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Slate Roof Restoration and Repairs in Manly

Slate roofing is not just for Sydney’s inner suburbs. Across Manly, Fairlight, and Balgowlah, you’ll still find homes with original slate roofs, with many dating back to the early 1900s.
These roofs add character, value and long term protection when they’re looked after properly.

But even the most durable roof needs attention over time.
Loose tiles, cracked flashing or crumbling mortar can all lead to leaks and water damage if left unchecked.
We specialise in slate roof repairs and restorations across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with more than 30 years of slate roofing experience.

If your roof is part of Manly’s story, we’d be proud to help it last another century.
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Our Services

Slate Roofing Repairs & Roof Restorations

Slate Roofing

We can remove and replace your roof with beautiful slate tiles.
We use new or reclaimed slate

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Slate Restoration

Slate roofs fully cleaned and inspected. This is the ideal roof maintenance work to keep your slate in beautiful condition

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Slate Roof Repairs

We can repair or replace damaged roof sections or individual tiles.
Including any metal and mortar work

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Lead & Metal Roofing

We do all lead work, flashing and mouldings. We can also work with Colorbond roofing.

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Terracotta Roofs

We clean, repair or re roof your terracotta tiles and mortar. We do all metal flashings and mouldings

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Shingles And Shakes

We can replace timber shingles or timber shakes on gazebos, outdoor rooms, or cladding on vertical walls.

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  • Balmain
  • Bellevue Hill
  • Cremorne
  • Darlinghurst
  • Double Bay
  • Drummoyne
  • Glebe
  • Hunters Hill
  • Manly
  • Mona Vale
  • Mosman
  • Neutral Bay
  • Newport
  • Northbridge
  • Paddington
  • Rose Bay
  • Vaucluse

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Why Choose Us

Keeping Your Slate Roof Strong and Looking Right

f your slate roof was built properly, we’ll do everything we can to restore it and avoid re roofing it.
That means securing loose sections, replacing cracked tiles, repointing ridges and addressing worn flashing.
We use reclaimed slate where possible to keep the roof’s look consistent and authentic.
This is skilled, careful work. It’s not something you hand off. That’s why you’ll deal directly with our team, the same people who inspect the roof, write the quote and do the repairs.

Get In Touch For Manly Slate Roofing

If you’re based in Manly and your slate roof needs repair or restoration, speak directly with the team who will do the work.
We’re licensed, insured, and trained in traditional methods with a reputation for clean, respectful, high-quality work.

  • Old School Craftsmanship
  • Worked with the Top Slate Masters in the UK & Sydney
  • Fully Licensed & Insured
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Sydney-wide Service
  • New or Reclaimed Slate Options
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RanchLife RMV
30 April 2025
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Slate Roof Restorations did an amazing job repairing our old heritage slate roof. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality is unmatched. If you need re-roofs or restorations in Mosman, this is the company to call.
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Greg Woodley
15 March 2025
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Very happy with Oliver's crew in replacing our entire pool cabana timber shingles in a tricky position.
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John Augustus
15 March 2025
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Unreservedly recommend, and I'm a hard marker. SRR completely restored our heritage listed house's slate roof in a heritage listed street in Woollahra with a level of professionalism and civility rarely seen these days, not to mention the very competitive costings -- proud owner of the best roof in the street.
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Anita van der Meer
13 March 2025
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It was a pleasure to have the Slate Roof Restorations team re-slate our federation home on Sydney's north shore. Professional, consultative, communicative and perfect clean-up after the job. The roof looks spectacular and our prior issues with water leaks and possums have completely been addressed. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Daniel Bevins
13 March 2025
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A real craftsperson who cares about the work and client. Five stars.
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Anna Bell
13 March 2025
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What's beautiful and watertight? Oliver's repairs of our hundred-year-old roof.
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Luke Dalton
13 March 2025
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This was my first time using Slate Roof Restorations, and I can confidently say it won’t be the last! With over 20 years in the building industry, I know a top-quality company when I see one. They were efficient, competitively priced, and left the site spotless. Most importantly, their communication was outstanding—a crucial factor for me and my building company. Highly recommend. Thank you!
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Susan Chisholm
13 March 2025
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We had a few Sydney-based slate companies to repair the slate roof after storm damage, with not a great outcome, including cracked slates remaining and several leaks through, inferior workmanship.. I then called Oliver Stearman at Slate Roof Restorations who was able to fix all problems, including the water leaks and secure the roof, without over- promising and under-delivering, which was a constant with the previous companies. I couldn't recommend Slate Roof Restorations more highly. The quality of their work is outstanding. Their professionalism and dedication to their craft is unmatched
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Michael McDonald
13 March 2025
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Oliver and his team did an excellent job on our aging and damaged slate roof, and returned multiple times to ensure it was 100% right. I have no hesitation in recommending their services - thank you so much
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Manly Slate Roofing FAQs

Have questions about our roofing services or process? Find clear answers to some of the most common inquiries below.

Yes. Manly’s proximity to the ocean means your roof is regularly exposed to salt-laden air, which can accelerate corrosion in fixings, flashings, and gutters. This is why we use copper nail fixings and lead flashings on all our Manly re-roofs, both materials handle coastal conditions far better than standard alternatives.

Sometimes, yes. Slate itself is extremely durable and individual tiles can outlast everything around them. On older Manly homes, it’s often the battens, sarking, and fixings that fail first while much of the slate remains sound. We inspect every roof individually and will always tell you honestly what can be salvaged and what needs replacing.

Manly falls under Northern Beaches Council, and parts of the area are subject to heritage conservation guidelines. If your home is heritage-listed or sits within a conservation area, your re-roof will need to meet specific requirements around materials, colour, and method. We’re experienced working within these guidelines and can advise you on what applies to your property before any work begins.

Most homes in Manly that originally had slate were built during the Federation or Edwardian era, roughly 1890 to 1915. For these homes, natural slate paired with terracotta ridge caps is the most sympathetic choice, it matches the original look and meets most heritage requirements. It’s exactly what we used on our recent re-roof in the area.

A repair makes sense when the slate itself is mostly intact and the underlying structure is sound. Replacement is usually the better option when the battens and sarking have deteriorated, when there are widespread leaks, or when the roof has been patched repeatedly over the years. Many Manly homes we inspect have reached the point where ongoing repairs cost more in the long run than a full re-roof. A proper inspection will give you a clear answer.

Most re-roofs on Manly homes take between four and six weeks, depending on roof size, complexity, and access. Scaffolding, demolition, rebuilding the roof substrate, laying the slate, and finishing work all take time to do properly. We stage the work carefully so the home can remain occupied throughout, minimising disruption as much as possible.

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