Honest crew · quoted what they said they'd quote · finished on time. Roof looks brand new. Would call again.
Ballarat · VIC
20+ Years’ Roofing Experience Behind Ballarat Metal Roof Replacements
Owner on site for every quote. Same crew, same standard, since the company started. Here's how Vicwest Roofing got here — and who answers when you call.
- ✓ 10-year workmanship warranty on eligible roof replacements
- ✓ VICWEST GROUP PTY LTD · ABN 69 622 718 361
- ✓ 4.1 Google rating from 18 reviews
Vicwest Roofing started serving Ballarat and the surrounding region over two decades ago, during a period when many local roofing firms were small-scale operators without the capacity to handle larger commercial projects or multi-site work. The founders saw an opportunity to build a roofing company that could scale—taking on everything from residential re-roofs in Delacombe to full commercial roof replacements in Geelong—without sacrificing the responsiveness and quality that smaller operators prided themselves on. The business grew steadily through repeat clients and referrals, establishing workshops in both Ballarat and Geelong to cover the geographic spread between the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Central Highlands. Today, Vicwest Roofing operates as one of the largest roofing contractors in Western Victoria, with the infrastructure to manage projects across a 100km service radius while maintaining the same standards that built the business in the first place.
Vicwest Roofing specialises in three core services. Roof replacements are the primary offering—removing old tile, asbestos, or corrugated iron roofs and installing new Colorbond® or Zincalume® metal roofing systems with a 10-year workmanship warranty. This covers residential homes, rural sheds, and commercial buildings across Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, Bacchus Marsh, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Creswick, and Maryborough. New roof installation for new builds and extensions follows the same material standards, coordinating with builders to ensure weatherproofing is completed on schedule. Gutter and downpipe replacement rounds out the service list—fitting Colorbond® fascia, quad gutters, and downpipes with optional leaf guard systems to prevent blockages and water damage. All three services use the same crew, the same materials suppliers, and the same quality control process.
How we got here
How we got to where we are
- Day oneA licensed roofer with a single ute
Started taking on residential re-roofs in Ballarat · word-of-mouth referrals filled the calendar within months.
- Early yearsFirst commercial contracts
Local schools and warehouses asked us back · added a second crew · invested in proper safety equipment.
- Mid-growthColorbond® accreditation
Joined the BlueScope Steel selected installer program · only Australian-made Colorbond goes on customer roofs.
- Today4.1★ across 18 reviews · same crew, same standard
Still owner-on-site for every quote · 10-year workmanship warranty in writing · servicing Ballarat and surrounding areas.
What customers say
4.1★ · 18 reviews on Google
Real reviews from Ballarat homeowners and builders. We don't write our own.
Did a full Colorbond replacement on our weatherboard. Tidy site, no surprises on the invoice. 10-year warranty in writing.
Got a quote in 24 hours like they said. Storm damage repair done within the week. Insurance paperwork made easy.
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