Long-run metal roofing in Wellington
Corrugated and trapezoidal long-run, with profile, coating and fixings matched to your roof and exposure.
Long-run metal is the standard roof across the Wellington region for good reason: it is light, it sheds water and wind well when fixed properly, and it suits everything from villas to modern homes.
The details make the difference: the right profile for your pitch, the right coating for your distance from the sea, and fixings and flashings that suit both.
What we specify for each roof
- Profile: corrugated for most villas and bungalows, trapezoidal for lower pitches and long runs
- Coating: matched to your corrosion exposure zone
- Fixings and washers compatible with the sheet and coating
- Flashings, ridging and spouting in matching or compatible materials
- Underlay and framing checks before new sheets go on
BRANZ gives minimum roof pitches of 8 degrees for corrugated and 3 degrees for most trapezoidal profiles. (BRANZ, Replacing a profiled metal roof)
Why the coating choice matters near the coast
Salt is the main enemy of a metal roof. BRANZ advises against zinc and aluminium coated steel within 200 metres of breaking surf, and recommends washing painted metal roofs every year, or every 6 months in severe marine areas.
Mixing incompatible metals, for example copper or lead runoff onto coated steel, can also cause corrosion. We check for this on additions and repairs.
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.
Metal Roofing across the Wellington region
Much of the Wellington region is within reach of salt spray, from the south coast and harbour bays to Porirua and Kapiti. Inland valleys in the Hutt can be gentler. We specify for your actual site.
We work right across Wellington City, and also offer metal roofing in Lower Hutt, metal roofing in Upper Hutt, metal roofing in Porirua, metal roofing in Kapiti Coast.
Metal Roofing: common questions
Corrugated or trapezoidal: which is better?
Neither is better everywhere. Corrugated suits the look of older homes and steeper pitches; trapezoidal profiles handle lower pitches. Your roof pitch often decides it.
Is a metal roof noisy in rain?
With proper underlay and ceiling insulation most people find it no louder than other roofs. The underlay also helps with condensation.
Can you match the colour of my existing roof?
We can usually match or closely match standard colours for repairs and extensions. Faded roofs will not match new sheets exactly at first.
Got a leak or a roof question?
Call now, or send a few details and we will call you back with next steps.