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Slate Roof Restoration and Repairs in Rose Bay

Rose Bay homes often sit in a setting as refined as the architecture itself. Among the sandstone facades and tree-lined streets, you’ll still find slate roofs, some dating back to the late 1800s. These roofs were built with care and material that lasts, and they remain a quiet marker of the area’s history.

Slate roofing performs well in coastal conditions, but salt air and changing weather eventually take a toll. Cracks, loose tiles, and ageing mortar can lead to leaks or more serious damage if left unchecked.

That’s where we come in.

With more than 30 years of experience, we specialise in slate roof repairs, inspections and restorations throughout Sydney’s eastern suburbs, including homes in and around Rose Bay.

We’re trained specialists in slate roof repair and restoration, with over 30 years of experience that started in the UK.
We know how to work around shared walls, complex joins, and old flashings and lead work without cutting corners or creating disruption.

Every slate roof restoration or re-roof job is done by our own team.
No subbies. No handoffs. When you call, you speak directly to the people who’ll be on your roof.

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

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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Why Choose Us

Working on Rose Bay’s Slate Roofs To Restore Them

A slate roof is one of the few parts of a home that can last over a century if maintained properly.
Our job is to preserve what’s already there, replacing only what’s necessary using techniques that match the original craft.

We work with all roofing materials including terracotta tiles, Colorbond and Shingles and Shakes.
We pride ourselves on having your roofing work properly and with minimal disruption. Ensuring your roof stays watertight and maintains its appearance.

Get In Touch For Rose Bay Slate Roofing

If you’re based in Rose Bay 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
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  • 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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Rose Bay Slate Roofing FAQs

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

Yes. Rose Bay’s proximity to the water means roofs are regularly exposed to salt air and changing weather conditions, both of which accelerate corrosion in metal fixings, flashings, and gutters over time. Slate itself is well suited to coastal conditions, but the metalwork and mortar around it need regular attention to keep the whole system performing properly. We factor the local environment into every job we take on in Rose Bay.

Not if the underlying structure is still sound. Slate that has lasted over a century is a testament to the quality of the original materials, and many tiles on Rose Bay’s oldest homes remain perfectly intact while the flashings, mortar, and fixings around them have aged. Our job is to preserve what is already there, replacing only what is genuinely necessary using techniques that match the original craft.

Yes. We use reclaimed slate wherever possible to match the colour, texture, and size of your existing tiles. On Rose Bay’s refined heritage homes, a repair that sits naturally within the existing roof is just as important as one that performs well. We take the time to source the right match before any work begins.

Rose Bay falls under Woollahra Council, which has heritage conservation guidelines covering many of the area’s older properties. If your home is heritage-listed or within a conservation zone, roofing work will need to meet specific requirements around materials, colour, and method. We are experienced working within these guidelines and can advise you on what applies to your property before any work begins.

We specialise in slate but work across all roofing materials including terracotta tiles, Colorbond, and shingles and shakes. On slate roofs, our work typically includes replacing cracked or slipping tiles, resealing and replacing lead flashings, repointing ridge caps, and clearing moss and debris buildup. Where complex joins, shared walls, or old lead work are involved, we handle it all in house with no subcontractors.

Common warning signs include tiles that have cracked, slipped, or gone missing, mortar crumbling from ridge caps, water stains on interior ceilings or walls, and moss spreading across the surface. Salt air can also quietly work on fixings and flashings between inspections without leaving obvious visible signs. A proper inspection is the most reliable way to understand the condition of your roof before problems escalate.

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