Roof Replacement Wellington Specialists

Call us for all kinds of roof replacement Wellington services

Expert Roof Replacement Wellington

Is your home or business struggling against Wellington’s notorious winds and heavy rain?

At Southern Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd, we are your local specialists for complete roof replacement Wellington wide. With over 40 years of experience since 1982, our certified team ensures your property remains watertight, energy-efficient, and secure.

Why Choose Southern Plumbing for Your New Roof?

Certified Professionals: Our team consists of fully trained and accredited roofers, many of whom are Master Plumbers with decades of local expertise.
“Your Job On Time or it’s Free”: We stand by our unique guarantee—if we don’t turn up when we say we will, your job is free.
Premium Materials: We work with high-quality NZ-made materials like Colorsteel, long-run metal, and a variety of tiles (concrete, terracotta, and pressed metal).
Full Service: Beyond the roof itself, we handle chimney removal, scaffolding, skylight installation, and gutter or spouting replacement.

Signs You Need a Roof Replacement in Wellington

Don’t wait for a major storm to discover your roof has failed. Key indicators include:

Persistent Leaks: If multiple repairs haven’t fixed the issue or if water is damaging your internal structure.
Visible Rust or Decay: Extensive rust on iron roofs or cracked, porous tiles.
Age: Most roofs have a lifespan of 20–25 years; if yours is older, a full replacement is often more cost-effective than constant repairs.
Increasing Energy Bills: A failing roof loses its thermal properties, letting heat escape in winter.

Transparent Roof Replacement Costing

We provide free, no-obligation quotes for all roofing jobs. Our specialists can even use aerial mapping to give you an initial estimate before visiting your property.

Basic reroofing (standard materials): ~$8,000 – $15,000.
Mid-range reroofing (premium materials): ~$15,000 – $30,000.
High-end reroofing (complex designs): $30,000+.

Local Wellington Expertise

We proudly serve all suburbs including Tawa, Johnsonville, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Miramar, Karori, and the Kapiti Coast.

Contact Southern Plumbing today at 0800 484 353 for your expert roof replacement in Wellington.

Navigating Building Consents for Wellington Roof Replacement

Understanding whether you need a building consent for your roof replacement in Wellington is crucial for compliance and future property sales. At Southern Plumbing, we handle the technicalities to ensure your new roof meets all Wellington City Council and NZ Building Code requirements.

When You Don’t Need Consent (Exempt Work)

In many cases, re-roofing is considered “exempt building work” under Schedule 1 of the Building Act. You typically do not need a consent if:

Like-for-Like Replacement: You are replacing your roof with the same or very similar materials (e.g., old corrugated iron with new Colorsteel).

Durability Met: The existing roof has lasted at least 15 years, meeting the minimum durability requirement.
Lighter Materials: You are switching to a lighter material (e.g., moving from concrete tiles to long-run metal).

When Building Consent IS Required

A building consent is mandatory for more complex roof replacement Wellington projects, including:

Material Changes (Heavier): Changing from a light material to a heavier one (e.g., metal to concrete tiles) because it increases the structural load on your home.
Structural Alterations: Any changes to the roof’s pitch, shape, or framing (trusses and rafters).
Early Failure: If your current roof has failed within its first 15 years, the Council requires a consent to ensure the new system corrects previous failures.
New Openings: Installing new skylights or windows that require structural trimming.

Wellington Roof Replacement: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know if I need a roof repair or a full replacement?

While minor leaks can often be fixed with targeted repairs, you should consider a full roof replacement if you notice widespread rust on iron, cracked or porous tiles, or if your roof is over 20–25 years old. Our team provides professional roof inspections to give you a clear recommendation based on the current health of your roof.

2. How much does a roof replacement cost in Wellington?

Costs vary depending on materials and house size, but for a standard family home in Wellington, you can typically expect:

Basic Re-roofing: ~$10,000 – $20,000
Mid-Range (Colorsteel/Concrete Tiles): ~$20,000 – $50,000
High-End (Membrane/Slate): $50,000+
We offer free, no-obligation quotes that include aerial mapping to provide accurate estimates for your specific property.

3. Do I need a building consent to replace my roof in Wellington?

Not always. A building consent is usually NOT required for “like-for-like” replacements with the same or lighter materials. However, you will need consent if you are switching to a heavier material (e.g., from iron to concrete tiles), making structural changes, or if the original roof failed before its 15-year durability requirement.

4. How long does a new roof installation take?

Most residential roof replacements in Wellington are completed within 3 to 7 days, depending on the weather and the complexity of the design. We prioritize efficiency to minimize disruption to your home.

5. What is the “Your Job On Time or it’s Free” guarantee?

We understand that unreliable tradespeople are a major frustration. If we don’t turn up at the time we promised for your roofing job, the labour is completely free. This is our commitment to professional, reliable service across all Wellington suburbs.

6. Which roofing materials are best for Wellington’s high-wind zones?

For Wellington’s unique climate, we highly recommend Colorsteel for its durability and lightweight profile. In coastal areas like Seatoun or Lyall Bay, we use higher-grade, marine-rated materials to ensure your roof resists salt-spray corrosion for decades.

7. Are your roofers licensed and insured?

Yes. Every roofer at

Southern Plumbing

is fully trained and accredited. As certified Master Plumbers, our work is backed by public liability insurance and the Master Plumbers Guarantee, giving you total peace of mind.

Roof Safety and Access

The roofing industry is committed to ensure everyone goes home each night without injury. Like all of us, roof techs have the right to feel safe while working.

Working at heights requires a safe approach due to the risk of falling. The government has implemented strict legislation for the safety of the workers working on roofs. Government has introduced bigger fines for not following the right scaffolding regulations. If our roofers are on the first rung of a ladder, there is a risk that needs managing. If a contractor is found working at heights without taking precautions, training or equipment; he can be fined for it.

It is surprising what risks some customers expect us to undertake to fix their roof problems.

We are obligated to undertake a safety assessment before going to a work site. Once the risks have been assessed, implementing correct measures is done to safeguard people from falling.

This process is used to inspect the roof. We can sometimes inspect this with aerial photography or by attending the site.

Options for Staying Safe during Wellington roof replacement:

Viewing the roof from the ground
Rope Access equipment
Scaffolding
Edge protection
Cherry picker.

Roof profile types we work with

Flat Colorsteel Roofing

Dimondeck 400

Flat Butynol/Rubber Roofs

Concrete Tile

Corrugated Iron Long Run

Asphalt Shingles

Timber Shingles

Colorsteel Roofing

Decramastic Roof Tiles

Roof replacement services by our team is not limited to the above mentioned roof profiles. Call us today for all your roof replacement requirements in Wellington, Johnsonville, Tawa, Whitby, Miramar, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Petone, Island Bay, Berhampore, Churton Park, Days Bay, Kapiti Coast, Eastbourne, Haitaitai, and other suburbs.