Metal roof cost in Australia (2026)
Updated , rebuilt monthly. Public ranges extracted 17 Oct 2026.
Published cost guides disagree on a new metal roof: $18,000 to $36,000 per job in one, $8,000 to $18,000 per job in another (published cost guides, checked 17 Oct 2026). Another guide puts a new metal roof at $65 to $170 per m². We show them side by side and do not average them. We have no ballpark figures from the Reply Test yet, so the by-city table shows published ranges next to our listing medians, which are Google ratings and review counts and not prices. Updated 17 Oct 2026.
What published cost guides say
| Region | Range | What it covers | Source | Rates as of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $8,000 to $18,000 per job | Colorbond roof, tile vs Colorbond comparison page | What's The Damage | 2026 |
| Australia | $80 to $220 per m² | commercial re-sheet | What's The Damage | 2026 |
| Australia | $65 to $170 per m² | headline range on the source's cost guide index | Yakka Labour | 2026 |
| Australia | $18,000 to $36,000 per job | standard residential home, Colorbond replacement | Supertrades | date not stated |
| Australia | $20,000 to $55,000 per job | high-end or multi-storey properties | Supertrades | date not stated |
| Australia | $100 to $180 per m² | high-quality job, incl. stripping old materials, steel supply and installation | Supertrades | date not stated |
| NSW | $80 to $150 per m² | metal re-roof | The Quote Yard | date not stated |
Sources disagree
- $8,000 to $18,000 per job · What's The Damage · Australia · Colorbond roof, tile vs Colorbond comparison page · rates as of 2026
- $18,000 to $36,000 per job · Supertrades · Australia · standard residential home, Colorbond replacement · date not stated
- $20,000 to $55,000 per job · Supertrades · Australia · high-end or multi-storey properties · date not stated
We do not average or blend these. Treat each as one guide's view, and ask your own quotes to show their scope.
Metal roof by city
| City | Roofers on our list | Median Google rating | Median review count | Ballpark figures given in reply to our standard enquiry (1) | Published cost guides (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | 193 | 4.9 / 5 | 24 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Melbourne VIC | 140 | 5.0 / 5 | 22 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Brisbane QLD | 135 | 4.9 / 5 | 24 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Perth WA | 82 | 4.9 / 5 | 22 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Adelaide SA | 74 | 4.9 / 5 | 23 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
No ballpark figures have been collected yet, because the Reply Test has not run. We hold 0 written quotes so far. A city gets its own page, built from both, when it reaches 10 prices.
What changes the price
- Sarking blanket. Ask for a roof blanket between the metal and the trusses. It is easy to leave out of a cheap quote.
- Roof size and complexity. A single-pitch roof with no valleys is cheaper per square metre than a roof with many valleys and penetrations.
- Steel and finish. Colorbond, Zincalume and other finishes are priced differently. Ask which, and which colour range.
- Replacing tiles. Taking off tiles adds disposal, and tiles-to-metal can need tie-downs, a permit or engineering.
- Insulation, gutters and downpipes. Check whether they are in or out of the quote.
- Waste disposal. Ask for it in the contract; skips fill quickly with old roofing.
- Warranty. Years for the sheets, years for the workmanship, and who backs each.
Ask every roofer to price the same list, in writing, so you are comparing like with like.
Questions to ask before accepting a quote
How much does a metal roof cost in Australia?
Published cost guides disagree on a new metal roof: $18,000 to $36,000 per job in one, $8,000 to $18,000 per job in another (published cost guides, checked 17 Oct 2026). The finish and whether you are replacing tiles move the price most.
Why do metal roof quotes differ so much?
Inclusions differ: blanket, tie-downs, insulation, gutters and disposal. One homeowner reported five quotes for the same 205 m² Colorbond roof from $29,800 to $47,200 (r/AusRenovation, April 2025). Price the same list from each roofer.
Can I put a metal roof over my tiles?
Metal usually replaces the tiles rather than sitting over them. Ask your council and insurer first, and ask the roofer for the compliance certificate at handover.
Will my insurer accept the new roof?
Ask before you sign. One homeowner reported an insurer refusing a claim because the roof had not been installed competently (r/AusRenovation, 2025). Keep the compliance certificate and the invoice.
Do I need a licensed roofer in your state?
Ask for the number and look it up on your state register. The guide to hiring a roofer links to each one.
How do I measure my roof to compare quotes?
Published cost guides disagree on a new metal roof: $18,000 to $36,000 per job in one, $8,000 to $18,000 per job in another (published cost guides, checked 17 Oct 2026).
Find a roofer near the job.
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Sources
- What's The Damage: llms.txt site index (whatsthedamage.com.au/llms.txt), rates as of 2026, extracted 17 Oct 2026.
- Yakka Labour: cost guides index (yakkalabour.com.au/cost-guides), rates as of 2026, extracted 17 Oct 2026.
- Supertrades: Colorbond roof replacement (www.supertrades.com.au/colorbond-roof-replacement), date not stated, extracted 17 Oct 2026.
- The Quote Yard: roofing services NSW (www.thequoteyard.com.au/services/roofing-services-nsw), date not stated, extracted 17 Oct 2026.