Emergency roof repairs & storm damage in Sydney, 24/7

Roof Repairs Sydney provides 24/7 emergency roof repairs across central Sydney: a real person answers any hour, the roof is made safe from further water, and a permanent repair is quoted in writing.

1300 077 018 Request a quote

Open 24/7
Free inspection
Fixed written quote

If a storm has lifted tiles or water is pouring through the ceiling, call 1300 077 018. A real person answers at any hour, including weekends and public holidays. We make the roof safe first, then quote the permanent repair once the weather has passed.

Signs you need this

Water running or dripping through a ceiling, light fitting or cornice
Tiles, ridge caps or metal sheets blown off or shifted
A branch or tree lying on the roof
A ceiling that is sagging, bulging or cracking under the weight of water

Seeing one of these? It rarely fixes itself, and the earlier we look, the smaller the job usually is.

Tell us about the roof

No obligation. We look, tell you what we find, and quote a fixed price before anything starts.

Water coming in right now? Skip the form and call 1300 077 018. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What’s included

Callouts at any hour across central Sydney, public holidays included
Tarping and make-safe over damaged or open sections of roof
Temporary sealing to stop an active leak
Fallen branches and storm debris cleared from the roof and gutters
Photos of the damage and a written report you can pass to your insurer

What happens when you call

You talk to a person who knows roofs. Tell us what you can see: where the water is coming in, whether anything is open to the sky, and whether the ceiling looks heavy. We'll tell you what to do inside to limit the damage, and when we can get to you.

On site, the first job is stopping the water. That means a tarp over the damaged section, a temporary seal on the leak and clearing any branches. We photograph everything as we go, which gives your insurer a clear record of the damage.

The permanent repair, quoted first

Sealing a roof properly in the dark and the rain rarely lasts. Once the weather clears, we come back, inspect the whole roof and give you a fixed written quote for the proper repair. There's no pressure to go ahead, and the temporary cover stays in place while you decide.

Storm damage on a tile roof usually means slipped or broken tiles and lifted ridge caps, covered under tile roof repairs. On metal roofs it's lifted sheets and torn fixings, which is metal roof repair work. If water came through a ceiling with no visible damage outside, we trace it under roof leak repairs.

What this looks like on the roof

Photos from our own jobs: the roofs as we found them and as we left them, not stock imagery.

What this costs, honestly

Anyone who quotes you a firm price over the phone is guessing. Four things move the number, and we can only weigh them from the roof, which is why we look first, then quote a fixed price before any work starts. The inspection and the quote are free.

The size of the problem
Swapping a few cracked tiles and repointing a short run is a small job. Renewing a whole ridge line, or a valley that has rusted from end to end, takes far longer.
The roofing material
Terracotta, concrete tile, slate and metal each need different materials and skills. Finding a matching tile or slate for an older roof costs more than a modern profile that is easy to source.
Getting onto the roof
A low single-storey roof with clear side access is quick to work on. A two or three-storey terrace with no side access, a steep pitch or a neighbour's roof in the way may need scaffolding and extra time.
Hidden damage
This is the biggest variable. If water has been getting in for months, the battens, rafters or fascia may have rotted. That only shows once we're on the roof, which is why we inspect before we quote.

Make-safe versus permanent repair

Make-safe versus permanent repair
	Make-safe (same visit where possible)	Permanent repair
Purpose	Stop more water getting in now	Fix the cause so it lasts
Typical work	Tarps, temporary sealing, clearing blocked outlets	Replacing tiles, sheets, flashings or gutters
When	Any hour, including in the rain	Once the roof is dry and safe to work on
For your insurer	Photos of the damage and what was done	A written quote and a report of the cause

Common questions

Is the roof inspection and quote free?

Yes. Roof Repairs Sydney inspects the roof, photographs what it finds and gives you a fixed written quote at no cost. There is no obligation to go ahead, and you won't be pressured if you decide not to.

Is Roof Repairs Sydney open 24/7?

Yes. Roof Repairs Sydney is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. A real person answers 1300 077 018 at any hour. For a leak or storm damage at night, the roof is made safe first, and the permanent repair is quoted and done once the weather is dry.

Why is my ceiling stained when the roof looks fine?

A ceiling stain is rarely directly below the leak. Rain gets in higher up, runs along the sarking, battens or rafters, and drips at the first low point, which can be metres away. That is why patching the roof straight above a stain often fails. Roof Repairs Sydney traces the water back to its real entry point before quoting a repair.

Which areas of Sydney does Roof Repairs Sydney cover?

Roof Repairs Sydney is based in Rosebery and covers central Sydney: the CBD and inner city, the Eastern Suburbs to the coast, the Inner West, the Lower North Shore, Manly, Ryde and Hunters Hill, St George and the Sutherland Shire. If your suburb isn't listed, call 1300 077 018 and ask.

Does Roof Repairs Sydney do strata and commercial roofs?

Yes. Roof Repairs Sydney works on domestic, strata and commercial roofs, including apartment blocks, offices, shops and warehouses. Common jobs are box gutter and sump repairs, leaks into top-floor units and metal roof repairs. Strata and building managers receive a photo report and a fixed written quote before work starts.

Is Roof Repairs Sydney licensed and insured?

Yes. Roof Repairs Sydney is fully licensed and insured for domestic, strata and commercial roofing work, and carries $20 million public liability cover.

Who runs Roof Repairs Sydney?

Roof Repairs Sydney is a family-run business led by Michael and Sean, with more than 30 years of experience on Sydney roofs. The business is based in Rosebery and repairs tile, metal and slate roofs on homes, strata buildings and commercial properties across central Sydney.

What types of roofs does Roof Repairs Sydney repair?

Roof Repairs Sydney repairs terracotta and concrete tile roofs, Colorbond and corrugated iron roofs, and natural slate roofs, including heritage slate on Victorian and Federation terraces. The work covers leaks, gutters and box gutters, flashings and valleys, skylights, storm damage and full roof replacement.

Can Roof Repairs Sydney help with an insurance claim after storm damage?

Roof Repairs Sydney photographs storm damage and provides a written report and quote that you can give to your insurer. The business doesn't lodge the claim itself, but the photos and scope give your assessor clear evidence of what was damaged and what the repair involves.

What counts as a roofing emergency?

A roofing emergency is any situation where water is getting in now or the roof is open: water through a ceiling, tiles or sheets blown off, a branch on the roof, or a ceiling sagging under water. Roof Repairs Sydney answers 24/7 for these. An old stain that hasn't changed in weeks can wait for a normal booking.

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This page was last reviewed on 17 October 2026 by Roof Repairs Sydney.

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Emergency leak on the weekend. Sean was on site within 10minutes and managed to fix it in no time. Great service, quick, friendly and professional. Highly recommend him and his team.