Melbourne Roof Tiling Services Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
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How it's calculated: a transparent, evidence-weighted score — identity & longevity from the public ABN register, reputation from verified Google reviews, and consistency from cross-checking independent platforms. Grades are proportional to the evidence. Where we search the register and can't confirm a business, the identity check scores zero rather than being quietly left out — so a firm we couldn't verify never outranks one we could. Longevity stays unscored in that case, because without a registration date there's nothing to measure.
Our honest take
This one is really two businesses in one, and that's mostly a good thing. Melbourne Roof Tiling Services runs out of a tile yard and showroom in Preston — Google actually categorises them as a roofing supply store — so alongside the repair and restoration crews, there's a counter where you can walk in with a broken tile and walk out with a match, including second-hand and discontinued profiles. Several of their 181 Google reviews are exactly that story: someone needing twenty replacement tiles for a 2003 build, or spare Moniers ahead of a solar install, sorted on the spot. For tile roofs specifically, that stock depth is a genuine advantage most roofing outfits can't offer.
The 4.8 from 181 reviews is a big, healthy sample, and the names repeat in a way that suggests a stable crew — Pat is mentioned ten times, with Brad and Harley close behind, all praised for communication, honest pricing and doing what was quoted. Their site says it's a family business founded by Garry, running 'since 1987' with a long-standing Monier partnership and an 8-year warranty. Those are the firm's own claims — the register can't verify a 1987 start date — but the review record is consistent with an outfit that's been doing this a long time.
Our honest caveat is the paperwork. The company matching the Google listing name was only registered in April 2024; the Preston yard's company, Melbourne Roof Tile Trading Pty Ltd, dates to 2013; and there's also a matching sole-trader business name registered to a Harley Daniel Vernon in 2024. None of that is unusual for a family operation restructuring, but it means the heritage brand and the legal entity you'd contract with aren't the same age — so make sure your quote, invoice and that 8-year warranty all name the same ABN before work starts.
Reputation across the web New
The same firm, checked across platforms
Verified business details New
Checked against the public ABN register
Source: verified against the official Australian Business Register via ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au), including GST registration.
What they're actually known for New
Ranked by what customers mention — not a self-declared list
Who you'll actually deal with
A family operation — Garry's firm, with Pat and Harley on deck
On their own site, the firm describes itself as family-run since 1987, founded by Garry, who they credit with 'an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience'. The day-to-day names in reviews tell you who you'll actually deal with: Pat (Patrick) is the most-mentioned by a wide margin — ten mentions, mostly for communication and keeping customers informed — with Brad and Harley each earning warm mentions for on-site work, and a Matthew and a Riley appearing too.
The ABR adds one verifiable detail: a Harley Daniel Vernon registered a matching sole-trader business name in April 2024, the same month the Pty Ltd company was incorporated — consistent with a younger generation formalising their role in the family business. We couldn't confirm titles beyond that, so ask who's quoting and who's supervising when you call.
What clients say
In their own words
Brilliant work on our roof restoration. Brad and team were extremely professional on site, and we're very pleased with the result.
Top blokes. Bought some spare monier elebanas for upcoming solar install and they had 2nd handies and new in stock. Friendly staff.
Honest group of guys Showed up on time Completed works as quoted ( Terra cotta roof maintenance) Very reasonably priced Highly recommended - Thanks Harley and Brad
Reviewers keep praising the same things: honest, well-communicated quotes that don't move, friendly crews who turn up on time, and a tile yard that can match almost anything.
Best for
- Matching and sourcing spare, second-hand or discontinued roof tiles — the Preston yard and showroom is a rare asset
- Tile roof repairs, restorations and re-roofs — terracotta and cement tiles are clearly the core trade
- Homeowners who want a bricks-and-mortar business they can actually visit, with a stable, named crew
Less suited for
- Metal or Colorbond roofing — there's no meaningful review evidence for it; this is a tile house through and through
- Anyone who wants one simple corporate counterparty — there are three related registrations here, so the contract entity needs checking
- Jobs far from the northern and eastern suburbs — the yard is in Preston and the review footprint clusters around it
Before you commit
Five questions worth asking
- Which entity will my contract and invoice be with — Melbourne Roof Tiling Services Pty Ltd or Melbourne Roof Tile Trading Pty Ltd — and which one stands behind the 8-year warranty?
- What exactly does the 8-year warranty on your site cover — workmanship, materials, or both?
- Who will quote and supervise my job — Pat, Harley, or someone else — and are the crews employees or subcontractors?
- If my roof uses an older or discontinued tile profile, can I bring a sample to the Preston showroom for matching before I commit?
- Can you provide your licence details and a certificate of currency for public liability insurance with the quote?
Bottom line
A genuine tile specialist with a Preston supply yard, a big 4.8-star review base and a named, stable crew — one of the better options in Melbourne for anything tiled. The layered company structure behind the heritage brand is the one thing to tidy up in writing: confirm which ABN signs your contract and warranty, then proceed with confidence.
Assessed by the editorial team at AustralianRoofers.com from public Google Business Profile data, the firm's own website, and the ABN register. Not a paid placement.
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