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Roof Replacement Cost

By Home Cost Australia Editorial TeamUpdated 20 September 2026Data checked: 20 September 2026

Roof replacement is commonly priced per square metre by material. A cited guide lists Colorbond/metal around A$18–37/m², concrete/asphalt A$40–60/m², terracotta A$80–120/m² and slate A$200–500/m². Multiply by your roof area for a range — and confirm whether a quote is material-only or fully installed.

Material ranges ($/m²)

Roof replacement per-m² ranges by material (cited guide)
MaterialPer m²
Colorbond / metalA$18–A$37
Concrete / asphaltA$40–A$60
Terracotta tileA$80–A$120
SlateA$200–A$500
Source: hipages· 2026Per the source, these figures reflect replacement roofing materials and labour, and may exclude structural work and removal/disposal of the existing roof. Do not mix with restoration or repair figures.

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Using A$18–A$37/m² — Per-square-metre range for Colorbond/metal roof replacement. The source states these figures reflect replacement materials and labour. (source dated 2026, checked 20 September 2026).

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What these ranges include

Per the cited source, the per-m² figures include replacement roofing materials and labour. They may exclude structural work and removal/disposal of the existing roof. Replacement is a different scope from restoration — we keep those datasets separate. See our roof restoration guide for that scope.

Sources

  1. How much does roof replacement cost?
    hipages · 2026 · Last checked 20 September 2026