The 12 Best Roofers in Sydney

Blacktown-area homeowners wanting a local crew for a tiled roof will find GN Roof Restoration close by. It holds NSW licence 454997C and handles full restorations, from pressure cleaning and moss removal to rebedding, repointing, sealing and painting. Gutter guards, gutter replacement and downpipes are also offered. Roof inspections are free, and quotes come with practical advice before you commit to anything.

Strata managers and owners corporations are the natural clients for JSJ Roofing, which documents every job with before and after photos. The team has more than 30 years in the industry. Its work covers box gutter and gutter replacement, lead flashings, rebedding and pointing, re-roofing and skylight replacement. Detailed written quotes make it easier to justify the work to a strata committee.

Homeowners chasing a persistent leak will like this firm's approach: the leak detection fee is deducted from the repair if you go ahead. RoofingCorp holds NSW licence 103559C and has worked since 1994. It is an accredited Dulux Acratex applicator and Monier installer, which matters for the product warranties on restorations. Condition reports are also available before buying a house.

Homeowners who prefer dealing with a family-run business will find one in Rydalmere. Empire Roofing has been family-owned since 1999 and covers restoration, repairs, cleaning, painting and leak detection. It also installs and replaces Colorbond roofs on homes, extensions and pergolas. The team opens on Saturdays and visits the site before quoting, which helps when you can only meet at weekends.

Sutherland Shire homeowners planning a full restoration should note the 12-year guarantee this Jannali firm gives on restoration work. The business has more than 15 years of experience and works with Australian-made products. Repairs and restorations are its core, with jobs in Oyster Bay, Kirrawee, Engadine and elsewhere across Sydney. Free, no-obligation quotes come with advice matched to your budget.

Its strength lies in replacing old roofs with metal: most roof types can be converted to Colorbond or Zincalume steel. Owner Julian Dirou has run the business for more than 20 years from Auburn. Work includes re-roofing, repairs, guttering and roof plumbing. A seven-year workmanship guarantee and free, no-obligation quotes make it a sound option when the whole roof needs replacing.

Eastern Suburbs owners and strata managers who want one contractor for roof and walls will find that here. Rooftop Services holds NSW licence 474229C and handles repairs, restorations, tiled and metal roofs and Colorbond replacements. It also does wall cladding, skylights, gutters, ventilation and waterproofing. Warranty details are set out in each quote, so you know the cover before work begins.

Inner-city terrace and semi owners with box gutter or skylight problems will find a practical fit here. RoofOz handles box gutter repairs, flashings, skylight repair and installation with VELUX, and whirlybirds. It also replaces metal and tiled roofs using Colorbond and Kliplok. Roof inspections and quotes are free, a good first step when the source of a leak is still unclear.

Lower North Shore owners wanting a tiled roof cleaned and recoated have a focused option in Able Roof Restoration. It holds licence 287733C and has more than 15 years of experience. Work covers restoration, repairs, painting, repointing, re-ridging and guttering, using Dulux, Shieldcoat and Nutech coatings. Free inspections and estimates help you judge whether restoration will be enough or a new roof is due.

Churches, schools and owners of slate-roofed houses in the eastern suburbs are well served by this specialist slater. Scott Barton carries out the work on site and leads the team. Skills include slate, copper and zinc roofing, lead burning and copper soldering. New work carries a 20-year warranty, and slate repairs come with a written guarantee, useful for older roofs.

A good match for heritage owners who also need other roofing materials handled by the same team. Owner Simon Williams has more than 20 years in slate and heritage roofing. Past projects include Petersham heritage train station and St John of God Richmond Hospital. The firm also works in lead, copper, metal, tile and cedar shingles, and offers a 20-year warranty on its work.

Owners of period homes needing slate or other specialist materials should start here. Co-founder Kyle Glasby is a master slater and a third-generation slate roofer. The team works in Welsh Penrhyn, Canadian Glendyne and Spanish Del Carmen slate, plus copper, lead, zinc and timber shingles. Products carry warranties of up to 100 years, with a free inspection every two years.