Roof restoration in Wellington
Clean, repair and recoat a sound roof for a fraction of the cost of replacing it, when it has the life left.
A roof that is faded, chalky or starting to show surface rust is not necessarily a roof that needs replacing. If the steel underneath is sound, a proper restoration can give it many more years.
We only recommend restoration when the roof is a good candidate. If the rust has gone through or the fixings are failing everywhere, paint will not fix it, and we will tell you.
Your roof may suit restoration if
- The paint is faded, chalky or peeling but the steel is solid
- Surface rust is limited to laps, edges and fixings
- There are no holes, soft spots or widespread failed fixings
- The framing and underlay are in reasonable condition
BRANZ links regular washing and maintenance of painted metal roofs to achieving their expected durability. (BRANZ, Replacing a profiled metal roof)
What a restoration involves
We wash the roof, treat moss and lichen, and treat or cut out rust. Damaged sheets are replaced, fixings swapped, and flashings resealed. Then the roof is primed where needed and painted in a system suited to your exposure, with the colour you choose.
Weather matters for paint. We schedule coatings for dry, settled days, which in Wellington can mean some flexibility on dates.
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 Restoration across the Wellington region
Coastal roofs in Lyall Bay, Eastbourne, Titahi Bay and along the Kapiti Coast lose coating faster on the sheltered parts that rain never washes. A restoration there pays to include a washing plan afterwards.
We work right across Wellington City, and also offer roof restoration in Lower Hutt, roof restoration in Upper Hutt, roof restoration in Porirua, roof restoration in Kapiti Coast.
Roof Restoration: common questions
How do I know if restoration or replacement is right?
Our inspection report looks at the steel, fixings, flashings and framing, then sets out repair, restore and replace options with prices. Restoration only makes sense on a structurally sound roof.
Can you restore a tile roof?
We repair and rebed tiles and ridges and treat growth. Whether a coating is worthwhile depends on the tile and its condition; we assess it on site.
How long does a restoration take?
It depends on the roof size and weather. We give you an expected time frame in the quote and keep you updated if rain moves it.
Got a leak or a roof question?
Call now, or send a few details and we will call you back with next steps.