Three generations of roofs in one corner of Brisbane
The western and south-western suburbs were built in waves: post-war housing in Inala, the Centenary suburbs from the late 1960s, and Forest Lake from the 1990s. Each wave brought its own roofs, and each is now at a different stage of life.
Centenary tile roofs
Brick homes in Jindalee, Westlake and Riverhills often have concrete or terracotta tiles that are now 40 to 50 years old.
Forest Lake's first roofs
Many Forest Lake homes are on their original roofs from the 1990s and 2000s, at the age where ridge pointing cracks and valleys rust.
Fibro and asbestos
Post-war homes in Inala may have asbestos cement in eaves or roofs. That changes who can remove it. Read the rules.
Storms and hail
Brisbane storm season brings hail and wind from roughly October to April. Lifted sheets, smashed tiles and overflowing gutters are the common call-outs.
How a quote request works
- Describe the roof
Suburb, roof type, the problem, timing and a budget band. About two minutes. - We pass it to a local roofer
Taylor Made Media Pty Ltd, which runs this site, reads your request and sends it to one local roofer with the right QBCC licence. - The roofer contacts you
To ask questions and arrange an inspection and written quote. We email you their business name and QBCC licence number. Your details go to no one else.
Restore, repair or replace?
Repairs suit a roof that is sound overall: a few cracked tiles, a lifted sheet, a failed flashing or loose ridge capping. Restoration (clean, rebed or repoint the ridges, replace broken tiles, recoat) suits tiles and framing that are still sound. Replacement makes sense when tiles are porous and cracking across the roof, metal has rusted through, or battens are failing. Many owners of older tiled homes now replace with metal, which is lighter and needs less upkeep.
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Suburb guides
Local notes for Jindalee, Westlake, Riverhills, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Forest Lake, Inala. Nearby but not listed? Send a request and we'll tell you if it can be covered.
Roofing work in pictures
Typical jobs on local homes. Flashings and gutters cause as many leaks as the roof sheets or tiles themselves.
All images on this site are simple illustrative drawings. They are not photos of real jobs.
Common questions
How much does a new roof cost in Brisbane?
Published 2026 Brisbane guides put a metal re-roof at about $80–$180 per m² and tile-to-metal at about $100–$160 per m², with tile restorations around $4,000–$11,000 for a typical home. A firm price needs an inspection.
Is my 1970s tile roof worth restoring?
Sometimes. If the tiles and battens are sound, restoration can buy many years. If tiles are porous and cracking across the roof, replacement, often with metal, is usually better value.
Which suburbs do you cover?
Jindalee, Westlake, Riverhills, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Forest Lake and Inala in western and south-western Brisbane. Ask via the form if you're nearby.
Who will contact me?
One local roofer holding the right QBCC licence for the job. Taylor Made Media Pty Ltd, which runs this site, passes your request on and emails you the roofer's business name and QBCC licence number. Check it on the QBCC register before you sign anything.
Want a price for your roof?
Send the suburb, the roof type and what's wrong. A local QBCC-licensed roofer can then contact you to arrange an inspection and quote.