Tile Roof Repairs in Perth
Most Perth homes built from the 1960s to the 2000s have concrete or terracotta tile roofs, and most of them now have a few cracked, slipped or tired tiles. We replace broken tiles with the closest match we can find, fix whatever cracked them, and check the valleys and ridges while we’re up there.
Concrete & Terracotta
Tiles Matched
Cause Found
Photo Reports
Will My Roof Leak If One Tile Is Cracked?
It can. A single cracked or slipped tile can let rain straight onto the ceiling, especially on older Perth homes built without sarking (the foil layer under the tiles). Where there is sarking, water may run down to the gutter for a while, but sarking sags and tears with age. Replace cracked tiles before winter.
A tile that has slipped down even a few centimetres opens a gap at the top where wind-driven rain gets in. You’ll often spot slipped tiles from the street as a line that doesn’t sit straight.
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What Causes Roof Tiles to Crack?
The most common causes on Perth roofs:
Cracked tiles after a solar or aircon install?
How Do I Know If I Have Clay or Concrete Roof Tiles?
Look at the edge or underside of a tile. Concrete tiles are grey and sandy-textured inside, with colour only on the surface, so chips show grey. Terracotta (clay) tiles are the same orange-red colour all the way through and feel smoother and harder. Glazed terracotta has a shiny surface. Your roofer can confirm from one tile.
What are the most common types of roof tiles in Australia?
The two main types are concrete tiles and terracotta (clay) tiles. Concrete tiles are the most common on Perth homes from the 1970s onwards because they were cheaper. Terracotta, glazed or unglazed, is common on older character homes and higher-end builds.
How Long Does a Tiled Roof Last?
A well-maintained tile roof can last 50 years or more. Terracotta tiles often outlast concrete because the colour and strength go all the way through, while concrete tiles lose their surface over time and become porous. The tiles usually outlast the bedding, pointing, valleys and sarking, which need repairing along the way.
How often should I change my roof tiles?
You don’t replace tiles on a schedule. Replace individual tiles when they crack, chip or slip, and consider replacing the whole roof only when many tiles are porous, crumbling or breaking underfoot. Most Perth tile roofs need a few tiles replaced every so often, not a new roof.
Are roof tiles strong?
Yes, in the way they’re designed to be used. They handle rain, sun and wind for decades, but they’re brittle under a concentrated load like a foot in the middle of the tile or hail. That’s why roofers walk on the overlaps and why you shouldn’t walk on your tile roof.
What Are the Disadvantages of Concrete Roof Tiles?
Concrete tiles are heavy, can turn porous as their surface coating wears, grow lichen and moss more easily, fade over time, and crack when walked on carelessly. Terracotta has its own downsides too.
01. Heavy
Their weight is why tile-to-metal re-roofs need extra tie-downs. See re-roofing.
02. Turn porous
Once the surface coating wears through, old concrete tiles soak up water.
03. Lichen, moss and fading
Concrete grows lichen and moss more easily and fades over time.
04. Ridges need upkeep
They rely on ridge bedding and pointing that cracks with age. See ridge capping and repointing.
05. Clay tile downsides
Terracotta costs more, is brittle when walked on, and older profiles can be hard to match. Glazed terracotta shouldn’t usually be painted.
Can You Match My Old Roof Tiles?
Usually, yes. For older Perth roofs we source matching tiles from tile suppliers and recycled tile yards, or borrow tiles from a hidden part of your roof (like behind a carport) and put new tiles there. Old concrete tiles that have faded can be colour-matched with a touch-up coating, or the roof can be restored so everything matches.
Character homes in suburbs like Subiaco, Mount Lawley and Guildford often have older terracotta profiles that are no longer made. Recycled tiles are often the only true match.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Roof Tiles in Perth?
Replacing a handful of broken tiles in Perth is usually a small job of a few hundred dollars. Independent Perth cost guides (November 2026) put broken tile replacement at about $45 to $120 per tile, and minor roof repairs at about $260 to $850. Large numbers of broken tiles, hard-to-match terracotta, steep roofs and two-storey access cost more. Bigger tile jobs are often combined with rebedding or a restoration.
|
Tile job |
Estimated Perth cost |
|---|---|
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Broken tile replacement |
$45–$120 per tile |
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Minor roof repair (a few tiles, a flashing) |
$260–$850 |
|
Full ridge rebed and repoint |
$1,500–$4,500 |
|
Concrete tile roof restoration |
$4,500–$12,000 |
|
Tile re-roof, 3-bed home |
$24,000–$35,000 |
How expensive is it to replace a whole tile roof?
A full re-roof in tiles on a typical three-bedroom Perth home runs roughly $24,000 to $35,000, according to independent Perth cost guides (November 2026). Many Perth owners replacing a failing tile roof choose Colorbond instead, typically about $15,000 to $32,000 for a single-storey home. See re-roofing.
Estimated Perth costs, November 2026, from independent Perth cost guides. Indicative only, not a quote: your price depends on your roof. WA Consumer Protection advises getting more than one written quote, and prices must include GST.
Other Tile Roof Problems We Fix
Cracked tiles are only part of it. These are the other tile roof problems we’re called out for most:
01. Porous tiles
Old concrete tiles soak up water once the surface wears through. A sealer and coating can help if the tiles are still solid. Crumbling tiles need replacing.
02. Possums and birds
Gaps under ridge caps, broken tiles and openings at the eaves let possums, rats and birds in. We close entry points with tiles, mesh and bird-proofing, once any animal is out (you may need a licensed possum catcher first).
03. Missing sarking
Without the reflective foil under the tiles, any cracked tile means water straight onto the ceiling. Sarking can be added during a re-roof or, in sections, when tiles are lifted.
04. Loose tiles and security
Tiles can be lifted from outside to get into the roof space. Tile clips on edge tiles and secure manhole covers make that much harder. Ask us during a repair.
Our Tile Repair Process
1. Inspect
The roof and roof space; find cracked, slipped and porous tiles and the cause.
2. Photo report
Every broken tile marked.
3. Source matching tiles
New or recycled, as close a match as possible.
4. Replace tiles
Re-lay slipped ones and check valleys and ridges nearby.
5. Hose test
If there was a leak, we prove the fix with water.
6. Clean-up
Broken tiles and debris removed.
How we work: Fix My Roof Perth connects your booking with a licensed, insured local roofer who carries out the work. You get a photo report with every broken tile marked, a written quote before work starts, and the cause fixed, not just the crack.
Tile Roof Repair FAQs
Straight answers to the tile roof questions Perth homeowners ask most. If yours isn’t here, call and ask.
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Related: Ridge capping and repointing · Roof restoration · Roof leak repairs
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Roof repairs, restorations and roof plumbing across Perth, from Yanchep to Mandurah and the Hills.
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