Emergency roof repairs in Wellington
Storm damage and active leaks made safe first, then fixed properly once the weather allows.
When a gale lifts a sheet of iron or a branch comes through the roof, the first job is stopping more water getting in. We secure loose sheets, cover openings and divert water away from the inside of the house.
Once the roof is safe and the weather has eased, we come back to do the permanent repair, with photos of the damage and the fix for your records and your insurer.
Call straight away if you see
- A sheet of roofing iron lifted, flapping or missing
- Water coming through a ceiling light fitting or bulging plasterboard
- A branch or tree on the roof
- Flashings or ridging torn off in wind
- Spouting pulled away from the fascia and dumping water against the wall
NIWA describes Wellington as one of the windiest parts of New Zealand, with the strongest gusts near the south coast and Cook Strait. (NIWA, Wellington regional climatology)
What we do on an emergency call
We make the roof safe before anything else: fixing down loose sheets, fitting temporary covers and clearing debris that is holding water. We do not climb onto a roof in conditions that put the crew at risk, and we will tell you plainly if that means waiting until the wind drops.
If water has got into ceilings, switch off power to affected light fittings and do not use them until an electrician has checked them.
How the job works
Call or send the form
Tell us what you have noticed and where. We call back to book a time to look at the roof. If water is coming in now, call rather than using the form.
We inspect and photograph
We get on the roof (or use a drone or ladder where that is safer), photograph what matters, and check the underside where we can reach it.
Written quote with the photos
You get the photos, what we found, and a written price. If repair, restore and replace are all options, we price them side by side.
The work, then proof
We do the job, clean up, and send photos of the finished work so you can see what was done on a roof you cannot easily see yourself.
Emergency Roof Repairs across the Wellington region
Our busiest emergency days follow southerly fronts and spring northwesterlies. Exposed suburbs on ridges and the south coast get hit first, so if your neighbours' roofs are losing iron, check yours from the ground.
We work right across Wellington City, and also offer emergency roof repairs in Lower Hutt, emergency roof repairs in Upper Hutt, emergency roof repairs in Porirua, emergency roof repairs in Kapiti Coast.
Emergency Roof Repairs: common questions
Do you charge more for emergency call-outs?
Urgent work outside normal hours can cost more, and we tell you the rate before we come out. The permanent repair is quoted separately in writing.
Should I go up on the roof myself?
No. Wet, windy roofs are dangerous. Stay inside, move belongings away from leaks, put out buckets, and call us.
Can you help with an insurance claim?
We supply dated photos of the damage and a written description of the repair, which is what most insurers ask for.
Got a leak or a roof question?
Call now, or send a few details and we will call you back with next steps.