roof restoration & COATING

HOW MUCH DOES PROFESSIONAL ROOF PAINTING COST?
Painting your roof is a great way to improve the overall aesthetic of your home and extend the longevity of your roofing materials. If your home is looking a little worse for wear, a roof paint may be the answer for a face-lift without making any significant alterations.
Roof Painting is a specialised task that requires appropriate equipment and safety precautions. As such, the process of roof painting should be completed by a trained professional. Roof painting prices for commercial and residential properties can vary depending on several factors, including which contractor you choose to hire. Below we’ve outlined the process of roof painting, the elements that determine roof painting cost, and the costs involved in painting different roof types.

ROOF PAINTING: WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Roof painting is a much more complicated task than opening a tin of store-bought paint and slapping on some fresh paint with a brush. There is a step by step process that goes into a successful roof paint project. When done well, a high-quality roof paint can extend the lifespan of your roof dramatically, while also adding kerbside appeal, and increasing the value of your property.

process for painting colorbond roof
1. ASSESSMENT
Before doing anything, a roofing specialist will need to get a thorough understanding of the roof’s current condition. A comprehensive assessment early on will identify any potential problems or areas that may be particularly challenging for painting. An evaluation before painting will be more vigorous than the initial inspection, as it will involve looking for any areas that are damaged and may need repairing or extra care.
2. ROOF CLEANING
For the best possible paint adhesion and finish, roof paint projects will begin with a thorough roof clean. Cleaning a roof before painting is an essential part of a smooth application. Improper preparation can result in poor adhesion and the paint flaking off in just a matter of months.
The entire roofing surface will need to be thoroughly cleaned with a pressure cleaner to ensure there is no dirt, leaves, or debris. An industrial pressure cleaner will work to break down the oxidised paint, leaving the roof with a clean surface that will provide maximum adhesion with the application of roof paint.
3. REPAIRS
Another consideration before applying paint to a roof is the roof’s condition. During the assessment, the roofing contractor will find any weak spots or any damaged areas of the roof that needs repairs. Applying roof paint requires a smooth, clean, and damage-free surface. If there are any vulnerable spots on a roof, they will need repairing before painting can commence.
If the roof is metal, then all traces of rust will need to be removed and dried. Any broken ridges or cracks will need replacing and, in some cases, the roofers will apply to prevent mould and moss growth. Repairing the roof before painting will ensure smooth paint application and prevent the roof from suffering any avoidable damages later on.
4. PRIMING
Depending on the roofing material and the paint type, a roof may benefit from a preparatory application of a priming product before painting. Roof primers support adhesion, act as a base for paint, and protect galvanised iron or Zincalume products from corrosion.
5. PAINTING
The process of roof painting will depend on the nature of the roof and its materials. There are many different high-quality paints, painting methods, and procedures that apply to varied roofing materials. Your roofing contractor will find the best route for your house and its design. The painting process can take anywhere from 1 to 4 days.
SO, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PAINT YOUR ROOF?
Roof Painting Cost can be hugely inconsistent and will vary from company to company. However, the main thing influencing roof paint costs is the differing elements of each home. Several factors determine the values of roof repairs, as many of these factors will demand more labour, work, or expensive materials.
While some roof painters can provide approximate prices, the actual cost of a roof paint project can only be determined after the roofer completes an on-site roof inspection. Without assessing and inspecting the roof, a roof painter will not be able to provide you with an appropriate and tailored quote.
factors that influence the cost of roof painting
FACTORS DETERMINING ROOF PAINTING COST
1. ROOF SIZE AND DESIGN
The size of the roof will be the first element taken into consideration when deliberating roof paint service costs. Naturally, it will likely cost more to paint a more extensive roof than it would with a smaller sized roof. The design of the house and the roof pitch will also influence roof paint costs, with multiple storey houses increasing the size of a roof paint project and roof pitch making it either easier or more challenging to complete the job. For homes that have more complicated structural designs, the costs of the roof paint job will increase.
2. SCOPE OF PROJECT
If the project is relatively straightforward, painting costs will be significantly less than those for a house that requires restoration and repair work before the paint can be applied. The complexity of the job will also contribute to how much roof painting services will cost.
3. ROOF PAINTING MATERIALS
Different roofing materials will require different procedures, restorations, and products for painting. The materials of your roof and the products used for application will influence the overhead costs of the service. Metal roofing, including Zincalume and Colorbond roofs, tend to be more expensive to work with than other materials and will additionally require specialised coatings to maintain their advanced technologies.
4. ACCESSIBILITY
Ease of roof access will also impact the costs of a roof painting service. The project will be more expensive if access to your roof is limited or difficult. If some other structures or trees block the access to your roof, it can affect preparation time and how long it will take to paint the roof. The height and slope of the structure will also determine whether increased safety measures are required, which can make a roof paint more expensive.
signs your roof could use a repaint
PAINTING ROOF TILES COST
Roofing tiles are a common roofing choice in Australia. The costs of painting roof tiles are subjective to the kind of tiles and the condition of the roof.
If your house is made from concrete tiles, repainting the tiles is a great way to freshen up the roof and add a coating for additional durability. Bituminous coatings are frequent additions to waterproof a concrete tile roof in the process of roof painting. Concrete, terracotta, or similar roofing tile is typically the most expensive because of the adhesion style of the materials.
PAINTING A METAL ROOF COST
Metal roofing can require extra steps for maximum adhesion and paint performance. The type of metal can contribute to higher costs for painting a metal roof in comparison to a tiled roof. Metal roofing painting cost can be costlier as they require at least three coats (base coat, undercoat, topcoat sealing) to prevent corrosion.
COLORBOND ROOF PAINTING COST
Colorbond roofing is a popular choice for Australian homes due to the sleek, simple design and durability factors. Colorbond tends to be much lighter than tiled roofs and yet, more resilient than concrete or asphalt roofs. Despite the strength of Colorbond technologies, the colours can fade when faced with extreme UV ray exposure. Colorbond roof painting is a great way to give your house a small face-lift without worrying about expensive roof replacements.
Colorbond roof painting cost may be more expensive than other materials because of the specialised products required and because painting a Colorbond roof can be challenging. The expenses of repainting a Colorbond roof will also vary from city to city, depending on roof painter labour costs. We recommend working with someone that has experience in repainting a Colorbond roof – a factor that may also influence the prices of the service.
CAN I PAINT MY ROOF MYSELF?
While it may be tempting to attempt to save money, roof painting is not something that should be completed by the average homeowner. Roof painting is dangerous – particularly for those who are untrained, inexperienced and lacking professional safety measures. Hiring a professional to uphold the highest safety standards and ensure the application is of professional quality is the best course of action for roof painting.
Painting your fading or dulling roof is an affordable and effective way to improve the kerbside appeal of your home without having it replaced. Given the strength of the Australian sun, it’s not uncommon for roof colours to fade over time. If your roof is still in relatively good condition, painting your roof can breathe new life into your home without undergoing any major restoration.
Vertec Roofing has been in the industry for over 15 years, servicing and providing Sydneysiders with the highest quality roof painting. We deliver premium roof painting at competitive prices – whether you’re looking for commercial, residential, or industrial roof painting, we’re the team for you.
We are committed to providing high-quality painting solutions for every client. We work with each property to ensure the highest safety measurements in place, and each roof is guaranteed an exceptional finish. The entire Vertec Roofing painting process will provide your house with a finished result that will look like a brand new roof.

If there’s anything Sydney Roof painting and restoration is known for, it’s our expertise in repairing & repointing ridge caps. We deal with multiple repointing jobs on a daily basis and have the experience to get our boys in & out as soon as possible and get the job done right – the first time. Matter of fact, as you’re reading this we’re probably already out on a repointing job!

Why are we so focused on ridge caps & repointing?

Well, the majority of time, most roofing issues we see with our Sydney clients seem to be resolved with some sort of ridge cap repairs. It’s also a very cost & time efficient solution for our clients, and my team which are already booked out as it is.

What are ridge caps?

Ridge caps are the shingles installed on top of the peak of your roof. Basically, its the layer on top of the peak of your roof. Roofs are usually multiple mini-roofs combined to make up one entire ‘roof’. Ridge caps help to seal & join all these roofs together to give you what is commonly referred to as your ‘roof’.

Damage to these ridge caps can cause a whole lot of different issues and they are possibly the most important part of your entire roof.

Now that we know what ridge caps are, let’s have a look at the most common issues with ridge caps:

Repointing

Over time, or from poor workmanship, your ridge caps will need to be repointed. Essentially, this just means your ridge caps are out of place and not ‘pointing’ in alignment with the optimal direction. Ridge Cap cement does not last forever and does require some maintenance from time to time. The best products on the market right now have a flexible finish to them which allows a very small amount of movement if the ridge tiles were to be put under the force of severe weather or strong winds like which we sometimes experience here in Sydney.I find this particular issue the most common when it comes to the conclusion of a roof leak. allowing water to penetrate inside the roof space and onto the ceilings below. F”Repointing involves replacing your current ridge caps with new ones, and ensuring that they are all ‘pointing’ in the right direction.
ridge-caps

broken ridge caps
repointing ridge caps

Rebedding

Rebedding goes hand in hand with repointing. Your ridge caps lie on the ‘bed’ of mortar concrete and when it’s necessary, we will re-bed your roof. This means replacing the old bedding with new bedding, then poking weep holes, until finally we place the new ridge caps back on top.

Cracked Ridge Caps

Cracked ridge caps is quite straightforward. It’s just when your ridge caps have been cracked and simply need to be replaced by new ones.

Moss-Lichen Growth

The client could hear water dripping inside their ceiling during rain. The Moss/Lichen grows out of control and blocks the small ‘gutter channels’ of the tile which then stops the rain water flowing down as it should. If the rain water cannot flow quickly down the provided channel in the tile it will overflow into the roof space and damage internal ceilings

cracked roof tiles
fixing cracked roof tiles

Roof Sag

If your tiled roof is showing signs of ‘Sag’ then chances are there is a timber or multiple timbers that have become disconnected from their main supporting location. When these sections of roof structure move out of position over time they can cause visual ‘waves’ in the straight line of the roof tiles. If you do notice this then I would advise you to call in a professional to investigate the issue.

Roof Leaks

All in all, the above issues with your ridge caps are the common culprit for your roof leak issues.

As you can see, what may seem so simple at first, ridge caps are vulnerable to a huge range of issues and without proper maintenance and care, these issues will only result in more issues for your roof, ceiling & building over time.

Ridge cap issues? Or not too sure what your roofing issue is? My team and I will be at the ready to hear your roofing issues, come down and give it a proper free inspection, and finally give you our two cents on the issue (coming from our 12 + years of experience). We’ll make sure you get the best bang for your buck but also more importantly – the job gets done right, the first time.