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Tile to Metal Roof Replacement Melbourne
Replace your old tiled roof with a lightweight, low-maintenance Colorbond metal roof that sheds water cleanly and modernises your home. Get a free inspection & quote.
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Common Problems With Old Tiled Roofs
Tiled roofs tend to fail slowly. Years of weather, movement, and foot traffic take their toll, and the problems often stay hidden until water has already found its way inside. When repairs become a regular event, a tile to metal conversion is usually the better long-term fix.
Cracked & Slipping Tiles
Individual tiles crack, shift, and slip over time, leaving gaps that let water track under the roof line and stain ceilings below.
Hidden Water Damage
Water tracking under broken tiles leads to rotten battens and damaged roof timbers that you often don't see until the damage is serious.
Heavy Roof Weight
Concrete and terracotta tiles are heavy and can place ongoing load on older roof structures, contributing to sag over the years.
Constant Maintenance
Re-bedding ridge caps, re-pointing, and replacing broken tiles becomes a recurring cost that never really fixes the underlying problem.
Tile to Metal Roof Conversions Done Properly
Converting a tiled roof to metal is more than swapping the surface. We remove the old tiles, rebuild the roof to suit a metal system with new battens and updated flashings, and set up drainage that works properly with the new Colorbond roof. The result is a lighter roof that sheds water cleanly and lifts the look of the whole home.
Full Tile Removal & Rebuild
We strip the old tiles, inspect the structure underneath, and rebuild with new battens and fixings designed for a metal roof.
Lightweight Colorbond Steel
A modern Colorbond roof is far lighter than tiles, reduces load on the structure, and resists rust in Melbourne conditions.
Improved Insulation & Comfort
We can add an insulation blanket as part of the conversion, improving thermal comfort and reducing rain noise year-round.
A Modern, Clean Finish
The new profile and colour instantly modernise an older home, lift street appeal, and add value to the property.
Recent Installation Projects
View All Projects- Gembrook, Melbourne
Tile to Metal Roof Replacement in Gembrook
Full tile-to-Colorbond re-roof on a 1970s home. Stripped the old tiles, installed a 0.60mm Colorbond roof with R1.3 insulation blanket, added whirly bird ventilation, and fitted new gutters and downpipes throughout.
- Belgrave, Melbourne
Skylight Installation & Roof Upgrade in Belgrave
Replaced tired polycarbonate roof sheeting and aging metal with a new Colorbond roof and purpose-made skylights. Cleaner finish, no more stained polycarbonate, and proper natural light without the heat and leaks.
- Melbourne
Old Galvanised to New Colorbond Roof Replacement
Stripped a rusted-out galvanised roof that had reached the end of its life and replaced it with a new Colorbond roof. No more rust-through and patch repairs — just a continuous, watertight, low-maintenance roof built to last decades.
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Billy is the best. Lovely chap, thorough gentleman and a sincere pleasure to deal with. Awesome communication and even though I had a cheaper option to get the job done, I decided to engage Billy as he was the only one of 3 contractors who could be bothered to get on to the roof, examine the issues and provide his professional opinion. Glad I found such an honourable tradesperson. Thank You Billy, hats off to you and utmost respect mate, ta.
Lalit T Home OwnerBilly did a terrific job fixing up our metal roof. He offered practical solutions that worked and also saved us money when compared to the options some other companies had proposed. His communication was excellent, he was punctual and a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend BM Roof Plumbing to anyone looking for quality workmanship and hassle-free service.
Paul D Home OwnerBM Roof plumbing completed a roof extension & fascia, gutter, and downpipe replacement on our entire house. The level of workmanship was exceptional and the communication from Billy throughout the whole process was fantastic. I would highly recommend BM roof plumbing.
Tim E Home Owner
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Thinking about converting your tiled roof to metal? Contact us for a no-obligation roof inspection and we'll let you know the best way to make the switch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tile to Metal Roof Replacement
For many homeowners, yes. Metal roofing is lighter, lower maintenance, and sheds water well when installed correctly. It also modernises the look of an older home and puts an end to the ongoing cost of broken and slipping tiles.
Yes. We remove all the existing tiles, inspect the structure underneath, and rebuild the roof to suit a metal system with new battens, flashings, and proper drainage before the new Colorbond roof goes on.
Significantly. Concrete and terracotta tiles are heavy and place ongoing load on the roof structure. A Colorbond metal roof weighs a fraction of that, which is one of the reasons it suits older homes so well.
Not when it's installed properly. We can include an insulation blanket as part of the conversion, which reduces rain noise and improves thermal comfort year-round.
Tile to metal conversions usually take a little longer than a straight re-roof because there is more removal and rebuild work involved, but most residential jobs are still completed within several days depending on size, access, and weather.