Dark long-run metal roof on a Wellington house against a blue sky

Roof inspections in Wellington

A photo report on the roof's condition, with a clear repair, restore or replace recommendation.

Most people never see their own roof. An inspection gives you photographs of what is there and a plain-language report of its condition, so you can plan, compare quotes, or decide on a purchase.

We look at the cladding, fixings, flashings, spouting and, where we can reach it, the underside of the roof.

Good reasons to book an inspection

  • Buying or selling a house
  • After a major storm
  • Before installing solar panels
  • An unexplained leak or stain
  • Planning maintenance or budgeting for a re-roof

Building Code clause B2 sets 5, 15 and 50 year minimum durability tiers depending on how hard a building element is to replace. (MBIE, Building Code clause B2 Durability)

What the report covers

Your report includes photos, a description of each issue, and a recommendation: repair now, restore, monitor, or plan to replace. Where we can, we include a rough cost range so you can budget.

How the job works

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Roof Inspections across the Wellington region

For homes on steep Wellington sections we may use a drone or ladder where full roof access is unsafe, and we say where that limits the inspection.

We work right across Wellington City, and also offer roof inspections in Lower Hutt, roof inspections in Upper Hutt, roof inspections in Porirua, roof inspections in Kapiti Coast.

Roof Inspections: common questions

Is this a full building inspection?

No. It covers the roof, flashings and spouting. A building inspector covers the rest of the house.

How long until I get the report?

We tell you when to expect it when we book the visit.

Can you inspect before I add solar?

Yes. That is one of the most useful times to inspect.

Got a leak or a roof question?

Call now, or send a few details and we will call you back with next steps.