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Roof repairs and leaks in Cairns
Most leaks come from a handful of spots: cracked tiles, failed flashing, rusted valleys or blocked gutters.
Free matching service run by OneRoofer. This site does not carry out or quote the work; one independent local business quotes you directly and pays for the introduction.
Signs it is time
- Water stains or drips on the ceiling
- A single broken tile or lifted sheet after a storm
- Damp or musty smell in the roof space
What to know in Cairns
Mostly metal roofs built for cyclones. Cyclones, heavy wet seasons, mould and strong UV, which is what usually decides when a roof needs work.
Cairns is in wind region C, the cyclonic band.
Cyclone Jasper in December 2023 was the wettest tropical cyclone on record in Australia. The Barron River beat its 1977 flood record and Cairns Airport went under water, which is a good reminder of what gutters and downpipes here have to carry.
Work on a roof here has to meet the cyclone standard: cyclone-rated screws and washers on metal, and properly fixed ridge and hip caps on tiles. Ask the roofer how they fix them and whether the job will be certified for your wind rating.
What is usually included
- Find where the water is actually getting in
- Replace cracked tiles or damaged sheets
- Reseal or replace flashings
- Clear or repair valleys and gutters
Questions to ask
- Will you find the source of the leak, not just patch the stain?
- Is the call-out fee part of the price?
- Do you photograph the problem and the fix?
Cost
Guide only, not a quote
$300 to $1,500
for a typical single-storey house. Time: Usually a few hours to a day. The business that quotes you looks at the job first.