Perth’s roofing market in 2026 sees costs rising 10-20% due to labor shortages, material inflation, and demand from weather events.
Factors Affecting Roofing Costs
Key influences include:
- Roof size and pitch: Larger or steeper roofs increase materials and labor needs.
- Material type: Premium options like terracotta add costs.
- Location and access: Coastal exposure or tight sites raise expenses.
- Complexity: Multi-level or heritage designs boost labor.
- Market demand: High in metro Perth vs. regional areas.
- Regulations: Compliance with energy efficiency standards adds fees.
Materials Costs
- Colorbond steel: $18-45/m².
- Concrete tiles: $40-60/m².
- Terracotta tiles: $80-120/m².
- Metal (Zincalume): $50-70/m².
- Asphalt shingles: $30-80/m².
Labour Costs
Roofers charge $50-110/hour in Perth, higher for complex jobs or remote areas. Total labor: 35-45% of project cost, or $25-40/m² installed.
Seasonal Adjustments
Costs rise 10-15% in wet season (winter) due to safety risks and high demand. Off-season (summer/autumn) offers discounts; schedule early to save.
Average Cost of a New Roof
For 150-200m² home: $25,000-60,000, including materials and labor.
Roof Replacement Cost
For a home with floor space of about 200m2, the roof replacement cost might be around $50,000 depending on location, access, complexity etc.
Roof Replacement Cost Per Square
$80-200/m², varying by material (Colorbond $72-102/m² installed).
For single story homes, Rayco Roofing charges about $180/m2 for tiled roof and about $170/m2 for Colorbond steel roof.
Garage Roof Replacement Cost
For 20-50m²: $2,000-8,500, at $50-200/m² for metal.
For a small roofing area such as a garage roof, Rayco Roofing charges approximately $190/m2 for tiles and $180/m2 for Colorbond steel.