Roof painting protects your roof and transforms your home's appearance. Here's what to budget in Sydney.
Typical roof painting costs
- Small single-storey home: $2,500 – $4,000
- Average 3–4 bedroom home: $3,500 – $5,500
- Large or two-storey home: $5,000 – $7,000+
What affects the price?
- Roof size & pitch — more area and steeper slopes cost more.
- Number of coats — two coats is the standard; one coat won't last.
- Preparation — cleaning, tile repairs and priming add cost but are essential.
- Paint quality — cheap paint fails in Sydney's UV within a few years.
Roof painting vs restoration
If your roof needs re-bedding or re-pointing too, a full restoration is the better investment. Painting alone won't fix structural mortar issues. Compare both with free quotes.