Roof Rebedding & Pointing Brisbane
Loose, cracked and crumbling ridge caps re-bedded on fresh mortar and sealed with flexible pointing — the single most common cause of leaks on Brisbane tile roofs, put right.
- The #1 cause of tile-roof leaks, fixed
- Free inspections & obligation-free quotes
Ridge-Cap Rebedding & Repointing
The ridge and hip caps run along the peaks of a tile roof, capping the join where two surfaces meet. They're held in place by a mortar bed and sealed with pointing — and over the years Brisbane's sun and movement crack that mortar so the caps loosen and water gets in.
It's one of the most common causes of tile-roof leaks, and one of the highest-value jobs you can do on a roof. Re-bedding and repointing the ridge line makes the caps solid and watertight again, and is a core part of every restoration we do.
Rebedding vs Repointing — the Difference
Rebedding means lifting the ridge caps, removing the old cracked mortar, and re-setting the caps on a fresh mortar bed so they sit solid and perfectly aligned along the whole ridge line.
Repointing then seals the joint with a flexible pointing compound. Unlike old cement mortar, flexible pointing moves with the roof instead of cracking — so the seal lasts, keeps water out, and gives a clean, finished look in a colour to match.
What Goes Into Your Rebedding & Pointing Quote
Every roof is different, so we inspect first and quote honestly. A few things shape the price:
- How many metres of ridge and hip line there are
- The condition of the existing caps and mortar
- Whether caps need re-bedding, repointing or both
- Single or double storey, and access around the home
The only way to give you an honest price is to look at your roof — and your inspection and written quote are completely free, with no obligation.
Our Rebedding & Pointing Process
Re-set the caps solid, seal them flexible, finish them clean.
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Step 1Remove Old Mortar
We lift the ridge caps and chip away the old, cracked mortar bed along the ridge and hip lines.
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Step 2
Re-bed on Fresh Mortar
The caps are re-set on a fresh mortar bed, aligned straight and solid along the whole length of the ridge.
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Step 3Point with Flexible Compound
We seal the joints with a flexible pointing compound that flexes with the roof instead of cracking like cement mortar.
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Step 4Finish & Check
We finish the ridge line clean in a colour to match, check it's watertight, and leave the site tidy.
Why Homeowners Choose Conners
Not a franchise
A small, family-run Brisbane business run by real tradesmen — you deal with the people doing the work.
No sales people
No salesperson, no tactics. Just straight, honest advice about what your roof really needs.
Third-generation, family run
Roofing runs in the family — 60+ years of combined experience behind every job.
Free inspections
Every job starts with a genuine free inspection — no pressure, no cost, no obligation.
Obligation-free quotes
A clear, written price before any work begins. No surprises.
Quality materials
Quality roof products chosen to stand up to Brisbane's sun and storms, so the work lasts.
FAQs
Rebedding re-sets the ridge caps on a fresh mortar bed so they sit solid; repointing then seals the joint with a flexible compound. Most jobs need both for a lasting result.
Old cement mortar is rigid, so as the roof heats, cools and moves it eventually cracks and lets water in. Flexible pointing moves with the roof, so the seal lasts much longer.
Cracked or missing mortar, loose or misaligned caps, or leaks around the ridge line are the tell-tale signs. We'll confirm during a free inspection.
Yes — flexible pointing comes in a range of colours, so we can finish the ridge line to suit your roof.
Absolutely — it's one of the highest-value jobs on a tile roof because it stops the most common leaks. It's also a core part of a full restoration.
We're based in Woolloongabba and work right across Brisbane and the surrounding south-east suburbs. Call us to check your area.
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Family-run, Brisbane-based, 60+ years' experience. Tell us about your roof and we'll arrange a free inspection and a clear, obligation-free quote.
Top-quality, great-value roof restoration for Brisbane homes — family run, obligation-free quotes.