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Why Convert your Roof?

There are so many advantages to changing from a tiled roof to a metal roof:

  • Reduces weight and stress on your home’s structure
  • Protects against hail damage, eliminating the risk of cracked or broken tiles
  • Prevents possum entry, as metal sheets can’t be lifted like roof tiles
  • Transforms the street appeal of your home
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Will I need a Building Permit?

What is little known or acknowledged amongst our competitors is that a roof conversion requires a building permit in Victoria. To be clear, Councils require a permit because the reroof constitutes a structural change that materially alters the building’s structural integrity and does not involve a like-for-like material replacement.

The permit process ensures the conversion is safe, structurally sound, complies with the National Construction Code (NCC), and is carried out by a registered building practitioner.

Roofrite can guide you through the process, ensuring your project is hassle free and is compliant with your local council’s permit requirements. At the end, you’ll have a fully compliant, professionally guaranteed reroof.

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What’s Included in Your Roof Conversion?

Switching to metal roofing is more than just swapping materials. Roofrite delivers a complete end-to-end service, from planning and permits through to a compliant, weather-tight finish.

Our services include: 

  • Building contract issued for the process so you have the comfort of Domestic Building Insurance
  • Preliminary and final inspection and sign-off by a registered building surveyor
  • Full building permit coordination, including engineering, drafting, council approval
  • Terracotta and concrete tile removal and disposal
  • New steel batten installation to suit a metal roof
  • New tie downs to the rafters specific for the installation of a metal roof
  • Anticon roofing blanket installation to control condensation, noise and provide thermal insulation
  • Colorbond or Zincalume sheet installation in your chosen profile and colour
  • Ridge capping, hip capping, and valley installation
  • Custom flashings including to all penetrations (skylights, chimneys, flues)
  • Building and Plumbing Commission Plumbing Compliance Certificate with 6 year workmanship warranty
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Step #1

Roof Assessment

One of our experienced roof plumbers inspects your existing roof, assesses the structure, and gives you an honest picture of what's involved. No obligation.

Step #2

Detailed Quote & Scope

We provide a clear, itemised quote covering materials, labour, permit costs, and timeline. No surprises.

Step #3

Building Permit Coordination

Roofrite manages the full permit process on your behalf, including engineering assessment, drafting, and council approval. This typically takes 3–6 weeks depending on your local council.

Step #4

Tile Removal & Structural Work

We remove all existing tiles and arrange disposal. New battens are installed (and any damaged structural members replaced), ensuring your roof frame is sound and ready for metal.

Step #5

Insulation & Metal Sheet Installation

Reflective foil and insulation is laid, then Colorbond or Zincalume sheets are installed in your chosen profile and colour, fixed to manufacturer specifications.

Step #6

Flashings, Cappings & Final Sign-off

Ridge and hip cappings are fitted, all penetrations flashed, and gutters installed or replaced as required. A registered builder carries out the final inspection and you receive your Certificate of Final Inspection.

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Why Choose Roofrite?

Rather than talk about quality workmanship and compliance (these should be a given regardless of who you choose), here’s what actually makes Roofrite different:

  • We handle the permit end to end. Engineering, drafting, council lodgement, and final inspection, all managed by us. One point of contact, no hand-offs.
  • BlueScope steel, no exceptions. We exclusively use Australian-made Colorbond and Zincalume, made for Australian conditions and backed by a 36-year warranty.
  • Master Plumbers Association member. We hold ourselves to a Code of Ethics, not just a trade licence.
  • 30+ years converting Melbourne roofs. We know Melbourne’s councils, its weather, and its housing stock.
  • Licensed builders and roof plumbers on staff. No subcontracting your permit work to a third party.
  • A family business that calls you back. Simple as that.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions.

Yes. In Victoria, reroofing is classified as a structural change. A building permit is required to ensure the work is structurally sound, compliant, and carried out by a registered building practitioner. Roofrite manages the full permit process on your behalf, including engineering assessment, drafting, council lodgement, and final inspection.

Yes. In Victoria, reroofing is classified as a structural change. A building permit is required to ensure the work is structurally sound, compliant, and carried out by a registered building practitioner. Roofrite manages the full permit process on your behalf, including engineering assessment, drafting, council lodgement, and final inspection.

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