Storm Damage
Full Roof Replacement After Storm Damage
Sometimes a repair is false economy -- here is when replacing the whole roof is the honest answer.
Not every storm-damaged roof can be repaired. When hail has bruised and cracked tiles across the whole field, when sheet metal is peppered or the structure below has been compromised, patching becomes throwing good money after bad. A full replacement resets the clock and, done properly, is often the outcome your insurer will fund because a scatter of individual repairs would cost more. We give you an honest call on repair versus replace, backed by evidence, so the decision holds up with your insurer and with you.
When replacement beats repair
The tipping point is usually spread and matching. If storm damage is confined to one section, we repair it. But when damage is spread across most of the roof, or the existing tile or sheet profile is discontinued so replacements cannot be matched, a patchwork looks wrong and often leaks at the joins. Hail that has micro-cracked a large proportion of concrete tiles is a classic case: they may look fine today but fail within a year or two, so a full replacement is the durable answer.
Age matters too. A roof already near the end of its life that takes a serious hit is rarely worth repairing, and we will say so rather than sell you repeated call-backs.
Tile versus metal for the new roof
Replacement is a chance to choose the right system for your home. Concrete and terracotta tiles suit heritage streetscapes and strata schemes that require a matching look, and they handle Sydney heat well. Colorbond and other steel sheet systems are lighter, faster to install and shed water quickly on lower pitches, which is why many storm-hit homes switch to metal. We talk you through weight on the existing frame, pitch, acoustic differences in rain, and colour options so you pick with eyes open.
Doing the job to standard
A replacement is not just new tiles or sheets. We check and repair battens and sarking, upgrade to modern anti-ponding and sarking where needed, renew flashings and valleys, and make sure the whole system meets current Australian Standards for wind loading in your area. Skipping the layers you cannot see is how roofs fail early. We also protect your gutters, solar and landscaping during the strip-and-relay, and clean up thoroughly.
What's Included
- Detailed repair-versus-replace assessment with photo evidence
- Full strip of the existing roof and inspection of the frame
- Repair or replacement of battens, sarking and anti-ponding
- Supply and installation of new tile or Colorbond roofing to standard
- New flashings, valleys and ridge capping throughout
- Site protection, debris removal and final clean-up
Frequently Asked Questions
Will insurance pay for a whole new roof or just repairs?
It depends on the extent of storm damage and your policy. Where widespread damage or unmatchable materials make repairs impractical, insurers often fund replacement of the affected roof. We build the case with evidence and provide a report that spells out why replacement is the reasonable outcome, which helps your claim stand up.
How long does a full re-roof take?
A typical single dwelling is often a few days to a bit over a week depending on size, pitch, weather and whether we are switching materials. We keep the roof watertight at the end of each day. We give you a realistic schedule up front rather than an optimistic one that slips.
Can I switch from tiles to Colorbond?
Often yes, and many homeowners do after storm damage because metal is lighter and quicker to lay. We check the existing frame can handle the change, confirm the pitch suits sheet roofing, and check any strata or council requirements on appearance. If a switch is not sensible for your home, we will tell you.
What happens to my solar panels during replacement?
They need to come off and go back on, which requires a licensed electrician for the disconnection and reconnection. We coordinate that so panels are removed before the strip and refitted onto the new roof. It adds cost and time, so we flag it early and factor it into the quote and schedule.
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