Tile Roof Cost Adelaide
New tile roof installation in Adelaide runs $70-$110 per m2 for concrete tile and $110-$170 per m2 for terracotta. For a 200m2 home that's $14,000-$22,000 concrete or $22,000-$34,000 terracotta.
What drives the price
Material (concrete vs terracotta)
Terracotta 50-70% premium over concrete
Profile (standard vs heritage Marseille)
Heritage profiles add $20-$40/m2
Strip and disposal of old roof
Existing tile strip $2,000-$5,000
Structural assessment
Tile is heavy - older timber may need reinforcement
What pushes price up
- ↑Terracotta (especially heritage matched)
- ↑Marseille or other heritage profile
- ↑Double storey with scaffold
- ↑Heritage council requirements
- ↑Structural reinforcement needed for tile weight
What pushes price down
- ↓Standard concrete tile
- ↓Single storey
- ↓Existing structure rated for tile load
Per square metre
$70 - $170/m²
Multiply by your roof area for a rough estimate. Adelaide single-storey homes are typically 150-220m².
Common questions
Cost FAQs
Most replacement projects in Adelaide switch to Colorbond - lighter, cheaper, solar-ready, lower maintenance. Stay with tile if heritage requires it or you specifically prefer the look. New tile installation is more expensive than Colorbond for the same home.
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