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Tiled roofs for new builds, extensions and outbuildings
New Tiled Roofs Melbourne
Not every new roof goes on a new house.
We lay new terracotta and concrete tiled roofs on new builds, on extensions and second storeys, and on the smaller structures people often struggle to find a tiler for — pergolas, carports, verandahs, gazebos and outbuildings. If it is a tiled roof, we do it. Terracotta and concrete only: no metal, no polycarbonate, no slate, no solar roofing.
We work for homeowners and for builders, and we have been doing it from Burwood since the 1930s.
New homes, extensions and second storeys
On a new build or extension we work to the plans and to the tile manufacturer’s installation guide, which is what keeps your tile warranty valid. We are a dual supplier of CSR Monier and Bristile, so the tile can be chosen to suit the design and the budget rather than whichever brand we happen to carry.
On an extension the harder part is usually the join — matching the new roof to the existing one. Where your existing profile is still in production we can match it exactly. Where it has been discontinued, and many older Wunderlich and Monier profiles have been, the honest options are a close match, relocating sound tiles from a less visible elevation, or re-roofing the whole thing so it reads as one roof. We will tell you which applies before you commit.
Pergolas, carports, verandahs and outbuildings
This is work a lot of roofers will not quote, because the jobs are small and fiddly. We will.
A tiled roof on a pergola or carport looks like it belongs to the house in a way sheeting never does, particularly on a period home where a polycarbonate or metal roof at the back looks like an afterthought. The considerations are different to a house roof:
- The structure has to carry the load. Tiles are considerably heavier than sheeting, so the posts, beams and footings need to suit. On an existing pergola built for polycarbonate, that usually means strengthening or rebuilding the frame first.
- Pitch matters. Tiles need a minimum fall to shed water properly. A very low-pitch pergola may not suit tiles at all, and we will say so rather than lay a roof that will leak.
- Matching the house. Using the same profile and colour as the main roof is what makes it look original rather than added on.
- Drainage. Guttering and downpipes need to take the water somewhere sensible, not onto a path or against a wall.
If your frame is not up to tiles we will tell you that at the inspection, before anyone has spent money.
What we do not do
Worth stating plainly, because it saves everyone time. We do not install metal or Colorbond roofing, polycarbonate or laserlite sheeting, slate, decramastic, or solar roofing and panels. We work on terracotta and concrete tiled roofs, and that is deliberate — it is what ninety years of experience is in.
Terracotta or concrete?
Terracotta holds its colour, because the colour is fired through the clay and is warranted for colour by both manufacturers. It is the traditional choice across the eastern suburbs. See terracotta roof tiles.
Concrete costs less and comes in a wider range of profiles and colours, but neither manufacturer warrants it for colour, because fading is treated as normal weathering. See concrete roof tiles.
If you are replacing an existing roof rather than building new, re-roofing is the page you want.
Guarantees
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years on a full new roof. The tiles carry the manufacturer warranty: Monier covers 30 years against manufacturing defects with 30 years on terracotta colour, while Bristile terracotta carries a Colour for Life warranty with 50 years on selected profiles, and Bristile concrete 50 years. All of this sits on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Get a quote
Send us the plans if it is a new build, or we will come and look at the structure if it is a pergola, carport or verandah.
Free inspection and obligation-free quote
03 9888 7088 — Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
HOW WE APPROACH IT
Three things that decide a new tiled roof
A new roof is mostly decided before anyone lays a tile.
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Choosing the tile
Profile, colour and manufacturer. On an extension this is also about matching what is already on the house. We supply both Monier and Bristile, so the choice is driven by your roof rather than by what we stock.
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Checking the structure
Tiles are heavy. On a new build the engineer has allowed for it; on a pergola or carport built for sheeting, the frame and footings usually have not. This is the step that decides whether a tiled roof is possible at all.
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Getting the detail right
Sarking, battens at the correct spacing for the profile, flexible pointing, valleys and flashings. None of it is visible when the job is finished, and all of it is what decides whether the roof leaks in ten years.
WHEN YOU NEED US
What we get called for
Building or extending
Pergola or carport
Verandah or porch
Gazebo or outbuilding
Frame not built for tiles
Related Services
Roof Improvement Services
New Roofing
Being the roofing specialist Melbourne, we aim to deliver exceptional services and provide support for quality living.
Re-Roofing
We value the customers and provide quality services to maintain the roof for a longer duration.
Roof Maintenance
Regular Roof maintenance is essential
for longevity.
Why us?
As a top-class business specializing in various roofing services, it would be our pleasure to serve you. To make your journey easier, we will follow industry standards to ensure you have the right roof over your head. We understand our customers will seek satisfaction, and with our expertise, we are ready for another new roof installation hassle-free.
