Roof leak repairs in Wellington
We find where the water actually gets in, which is often metres from the stain, and fix that.
A water stain on the ceiling tells you there is a leak. It rarely tells you where. Water that gets past a flashing or a worn fixing runs along the underlay, purlins and rafters before it drips, so the wet patch can be well away from the hole. Patching the roof above the stain is the most common reason a leak comes back.
We trace the path from the inside and the outside, find the entry point, and repair it properly: re-sealing or replacing the flashing, swapping failed screws and washers, or replacing the damaged sheet or tile. Then we check the timber it has been soaking.
Where Wellington roofs usually leak
- Flashings around chimneys, skylights, vents and solar or aerial brackets
- Valleys, where two roof slopes meet and carry the most water
- Ridge and barge flashings lifted by wind
- Fixings with perished washers, or screws that have backed out
- Rusted laps, where sheets overlap and salt sits unwashed
- Cracked or slipped tiles, and broken ridge mortar
Building Code clause E2 requires a roof to stop outside water getting in and causing damage or undue dampness. (MBIE, Building Code clause E2 External moisture)
Repair, or is it time for more?
Most leaks are local and a repair is the right answer. But if we find rust through the steel in several places, or fixings failing right across the roof, we will say so and show you the photos. You decide; we just make sure you are not paying for the same leak twice.
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.
Roof Leak Repairs across the Wellington region
Wellington's wind drives rain sideways and upwards, under laps and flashings that would stay dry in a calmer city. Many leaks here only show in a southerly or a strong northerly, so tell us which weather brings the drip. It narrows the search.
We work right across Wellington City, and also offer roof leak repairs in Lower Hutt, roof leak repairs in Upper Hutt, roof leak repairs in Porirua, roof leak repairs in Kapiti Coast.
Roof Leak Repairs: common questions
Can you fix a leak while it is raining?
We can make it safe. In wet weather we cover the area and stop water coming in, then come back to do the permanent repair once the roof is dry and safe to work on.
Why does my roof only leak in certain winds?
Wind pressure pushes water uphill under laps, flashings and ridges. A gap that sheds water in still rain can let it in during a gale. That pattern is a useful clue for finding the entry point.
Will my insurance cover a roof leak?
That depends on your policy and the cause. Sudden storm damage is treated differently from wear and tear. Our photo report records what we found, which helps when you talk to your insurer.
Got a leak or a roof question?
Call now, or send a few details and we will call you back with next steps.