New & Used Tile Specialists in Schofields

Schofields, about 45 km north‑west of Sydney’s CBD in the City of Blacktown, sits on land originally occupied by the Darug people. The suburb takes its name from John Schofield (1803–1884), a former convict turned timber-getter who settled here in the mid‑1800s after being granted 600 acres along Windsor Road. The introduction of the Blacktown, Richmond railway in 1864 boosted local development, with a small platform known as “Schofield's Siding” eventually evolving into Schofields railway station—rebuilt in 2011 to accommodate modern commuter demand. During World War II, much of the area was taken over as RAAF Station Schofields (1942–44), later becoming HMAS Nirimba, a Royal Australian Navy apprentice training base until 1994. These sites have since been redeveloped into residential estates like Akuna Vista, with archaeological surveys revealing colonial‑era homesteads, orchards and Aboriginal cultural sites. Until the late 1990s, Schofields remained semi‑rural, with scattered farms and orchards featuring timber slab huts and corrugated‑iron or bark roofing. From the mid‑2000s, rapid suburbanisation brought extensive housing developments featuring brick homes with terracotta Marseilles‑style and concrete roof tiles—reflecting broader Western Sydney trends. The current population has surged over 500 percent since 2001, with nearly 3,000 new homes planned as part of the North‑West Growth Area. This fast growth has created strong demand for roofing materials, especially for maintenance, extensions and matching mid‑2000s tile styles. Local supply options include a range of metal roofing and tile suppliers in nearby suburbs like Seven Hills, Riverstone and Blacktown. Rooftile Recyclers supports Schofields by supplying reclaimed terracotta and concrete tiles that match the styles used in early developments. These recycled tiles are ideal for reroofing, extensions or heritage‑style facelifts. By reusing quality materials from around Sydney, we help minimise landfill waste, reduce costs and preserve the visual character of this rapidly evolving suburb—bridging its rural‑past with its suburban‑present and future.