Roof Painting Cost Adelaide
A proper 2-coat roof painting job on a 200m2 single-storey Adelaide tile roof runs $2,800-$4,500. Metal roof painting is $3,500-$6,000. Anything quoted under $2,200 is using cheap product and won't carry the 15-year warranty.
What drives the price
Roof material (tile vs metal)
Metal needs metal-specific primer system
Product brand (Dulux, Shieldcoat, generic)
Premium adds $300-$600; carries warranty
Single vs 2-coat finish
Single coat fails in 3-5 years; 2-coat lasts 15+
Number of coats
Sealer/primer + 2 colour is the standard
Roof condition pre-paint
Pressure clean and tile repairs add to scope
Colour choice
Some custom colours add 5-10%
What pushes price up
- ↑Premium product warranty (Dulux Acratex 15-year)
- ↑Metal roof requiring specialist primer
- ↑Double storey or steep pitch
- ↑Extensive tile repairs needed first
- ↑Custom or premium colours
What pushes price down
- ↓Standard concrete tile in good base condition
- ↓Single-storey easy access
- ↓Standard Colorbond colour palette
- ↓Bundle with full restoration
Per square metre
$14 - $22/m²
Multiply by your roof area for a rough estimate. Adelaide single-storey homes are typically 150-220m².
Common questions
Cost FAQs
$2,800-$4,500 for a typical 200m2 single-storey tile roof with proper 2-coat finish. Metal roofs $3,500-$6,000.
Dulux Acratex or Shieldcoat 2-coat with sealer/primer is rated 15 years. Cheap single-coat sprays often fail in 3-5 years and peel.
They're cutting product corners - single coat instead of 2, generic paint instead of Dulux/Shieldcoat, no sealer/primer. The work looks identical for 18 months, then peels. Always ask which product system, how many coats, and what warranty is in writing.
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