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Roof Replacement Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to replace your roof in Australia. Adjust the roof area (m²), pitch, number of storeys, material grade, and whether the old roof is removed to see an itemised low–high range in Australian dollars (GST inclusive) for your project.

How this calculator is built

Unit costs with sources

This model cites 4 sources across line-item unit costs, regional labor data, and tax references.

Regional labor adjustment

The state table applies local labor indexes only to labor-heavy line items.

Published methodology

The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labor model, and source links.

Estimate your project

Change the default inputs to match your scope. The breakdown updates by line item.

Adjust your project

Estimated cost

$18,408$24,905

Typical range for the options you selected.

Itemized cost breakdown
ItemEstimate
Tear-off$2,400
Underlayment$1,000
Roofing material$6,264
Installation labor$8,424
Flashing & vents$900
Disposal$700
Subtotal$19,688
VAT (10%)$1,969
Total inc. VAT$21,657

Roof Replacement Cost by state: typical ranges

Each range applies that state's labor index to the labor-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a state for its full local breakdown and calculator.

Typical roof replacement cost by state, default configuration
StateTypical rangeLabor indexPermit
Australian Capital Territory$18,529–$25,069101%Likely
New South Wales$18,617–$25,187102%Likely
Northern Territory$17,805–$24,08995%Likely
Queensland$17,980–$24,32696%Likely
South Australia$17,849–$24,14895%Likely
Tasmania$16,730–$22,63485%Likely
Victoria$18,222–$24,65398%Likely
Western Australia$19,429–$26,286109%Likely