Ridge Capping Re-Pointing Sunshine Coast

What we do

Ridge Capping Re-Bedding & Re-Pointing on the Sunshine Coast

Ridge and hip caps sit on a bed of mortar and are sealed along the edge with pointing. Traditional mortar pointing is rigid; the roof expands and contracts every day in Queensland heat, and a published guide notes the mortar typically cracks within 8 to 15 years. Once it cracks, water gets under the caps, the bedding washes out, and in a storm the caps can lift. The Sunshine Coast sits in wind Region B, so loose caps are a real risk, not a cosmetic one.

Re-bedding means lifting caps that have lost their bed, cleaning off the old mortar and laying them on fresh mortar. Re-pointing means replacing the cracked pointing along every cap with a flexible polymer pointing compound, applied to AS 2050:2018 Installation of roof tiles. The flexible product bonds to tile and mortar and stretches with movement, which is why it is now the standard on every restoration we do. A typical single-storey home has 8 to 14 metres of main ridge and 4 to 8 metres of hip.

What's included

Inspection of every ridge and hip

We check each cap for movement, cracked bedding and pointing that has let go.

Re-bedding loose caps

Caps lifted, old mortar removed, new mortar bed laid and the cap set true.

Flexible re-pointing

All caps re-pointed with flexible pointing in a colour to match the tile or the new coating.

Gable and barge caps

Gable ends and barge caps done in the same visit, as in our gable before-and-after.

Weep holes and drainage kept clear

Pointing applied so the ridge still drains and does not trap water.

Done as part of a restoration or on its own

Re-pointing is included in every full restoration and available as a standalone job.

Signs your ridge capping needs work

Cracks or gaps in the mortar line along the ridge
Chunks of mortar in the gutters or on the ground after storms
A cap sitting crooked or rocking when pushed
Water stains on the ceiling directly under a ridge or hip
A cap missing after a storm
The roof has never been re-pointed and is more than 10 to 15 years old

Re-bedding and re-pointing cost (guide only)

Priced by the metre of ridge and hip, plus how much re-bedding is needed. Published guides below; the figure on your quote is fixed.

Job	Guide range
Ridge capping repair, Sunshine Coast	$390 – $1,175 (typical $730)
Re-bedding and re-pointing, per metre	$40 – $80
Typical whole-house re-bed and re-point	$1,500 – $4,500

Sources: What's The Damage: Sunshine Coast roofing costs, Sep 2026; Rite Price Roofing re-bedding and re-pointing guide, May 2025. Guide only; your written quote is the price. Try the cost calculator.

How a ridge capping re-bedding & re-pointing job runs

1
Satellite quote
Send your address. We measure the roof from satellite imagery and give you an estimated price within a day, before anyone climbs a ladder.
2
Site inspection
Tyler walks the roof, checks every ridge, valley and tile, confirms the price and goes through colours with you.
3
Clean and repair
High-pressure clean to bare tile, broken tiles replaced, ridges re-bedded and re-pointed, valleys and flashings sealed.
4
Prime and coat
Primer and two sprayed coats of Industrial Roof Coatings membrane in your colour. Site cleaned, gutters cleared, warranty issued.

Where we do ridge capping re-bedding & re-pointing

Across the whole coast: Caloundra & Kawana, Maroochydore, Buderim & Coolum, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Noosa. Popular suburbs:

Questions

Ridge Capping Re-Bedding & Re-Pointing: common questions

What is the difference between re-bedding and re-pointing?

Bedding is the mortar the cap sits on; pointing is the sealing line along the cap's edge. Re-pointing replaces the pointing only, which is enough when the bed is sound. Re-bedding lifts the cap and lays new mortar underneath, needed when the bed has washed out or the cap moves. Most older roofs need some of both.

Why flexible pointing instead of mortar?

Mortar pointing is rigid and cracks as the roof moves with heat, which is why it fails within 8 to 15 years. Flexible pointing is a polymer compound that bonds to the tile and stretches with movement. It is the method set out in AS 2050 and what we use on every job.

Can you re-point without doing a full restoration?

Yes. Re-pointing on its own is a common job, particularly before storm season or a sale. If the tiles are faded and the roof is due for coating anyway, it is cheaper to do the re-pointing as part of a restoration than to come back later.

Will the new pointing match my roof colour?

Flexible pointing comes in a range of colours and we match it to the tile, or to the new coating if the roof is being restored, so the ridge line does not stand out.