Best roofers in Albany (2026)
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These are the best-rated roofers working Greater Albany, from the older heart of town through central Albany, Mira Mar, Mount Clarence and Mount Melville, out across Spencer Park, Yakamia, Lockyer and McKail, and down to the water at Middleton Beach, Emu Point, Little Grove and Bayonet Head. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Roofing down here is a service-area trade, run out of a ute and a yard rather than a shopfront, so this is an honest read of the roofers that genuinely service the Albany catchment. Albany is a real regional centre, but it’s a long way south and it’s not the metro, so rather than pad the list to a round ten we’ve listed the genuine, review-bearing roofing specialists that cleared our bar. There are only three of them, and we’d rather show you a real three than dress up single-review newcomers as a proven top ten. Below you’ll find what roofing work really costs in 2026, why a roof on the Southern Ocean coast lives one of the hardest lives in WA, the cold wet Albany winters and the gales that drive rain under every weak flashing and overwhelm any gutter that can’t clear the water, the salt off King George Sound and the ocean beaches that rusts metal roofs and fixings, the split between the heritage tile and iron of old Albany and the newer metal-roof estates on the edge of town, when the law says you need a licensed roof plumber or a registered builder, the door-knock scams to watch for, and a quick checklist before you let anyone climb onto your roof.
Featured roofers
These spots are for Albany roofers who want to stand out on this page. None are taken yet, so the full review-ranked list is right below. That ranking is earned off Google reviews and never for sale. Are you a roofer or roof plumber working Albany, Yakamia, McKail or Emu Point? Featured spots start at $50 a year.
Get a Featured spot ▸How we ranked these
- Google reviews do the ranking. We start with every roofer’s live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled fresh from Google Maps.
- Rating, weighted by volume. A 5.0 from a job or two isn’t proof yet, so we weight the score by review count. All three roofers here hold a clean 5.0, so the one with the deepest base of reviews sits top: Granite Coast Roofing & Construction (5.0 from 8) leads, Jeff’s Metal Roofing (5.0 from 5) is second, and Munro Roofing (5.0 from 4) sits third. They’re close, and all three are worth a quote.
- A small regional market, listed honestly. Albany is a long way south and, for all it’s a proper regional city, it just doesn’t have a deep bench of review-heavy roofers. We aren’t going to pretend it does. Three genuine, review-bearing roofing specialists cleared our bar, and that’s the three you see. We’d rather show a real three than pad the page with single-review newcomers or handyman crews to hit a round ten.
- Roofers that actually service the catchment. Roofing is a mobile trade, so good roofers cover a wide slice of the Great Southern. The businesses here work the Greater Albany catchment, from the old town and Mira Mar out to Yakamia, McKail and Lockyer and down to Little Grove, Emu Point and Bayonet Head.
- Roofers, not handymen, renovators or suppliers. A roofing search around Albany pulls in a fair bit that isn’t a roofer: a bathroom-and-reno builder, a general handyman, a property-maintenance crew and a shed supplier all show up. Some do the odd roof job, but this page is for genuine roofing specialists, so we left the crossover names out, along with a lower-rated outlier that didn’t clear our quality bar and thin single-review listings.
- Paid spots are labelled, and never jump the queue. When a business pays for a “Featured” spot it’s marked as such. The review-based order below does not change to favour a payer. Right now, no spots are sold.
Granite Coast Roofing & Construction
A clean 5.0 held across 8 reviews is a strong record in a market this size, and it’s enough of a base to take a perfect rating seriously, which is what puts them top of our weighted score for Albany. The name is a nod to the granite coastline down here, and the mix of roofing, restoration and general construction is a useful one in a town with the building spread Albany has, where a job might be chasing a leak on a tired old tile roof in Mira Mar one week and re-sheeting a newer home out at McKail the next. A rating this high across a genuine base of local customers makes them a safe first call anywhere from the old town out to the newer estates, and the obvious name to line your first quote up against. With this being a small market, they’re also easy to sanity-check on Google before you book.
View listing & contact ▸Jeff’s Metal Roofing
A 5.0 across 5 reviews from a dedicated metal-roofing specialist is a genuinely useful name to have on this coast. Metal roofing is exactly the work Albany’s weather punishes hardest: the Southern Ocean gales lift and fatigue poorly fixed sheets, the driving winter rain finds every weak flashing and lap, and the salt off King George Sound eats at cheap sheeting, screws and flashings years before an inland roof would show it. A roofer who lives in metal, knows his sheet profiles, coatings and fixings and specifies the marine-grade gear near the water is worth shortlisting for any Colorbond re-sheet, tile-to-metal re-roof or storm repair. The clean rating across a small but real base makes them a strong second quote to run against the name above, especially on the newer metal-roof estates and anywhere close to the Sound or the ocean beaches.
View listing & contact ▸Munro Roofing
A 5.0 across 4 reviews is a smaller base than the two names above, but it’s a genuine, review-backed record from a local roofer and it clears our bar, so it earns the third spot. In a market as thin as Albany’s, a clean local track record like this is worth having on your shortlist, particularly for the bread-and-butter work that makes up most roof jobs here: chasing a leak before it wrecks a ceiling over a wet Albany winter, resealing flashings, swapping rusted fixings, and clearing and repairing salt-eaten or leaf-blocked gutters. Line them up as your third quote alongside the two above, read the reviews for yourself, and pick the roofer who actually gets up and looks at your roof before quoting rather than pricing it from the driveway.
View listing & contact ▸Also working Albany, just outside the three
These are other names we came across working the catchment, and we’d rather be upfront about why they aren’t ranked than dress a thin or lower record up as a proven one. A.b Roofing (5.0 from 1) and The tile roof guy (5.0 from 1) are both off to a good start, and the tile specialist in particular could be handy for the heritage tile roofs through old Albany and Mira Mar, but a single review isn’t enough of a base to rank yet. AustWest Roofing is an established local operator but at 3.7 from 6 reviews it sits below the rating bar we hold roofers to on this page. We also left out a few crossover names that show up in a roofing search but aren’t roofing specialists: a bathroom-and-reno builder, a general handyman and a property-maintenance crew, all with good ratings of their own but the wrong trade for this page. If your job is a full metal re-sheet, guttering or downpipes rather than a tile restoration, remember that in WA that’s roof-plumbing work and should be done by a licensed plumber, so ask to see the licence.
What roofing actually costs in Albany (2026)
Nobody likes ringing a roofer blind on price. These are honest WA ballpark ranges for the common jobs, GST included. They’re a guide to keep you from being overcharged, not a quote. Roofing covers a huge spread, from chasing a single leak to re-sheeting a whole house in Colorbond, so treat these as rough bands and get your own job priced in writing after someone has actually been up and looked. Around Albany a few things nudge prices along: the cold, wet, windy winters mean leaks, gutters and flashings get worked harder than almost anywhere in WA and come up often, King George Sound and Southern Ocean salt air shortens the life of metal roofs and fixings near the water, the distance south and travel out to Lower King, Kalgan and the rural blocks adds to callouts, two-storey and steep-pitch access lifts the price, and the compliant, longer-lasting material is usually the one that costs a little more up front.
| Job | Typical WA range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Leak find & repair callout | $150-$550 | Tile vs metal, roof pitch and access, travel to the rural fringe |
| Gutter clean & downpipe clear-out | $150-$500 | Tree litter, two-storey, number of downpipes, valley gutters |
| Gutter & downpipe replacement (whole house) | $2,200-$6,500 | Lineal metres, fascia condition, salt corrosion, two-storey access |
| Leaf guard / gutter mesh install | $1,500-$4,500 | Roof size, valley count, mesh grade, tree cover on the block |
| Ridge capping rebed & repoint (whole roof) | $1,600-$4,800 | Roof size, steep pitch, two-storey, condition of the old mortar |
| Full tile roof restoration (clean, repoint, recoat) | $3,500-$8,500 | Roof size, moss and lichen from the damp, tile condition, number of coats |
| Rusted metal roof repairs & re-fastening | $500-$3,200 | Extent of corrosion, salt-eaten fixings, flashing replacement |
| Re-roof: tile to Colorbond metal (whole house) | $16,000-$35,000+ | Roof size and pitch, sheet profile, insulation blanket, battens |
| Colorbond re-sheet (replace existing metal roof) | $13,000-$30,000 | Area, sheet profile, marine-grade coating near the coast, insulation, flashings |
| Storm make-safe / emergency tarp | $300-$1,400 | After-hours callout, extent, height and access, travel distance |
| Asbestos roof removal & replacement | $15,000-$40,000+ | Licensed removalist, safe disposal, full re-roof to replace |
A roof in Albany lives about the hardest life of any in WA, and it shows up in the work. This is one of the wettest, coldest, windiest corners of the state: the winter fronts march straight in off the Southern Ocean, the gales are real, and driving rain gets pushed under flashings, into laps and up under ridges, hunting out every weak seal and finding any gutter that can’t clear the water fast enough. That’s why leak repair, gutter and flashing work and storm make-safe jobs come up so often here, and why a decent local roofer talks about drainage, flashing detail and how well the roof is fixed down, not just a coat of paint. Salt is the other constant near the water: air off King George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour and the ocean beaches at Middleton Beach, Emu Point and Frenchman Bay corrodes metal sheeting, gutters, flashings and the screws that hold it all together, so close to the coast you see rust and salt-eaten fixings years before an inland roof would, and marine-grade Colorbond and fixings are worth the extra. The building stock splits a couple of ways, which changes the job: old Albany is one of the oldest towns in WA, so through the town centre, Mira Mar and Mount Clarence there’s a stock of heritage tile and older iron roofs that need careful restoration and repointing, while the newer estates at Yakamia, McKail, Lockyer and Bayonet Head are mostly newer metal and tile that need maintenance and the occasional storm fix. One more that matters on the older stock: plenty of mid-century Albany homes have pre-1990 roofs or eaves that can contain asbestos, so any cutting, drilling or removal needs testing and a licensed removalist. On the legal side, metal roofing, guttering and downpipe work is plumbing work in WA and should be carried out by a licensed plumber, and a full re-roof or any structural roof change generally needs a registered building contractor and may need engineering sign-off (see the FAQ below).
Don’t get ripped off: red flags
- The door-knocker who “noticed your roof”. A roofer who turns up unannounced saying they spotted a problem from the street, and can start today at a special price, is running the oldest play in the trade. The older tile-roof pockets of central Albany, Mira Mar and Spencer Park get worked by them. Never sign on the spot. Get your own independent quotes.
- “Roof painting” sold as restoration. A proper restoration cleans, rebeds and repoints the ridge caps, replaces broken tiles and then recoats with a prepared membrane system. A quick spray of paint over an unprepped, mossy, unrepaired roof peels and flakes within a couple of years, and the cold Albany damp makes it fail even faster. Ask exactly what prep and repair is included.
- No plan for the rain, wind and gutters. Albany gets a genuinely wet, windy winter. A roofer who wants to sell a big restoration or recoat without even looking at the flashings, valleys, gutters, downpipes and how well the roof is fixed down is missing where most local leaks and storm damage actually come from. Drainage, flashing detail and fixings matter more here than a shiny coat.
- Storm-chasers after a front. When a Southern Ocean gale rolls through, out-of-area operators appear overnight chasing wind and leak damage. Some are fine, many are here today and gone tomorrow with no local track record and no warranty you can chase. Stick to roofers you can check on Google.
- No mention of salt or marine-grade materials near the coast. Close to King George Sound and out at Middleton Beach, Emu Point and Little Grove, the grade of your Colorbond, coatings, fixings and flashings matters. A roofer who quotes the cheapest sheeting and screws with no thought to salt corrosion is setting you up for rust and a repeat job years early.
- No mention of asbestos on an older home. Plenty of pre-1990 homes through old Albany have asbestos in the roof or eaves. A roofer who wants to cut, drill or remove old sheeting without testing or a licensed removalist is putting your household at risk.
- No roof plumber’s licence for metal or gutter work. In WA, metal roofing, gutters and downpipes are plumbing work. If someone is re-sheeting your roof or replacing guttering without a plumbing licence, that’s a problem, not a saving.
- No safety gear for working at heights. Roof work is high-risk, and it’s worse in Albany’s wind. No harness, no roof anchors, no scaffold on a two-storey or steep roof means no proper safety system, and the liability can land on you.
- Big cash deposit up front, no ABN, no receipt. A modest deposit for materials is normal. Handing over a big slab of the job in cash with no paperwork means no warranty and no comeback.
- Vague warranty and no product detail. A real quote names the membrane or coating brand, the sheet and coating grade, the number of coats, and the workmanship warranty. “Ten-year warranty” with nothing in writing about the actual products is worth very little.
Before you hire: quick checklist
- Written, itemised quote. After they’ve actually been up on the roof, get the scope in writing: the fault, the repair, the coating brand and number of coats, the gutter, downpipe and flashing work, and who supplies what.
- Right licence for the work. For metal roofing, gutters and downpipes, check the business holds a plumbing licence. For a full re-roof or structural change, check they’re a registered building contractor or work under one. For tile restoration and repointing, a proven roofer with reviews and insurance is fine.
- Rain, wind, gutters and flashings first. With a genuinely wet, windy Albany winter, ask them to check the flashings, valleys, gutters, downpipes and how the roof is fixed down before they talk you into a big recoat. That’s where most leaks and storm damage around here start.
- Salt and marine-grade materials near the coast. Close to the Sound or the ocean beaches, ask what grade of Colorbond, coating, flashings and fixings they’ll use, and get it named in the quote. The right grade costs a little more and lasts a lot longer.
- Insurance and heights safety. Ask for current public liability cover and sight the certificate, and check they use proper harnesses, anchors or scaffold on your roof.
- Asbestos check on older roofs. On a pre-1990 roof or eaves through old Albany, confirm testing and a licensed removalist before anyone cuts or removes sheeting.
- Storm and insurance jobs. For storm or wind damage, get it documented with photos and a scope you can hand to your insurer before work starts.
- Recent photo reviews. Look for recent, specific reviews, ideally with before-and-after photos of similar Albany jobs, restorations, re-roofs or gutter work. A steady stream beats one old burst.
- Warranty in writing. Get the workmanship warranty, and the product warranty on any coating or sheeting, in writing alongside the quote.
Frequently asked
How did you rank these roofers?
By their live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled from Google Maps. We weight the rating by review volume so a proven score from a deeper base isn’t leapfrogged by a thinner one. All three here hold a clean 5.0, so Granite Coast Roofing & Construction (5.0 from 8) leads on the deepest base, Jeff’s Metal Roofing (5.0 from 5) is second and Munro Roofing (5.0 from 4) third. Roofing is a service-area trade, so rather than insisting every business sits inside one suburb, we checked each one genuinely services the Greater Albany catchment. Handymen, renovators, property-maintenance crews, suppliers and thin single-review newcomers were left out, along with a name that fell below our rating bar. This is a small regional market, so three genuine roofing specialists cleared the bar rather than a round ten, and we’d rather show a real three than pad it.
Why only three, not ten?
Because Albany, for all it’s a real regional city, is a long way south with a small pool of roofers, and we won’t pad a list to hit a round number. Across Greater Albany there are three roofing specialists with a genuine, review-backed track record that clear our bar. Beyond those, the remaining names are either brand new with a single review, sitting below our rating bar, or aren’t really roofers (handymen, renovators and property-maintenance crews that do the odd roof job). When more local roofers build up reviews, this list will grow.
Which suburbs does this cover?
Greater Albany. That runs from the town centre, Mira Mar, Mount Clarence and Mount Melville through Spencer Park, Yakamia, Lockyer, McKail, Orana, Centennial Park and Gledhow, and down to the water at Middleton Beach, Emu Point, Bayonet Head, Little Grove and Collingwood Heights, out to Lower King, Kalgan and the rural blocks. Every roofer in the ranking services that catchment.
Are these paid placements?
No. This list is ordered on Google review data. Businesses can pay for a “Featured” spot at the top, which is clearly labelled, but paying never changes the review-based order below. As of this update, no spots are sold.
Does the Albany weather really change what my roof needs?
Yes, more than almost anywhere in WA. Albany is one of the wettest, coldest, windiest towns in the state, and the winter fronts come straight in off the Southern Ocean, so leaks, flashings, fixings and drainage get tested harder here every year than up in Perth. On the coastal side, salt air off King George Sound and the ocean beaches corrodes metal sheeting, gutters and fixings years earlier than inland, so marine-grade Colorbond and fixings are worth the extra out at Middleton Beach, Emu Point and Little Grove. When you’re getting quotes, ask the roofer to look at the flashings, valleys, gutters and how the roof is fixed down, not just sell you a recoat.
My roof is a tired old tile roof. Restoration or a full re-roof?
A restoration suits a structurally sound tile roof that’s just tired, and that describes a lot of the older homes through central Albany, Mira Mar and Mount Clarence. It cleans, rebeds and repoints the ridge caps, swaps cracked tiles and recoats the roof, and it’s the cheaper path. A re-roof replaces the roof entirely, which is what you need if the tiles are failing, the roof leaks in multiple places, or you’re moving to a Colorbond metal roof, which many people down here do for the wind and salt. A good roofer will tell you honestly which one your roof actually needs, and price the repair option rather than pushing straight to the big job.
Do roofers need a licence in WA?
It depends on the work. Metal roofing, guttering, downpipes and rainwater work are plumbing work in Western Australia and must be carried out by a licensed plumber registered with the Plumbers Licensing Board. Tile roof restoration, repointing and recoating are not a separately licensed trade, so there a proven roofer with reviews and insurance is what you want. And a full re-roof or any structural roof change is building work: residential building work valued over $20,000 must be carried out or supervised by a registered building contractor, and may need engineering sign-off. This is general information, not legal advice, so check your specific job with the relevant WA authority if you’re unsure.
Someone knocked on my door offering a cheap roof restoration. Should I?
Be very careful. Unsolicited roof restorers who “noticed your roof from the street” and can start today at a one-off price are a well-known trap, and the older tile-roof streets around central Albany, Mira Mar and Spencer Park get doorknocked. High-pressure sales, a big cash deposit and a rushed job with cheap coatings is a common outcome. Never sign on the spot. Take their details, then get two or three independent quotes from roofers you can check on Google, like the ones ranked above, before you commit to anything.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly. Ratings and review counts move, new roofers earn their spot, and we re-pull the data so the list stays honest and current. As Albany’s newer roofers build up reviews, expect this list to grow and shift.
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