Best roofers in the South West (Busselton to Margaret River) (2026)
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These are the best-rated roofers working the South West, from Busselton, Vasse and Geographe around the bay through Dunsborough, Quindalup, Eagle Bay and Yallingup, and down through Cowaramup to Margaret River, Gracetown, Prevelly and Augusta. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Roofing is a service-area trade down here, 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 Busselton-to-Margaret River corridor. This is a smaller regional market than the metro, so rather than pad the list to a round ten we’ve listed the nine genuine, review-bearing roofers that cleared our bar. Below you’ll find what roofing work really costs in 2026, why a roof in the wettest corner of WA lives a harder life than most, the winter fronts and storms that roll straight off the Southern Ocean and Cape Naturaliste and hunt out every weak flashing and blocked gutter, the Geographe Bay salt air that rusts metal roofs and fixings, the karri, marri and peppermint litter that clogs gutters and valleys, the holiday-home and short-stay stock that sits empty between guests, 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 South West 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 Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River or Augusta? 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. A proven rating from dozens of customers sits above a perfect score from a handful, which is why Royal Roofing (5.0 from 42) leads the page just ahead of Margaret River Re-Gutters (5.0 from 40), while a clean 5.0 from a smaller base like Quality Roofing (from 9) sits lower down rather than up top.
- A smaller regional market, listed honestly. The South West isn’t the metro. There aren’t dozens of review-heavy roofers between Busselton and Augusta, so we haven’t pretended there are. Nine genuine, review-bearing roofers cleared our bar, and that’s the nine you see. We’d rather show a real nine than pad the list with thin one-review newcomers to hit a round ten.
- Roofers that actually service the corridor. Roofing is a mobile trade, so good roofers cover a wide slice of the South West. The businesses here work the Busselton-to-Margaret River catchment, from Vasse and Geographe around the bay through Dunsborough and Yallingup, down through Cowaramup to Margaret River and Augusta.
- Roofers, not suppliers, cleaners or lead brokers. A roofing search on Google pulls in a bit that isn’t a roofer: “get quotes” lead-broker sites, gutter-cleaning and pressure-washing services, a handyman, and a couple of no-review newcomers. We left those out, along with thin single-review listings. A few well-reviewed roofers based up in Bunbury also service this way, but we’ve kept the Bunbury operators for the Bunbury list so this page stays true to the Busselton-to-Margaret River end. What’s left is roofers and roof plumbers who work this corridor.
- 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.
Royal Roofing
A clean 5.0 held across 42 reviews is a standout in a market this size, and it’s the combination that tops our weighted score: a perfect rating that’s actually been tested by more than forty customers, not a job or two. That’s the strongest signal you’ll find in this trade down here. In the South West the bread-and-butter work runs from chasing leaks and clearing salt-eaten or leaf-blocked gutters through to restorations and re-roofs when an old roof is past saving, and a rating this high across a base this deep makes them a safe first call anywhere from Busselton and Vasse through to Margaret River. With this many recent reviews to read through, they’re also easy to sanity-check for yourself before you book, and the obvious outfit to line up a second quote against.
View listing & contact ▸Margaret River Re-Gutters
A 5.0 held across 40 reviews is right up there with the leader, and gutters and downpipes are exactly the work that matters most in the wettest corner of WA. Down here the heavy winter rain and the constant tree litter off karri, marri and peppermint mean gutters, valleys and downpipes cop a hammering, and a blocked or rusted-through gutter is behind more “roof leaks” than most people expect. An outfit that specialises in re-guttering, downpipes and fascia, and holds a rating this high across forty customers, is a smart first call if water is getting where it shouldn’t. They run the same operation across the bay as Busselton Re-Gutters, so they cover both ends of the corridor, and they’re a strong name to shortlist for anything to do with rainwater on your roofline.
View listing & contact ▸Howzat! Roof Plumbing & Building Maintenance
A 5.0 across 21 reviews is a strong, well-tested record, and the roof-plumbing-and-maintenance mix is a genuinely useful one down here. A lot of South West roof trouble isn’t a full re-roof, it’s the smaller stuff that stops a leak before it wrecks a ceiling: resealing flashings, swapping rusted fixings, clearing and repairing gutters and valleys, and general upkeep on holiday homes that sit empty between guests. An outfit that does roof plumbing and building maintenance together can sort the flashing, the gutter and the leak in one visit rather than sending you chasing separate trades. A rating this high across twenty-odd customers makes them a solid shortlist for repairs and upkeep from Busselton through to Margaret River, and a good third quote against the two names above.
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Also working the South West, just outside the nine
These are other names we came across working the corridor. A couple are still building their Google reviews, so we’d rather be upfront than dress a thin record up as a proven one: DCB Roofing (5.0 from 1) is off to a good start but needs more reviews before it can earn a ranked spot, and Westroof Roof Plumbing had no reviews showing yet. A few well-reviewed roofers are based up in Bunbury and will genuinely drive down for South West work, including Roofwest Roof Restorations (4.8 from 73) and Protective Roofing Bunbury (5.0 from 124); we’ve kept those for the Bunbury list so this page stays true to the Busselton-to-Margaret River end, but they’re worth a call if you’re chasing extra quotes. We also left out a few that turn up in a roofing search but aren’t roofers: gutter-cleaning and pressure-washing services and a general handyman. If your job is guttering, downpipes or a full metal re-sheet 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 the South West (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. In the South West a few things nudge prices along: it’s the wettest corner of the state so leaks, gutters and flashings get worked hard and come up often, tall karri, marri and peppermint drop litter that blocks gutters and valleys, Geographe Bay salt air shortens the life of metal roofs and fixings around Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, travel time out to Margaret River, Augusta and the forest and coastal blocks adds to callouts, 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 out to Margaret River or Augusta |
| Gutter clean & downpipe clear-out | $150-$500 | Heavy tree litter, two-storey, number of downpipes, valley gutters |
| Gutter & downpipe replacement (whole house) | $2,000-$6,500 | Lineal metres, fascia condition, salt corrosion, two-storey access |
| Leaf guard / gutter mesh install | $1,500-$5,000 | Roof size, valley count, mesh grade, tree cover on the block |
| Ridge capping rebed & repoint (whole roof) | $1,500-$4,500 | Roof size, steep pitch, two-storey, condition of the old mortar |
| Full tile roof restoration (clean, repoint, recoat) | $3,000-$8,500 | Roof size, moss and lichen from the damp, tile condition, number of coats |
| Rusted metal roof repairs & re-fastening | $500-$3,000 | Extent of corrosion, salt-eaten fixings, flashing replacement |
| Re-roof: tile to Colorbond metal (whole house) | $15,000-$35,000+ | Roof size and pitch, sheet profile, insulation blanket, battens |
| Colorbond re-sheet (replace existing metal roof) | $12,000-$30,000 | Area, sheet profile, marine-grade coating near the bay, insulation, flashings |
| Storm make-safe / emergency tarp | $300-$1,200 | 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 the South West lives a wetter, harder life than most in WA, and it shows up in the work. This is the wettest corner of the state, and the winter fronts roll straight off the Southern Ocean and around Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, driving rain under flashings, 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 and flashing detail rather than just a coat of paint. Tree litter is the other constant: karri, marri and peppermint drop leaves, bark and seed all year, and on forest and town blocks around Margaret River, Cowaramup and the Dunsborough hinterland that litter blocks gutters and valleys and backs water up under the roofline, which is why leaf guard and regular gutter clearing earn their keep down here. Closer to the water, Geographe Bay salt air off Busselton, Dunsborough, Quindalup and Yallingup corrodes metal sheeting, gutters, flashings and the screws that hold it all together, so on 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 few ways, which changes the job: the older Busselton and Margaret River town homes carry ageing tile roofs that need restoration and repointing, the fast-growing estates at Vasse, Dunsborough and Provence are mostly newer metal and tile that need maintenance and the occasional storm fix, and a big slice of the region is holiday homes and short-stay rentals that sit empty between guests, where a small leak or blocked gutter can go unnoticed for months. One more that matters on the older stock: plenty of the mid-century homes through Busselton and Margaret River 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 Busselton and Margaret River get worked by them, and holiday-home streets are a favourite because owners often aren’t around. 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 South West damp makes it fail even faster. Ask exactly what prep and repair is included.
- No plan for the rain and the gutters. This is the wettest corner of WA. A roofer who wants to sell a big restoration or recoat without even looking at the flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes first is missing where most South West leaks actually come from. Drainage and flashing detail matter more here than a shiny coat.
- Storm-chasers after a front. When a winter front rolls off the Southern Ocean, 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.
- Ignoring the tree litter. On the forest and town blocks around Margaret River, Cowaramup and Dunsborough, plenty of “roof leaks” are really gutters and valleys packed solid with karri and peppermint litter, backing water up under the roofline. A roofer who won’t even check the gutters before quoting a big job is not being straight with you.
- No mention of salt or marine-grade materials near the bay. Close to Geographe Bay at Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, 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 Busselton and Margaret River 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. 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, and that’s a bigger risk again on an absentee holiday home.
- 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, gutters and flashings first. In the wettest corner of WA, ask them to check the flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes before they talk you into a big recoat. That’s where most leaks down here start.
- Salt and marine-grade materials near the bay. Close to Geographe Bay, 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 Busselton or Margaret River, confirm testing and a licensed removalist before anyone cuts or removes sheeting.
- Holiday-home and storm jobs. If it’s a short-stay or holiday home, ask them to photograph the work and send an itemised report so you can check it from afar. For storm or wind damage, get it documented with photos and a scope you can hand to your insurer.
- Recent photo reviews. Look for recent, specific reviews, ideally with before-and-after photos of similar South West 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 dozens of customers isn’t leapfrogged by a perfect score from a handful, which is why Royal Roofing (5.0 from 42) leads the page just ahead of Margaret River Re-Gutters (5.0 from 40). Roofing is a service-area trade, so rather than insisting every business sits inside one town, we checked each one genuinely services the Busselton-to-Margaret River corridor. Lead-broker quote sites, suppliers, gutter cleaners, a handyman and thin single-review newcomers were left out. This is a smaller regional market, so nine genuine roofers cleared the bar rather than a round ten, and we’d rather show a real nine than pad it.
Why only nine, not ten?
Because the South West is a smaller market than the metro and we won’t pad a list to hit a round number. Between Busselton and Augusta there are nine roofers with a genuine, review-backed track record that clear our bar. Beyond those, the remaining names are either brand new with a single review, showing no reviews yet, or aren’t really roofers (gutter cleaners and handymen). A few strong operators are based up in Bunbury and drive down for work here; we’ve kept those for the Bunbury list so this page stays honest to the Busselton-to-Margaret River end. When more local roofers build up reviews, this list will grow.
Which suburbs does this cover?
The Busselton-to-Margaret River corridor and the wider South West. That runs from Busselton, West Busselton, Broadwater, Geographe and Vasse around Geographe Bay, out through Dunsborough, Quindalup, Eagle Bay and Yallingup, and down through Cowaramup to Margaret River, Gracetown, Prevelly, Witchcliffe and Augusta. 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 South West weather really change what my roof needs?
Yes, more than most people expect. This is the wettest corner of WA, and the winter fronts come straight off the Southern Ocean around Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, so leaks, flashings and drainage get tested hard every winter. Tall karri, marri and peppermint drop litter all year that blocks gutters and valleys, which is behind a lot of “roof leaks” down here, so leaf guard and regular gutter clearing earn their keep. Closer to Geographe Bay at Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, salt air corrodes metal sheeting, gutters and fixings years earlier than inland, so marine-grade Colorbond and fixings are worth the extra. When you’re getting quotes, ask the roofer to look at the flashings, valleys and gutters, 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 Busselton and Margaret River town homes. 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. 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 Busselton and Margaret River, along with holiday-home rows where owners aren’t about, 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 the South West’s newer roofers build up reviews, expect this list to grow and shift.
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Get featured ▸ Claim your free listingRankings based on Google review data collected 25 July 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.