Full breakdown of pressure cleaning, re-pointing and 3-coat systems for Adelaide tile and Colorbond roofs.
Roof restoration is one of the highest-value jobs you can do on an Adelaide home. A faded or moss-covered roof drags down the entire street appeal of the property; a freshly restored one lifts perceived value by tens of thousands.
A full system includes: high-pressure clean to remove moss, lichen and chalk; broken tile replacement; ridge re-pointing with flexible compound; primer; and 2 colour topcoats sprayed on. Some painters also include minor gutter cleaning and inspection.
Terracotta and concrete tiles need a 3-coat system: cleaner, primer, then 2 colour coats. Re-pointing of ridge capping is often required if the original cement is cracking. A premium tile restoration lasts 10-15 years.
Colorbond and metal need surface preparation (etching primer for galvanised, rust treatment for any orange spots), then 2 topcoats in a Colorbond-matching colour. Lasts 10-15 years on a good preparation.
Restoration makes sense when tiles or sheets are structurally sound but faded or chalked. Replace when more than 10% of tiles are cracked, when rafters show moisture damage, or when the roof is over 60 years old with unfixable structural issues.
A typical 3-bedroom roof takes 3-5 working days: 1 day clean and repair, 1 day re-point, 2 days spray. Weather dependent — painters won’t spray in rain or high wind.
See full pricing in our roof painting cost guide, then request 3 quotes from roof restoration specialists.
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