, many providers ask for little or nothing up front, or a deposit to cover materials. For larger domestic building contracts the deposit is capped by law. Avoid paying the full amount before the work is done.

Roof repair costs in Frankston: 2026 price guide

Most roof repairs around Frankston fall in the low hundreds to low thousands of dollars. A few broken tiles sit at the bottom of that range, while a full ridge rebed, several valleys or a storm-damaged section sit near the top. Published 2026 Victorian figures put leak location and repair at $300 to $1,500 and ridge capping rebedding and repointing at $40 to $80 per lineal metre. The real price for your roof depends on its size, height, pitch, material and how many faults are found once someone is up there.

This guide uses published price ranges, not quotes from any business. Independent providers who respond to enquiries on this site set their own prices, and a written quote after an inspection is the only figure to rely on.

Typical price ranges

Repair	Typical range	Source
Replace a few broken or cracked tiles	$200 to $600	Victorian cost guide, 2026
Reposition slipped tiles	$150 to $400	Victorian cost guide, 2026
Rebed and repoint ridge capping	$40 to $80 per lineal metre	Victorian cost guide, 2026
Leak location and repair	$300 to $1,500	Victorian cost guide, 2026
Flashing or valley repair	$300 to $2,000	Victorian cost guide, 2026
Metal roof repair (rust, fixings, sheets)	$300 to $2,000	Victorian cost guide, 2026
Roof repair priced by area	$15 to $35 per square metre	National cost guide, 2026
Repair and restoration of a 100 to 150 square metre roof	$3,000 to $4,700	National cost guide, 2026

The Victorian figures come from The Quote Yard’s roof repair price guide for Victoria, which describes them as estimates based on typical 2026 Victorian market rates. The national figures come from the hipages roof repair cost guide, last updated in January 2026. Storm damage is left out of the table because it ranges from a single tile to a large part of a roof; it is priced after inspection.

What drives the price of a roof repair?

Roof size and the amount of capping. Rebedding is priced by the metre, so a hip roof with four hips and a long ridge costs more than a simple gable. Ask each provider how many metres they measured.

Height and access. A single-storey house with a clear side path is quicker to set up than a two-storey house, a split-level on a slope, or a roof above a pool or glass roof. Fall controls of the kind WorkSafe Victoria expects, from scaffold and edge guardrails to work platforms and harnesses, take time to set up, and that time is part of the price.

Pitch. Steeper roofs need more care, more edge protection and sometimes roof ladders or anchors.

Material. Concrete and terracotta tiles, metal sheeting and slate each need different skills and parts. Discontinued tile profiles take time to source. Slate is a specialist job.

Number of faults. A provider on the roof often finds more than the one fault you called about: cracked tiles near the ridge, a rusted valley, a lifted flashing. Fixing them together usually costs less than separate visits.

Who is licensed for the work. Metal roofing, flashings and roof drainage are roofing stormwater plumbing work under the Plumbing Regulations 2018, so a registered or licensed plumber does that part. Some jobs need both a tiler and a roof plumber.

Compliance and insurance. When plumbing work is valued above the threshold set out by the Building and Plumbing Commission, the licensed plumber must issue a compliance certificate, and the BPC says that certificate is backed by six years of insurance. That cost is built into the plumber’s pricing and is worth having.

Location and exposure. Houses close to the bay in Frankston, Seaford and Mount Eliza may need more corrosion-resistant metal for flashings and valleys, which costs more than basic steel.

What should a roof repair quote include?

A clear written quote for roof repairs sets out:

the exact repairs, by location on the roof (for example, rebed and repoint 32 metres of ridge and hips);
materials, including tile type, pointing product and the metal grade for any flashing or valley;
access and safety equipment, such as scaffold hire, and who arranges it;
removal of debris, old mortar and old metal;
what happens if more damage is found once work starts, and how extra work is agreed and priced before it is done;
whether a plumbing compliance certificate will be issued;
the provider’s registration or licence number, which you can check on the BPC’s Find and check a practitioner tool;
payment terms.

What is often not included: internal repairs such as ceiling plaster and painting, insulation replacement, electrical work, tree removal, asbestos removal and permit fees. Ask about each one that might apply.

How do you compare roof repair quotes?

Ask every provider to quote the same scope. If one quotes repointing and another quotes full rebedding, ask each why.
Compare metres, not totals, for ridge work.
Check each provider is registered or licensed for the parts of the job that need it.
Ask how long the repair is expected to last and what warranty the provider offers in writing. Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply as well.
Look at photos the provider took on your roof, not stock photos.

Red flags

A price given without anyone looking at the roof, beyond a rough range for a simple job.
Pressure to sign on the day because of a “special”.
Recommending a full restoration or re-roof when the photos show a few cracked tiles.
Sealant presented as the fix for a rusted valley or a lifted flashing.
No mention of fall protection on a two-storey roof.
A provider who is vague about their registration or licence, or will not give a number.
A large deposit for small repairs. For bigger domestic building jobs, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 limits how much deposit a builder can ask for; the BPC’s agreements and contracts page sets out the percentages.

When is it time to replace rather than repair?

For most roofs around Frankston, repairs make sense until faults become widespread: many cracked tiles across the roof, rust through several metal sheets, or leaks recurring in different places after each repair. At that point ask for a price on partial or full replacement as well. The BPC’s building permit practice note only gives like-for-like tile or sheet replacement as its roof example of exempt repair work, so ask a building surveyor whether a full replacement needs a permit.

Getting a price for your roof

The fastest way to a reliable figure is an inspection. Request a written roof repair quote with your suburb, roof type, number of storeys and photos, and an independent provider can price your actual roof.

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Roof repair costs in Frankston