Morayfield Roof Repair
Costs in the Face of Global
Warming
Just Patios
As the Australian climate becomes more unforgiving, the threat of serious
damage looms over homeowners as natural disasters become increasingly
destructive over the years. Due to these financial strains, proper roof repair
becomes critical regardless of the costs.
Climate change’s impact on residential homes
More Australian homes
are predicted to be at
risk of damage due to
climate-related
hazards. The trend for
high-risk
residential
properties
paints
a
somber
picture:
491,000 homes are
categorized as high-
risk in 2021 and will
balloon to 646,000 by
2050 and 713,000 by
2060.
Climate Valuation chief executive officer Dr. Karl Mallon revealed that more
households would be exposed to higher home repair expenses as bushfires
and floods intensify over the next three decades. The agency also predicted
that the yearly bill for damages caused by natural disasters would reach $25
billion.
Of the 14 million properties Climate Valuation assessed, they identified five
disasters that can damage homes: forest fires, coastal inundation, soil
subsidence, extreme winds, and flooding.
Average costs of roof repair
Maintaining the roof’s
condition will be vital
in minimizing climate-
related damages. The
costs of these repairs
make
it a serious
investment as well.
Comprehensive
roof
repairs for Australian
homes
average
$1,250.
However,
some estimates for a
three-bedroom house can range from $6,000 to $20,000.
While the range of prices can raise eyebrows, the costs of roofing services in
Morayfield and nearby Brisbane are more reasonable. The average cost of
roof replacement per square metre in Brisbane is $50 to $95, which is more
affordable than Sydney’s $100 to $130 and Melbourne’s $200.
Material costs can also influence
the final price of the roof repair
project. Traditional slate tiles can
quickly skyrocket the expenses
with their estimated wor