Palmers Roofing installs complete roofing systems on houses, duplexes, townhouses, granny flats, and home extensions throughout Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, and every suburb in between. Licensed, experienced, and trusted by Illawarra builders and homeowners alike.
Residential roof installation costs in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Kiama regions typically range from $80–$120 per square metre for Colorbond steel roofing, $100–$150 per m² for concrete tiles, and $120–$180 per m² for terracotta tiles. For an average-sized house with a roof area of 150–250 m², total installation costs generally fall between $15,000 and $40,000 depending on the material, roof complexity, pitch, and access requirements. We provide detailed, itemised quotes so you understand exactly what you are paying for before any work begins.
Most standard residential roof installations in the Illawarra are completed within 3–7 working days. A straightforward single-storey Colorbond roof on a new build in areas like Calderwood or Horsley can often be completed in 3–4 days, while larger or more complex projects — such as multi-pitch tile roofs, second storey additions, or architecturally designed homes — may take 5–7 days. Weather delays can extend timelines during the Illawarra's wetter months, but we schedule around forecasts to minimise downtime.
Yes, we regularly work with owner-builders across the Illawarra on both new home builds and granny flat projects. We can handle just the roofing component of your build, providing guidance on frame and batten preparation, material selection, and compliance requirements. Owner-builders in Dapto, Albion Park, Shellharbour, and surrounding suburbs trust us to deliver their roofing stage professionally and on schedule so subsequent trades can follow without delay.
Colorbond steel is the most popular choice for new residential roofs in the Illawarra due to its durability in coastal conditions, lightweight properties, and excellent value. It resists salt corrosion far better than untreated metals and comes with manufacturer warranties of up to 36 years. Concrete tiles offer a traditional aesthetic and superior thermal mass, making them popular in suburbs like Figtree, Corrimal, and Kiama. Terracotta tiles provide the longest lifespan (60+ years) but cost more upfront. We help you choose the right material based on your home design, budget, and location relative to the coast.
Yes, a complete residential roof installation from Palmers Roofing includes guttering, downpipes, and stormwater connection as standard. We install Colorbond guttering in matching or complementary colours, sized appropriately for your roof catchment area and local rainfall intensity. For properties in high-rainfall areas like the Illawarra Escarpment suburbs — Bulli, Austinmer, Thirroul — we may recommend oversized guttering or additional downpipes to handle peak stormwater flows during heavy rain events.
For new home builds in the Illawarra, roof installation is covered under your overall Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC). Granny flats under 60 m² can often be built under CDC provisions without a full DA, provided they meet setback, height, and floor space requirements set by Wollongong, Shellharbour, or Kiama councils. For home extensions and additions, you will typically need either a DA or CDC depending on the scope of work. We work with your certifier to ensure all roofing components meet NCC 2022 and Australian Standard AS 1562 requirements.