The Best Roofing Contractors in Christchurch

Updated 18 October 2021

In this guide, we outline roofing repair costs, the option of repairing and must-know tips when you are organising quotes. 
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Our Christchurch roofing contractor guide covers:​​​
Know this first - the life of a roof
  • Most Christchurch homes have tile, corrugated iron or colour steel roofs. Roofs are designed to last at least 40 years, with slate and tile being the most hard-wearing material. Right now, colour steel is the most popular material for re-roofing projects.
  • Unlike walls or flooring which are apparent when they need repairs, roofing is usually hidden and below a homeowner’s radar. Warning signs of a roofing problem include damp or leaks (usually caused by a slipped tile or hole). Discolouration on your ceiling or walls is also another indicator of a roofing issue. 
  • Roofing repairs also tend to be both infrequent and then urgent at the same time. The bad news is that anything to do with roofing is usually expensive - $20,000 for a new roof on a standard family home is not uncommon.

How to get the best price for a roofing replacement or repair

  1. Arrange a visit – most roofing companies will expect to visit your property to be able to indicate a price, even if it’s only to replace tiles and clean gutters. 
  2. Expect an estimate rather than a fixed-price quote – roofers don’t know the condition of what’s under a roof until then begin work, so it can be challenging to give an exact price until the existing roof is removed. 
  3. ALWAYS request for quotes or estimates in writing – make sure they are ‘fully inclusive’. This means they include all materials, scaffolding, GST, labour and rubbish removal
  4. If you don't understand something make sure you ask – if you notice that one roofing contractor includes an item that another doesn’t, ask about it. Don’t go ahead without fully understanding what you are paying for. Roofing work is too big and too expensive to allow room for confusion and misunderstanding.
  5. Know that the cheapest isn’t always best – read reviews (our trusted Christchurch roofers list is a great place to start). 
  6. Understand and communicate your timeline – how urgently do you need the work completed? If you are not in a rush, arranging estimates or quotes in advance will give you (and the roofer) flexibility to lock down a date. 

​How much does a new roof cost?

  • Prices vary based on the size, but you can expect to pay $100+GST per m2 for materials and installation, making a standard 150 m2 four-bedroom house cost around $18,000 including GST. 
  • Scaffolding costs will usually be on top of that and could be $2,000 or even $5,000 for a double-stories home.

Roofing repairs or roof replacement – which is more cost-effective?
  • New roofing is expensive, but so can roofing repairs. A recent Stuff.co.nz article suggested that in some scenarios, “patching a roof could be half the price of a new roof”. It also suggested repairs may cost “a third, or a quarter of the cost (of a new roof) which might keep it going another five years”.
  • The answer as to what is more cost-effective depends on the state of the roof and your budget. If you’re planning to sell your home shortly, an old roof will be identified by buyers as a way to get the asking price down. 
  • A new roof is an asset in the housing market - in most cases, a new roof makes the home more saleable and makes it more competitive against similar properties.

​Selecting a Christchurch Roofer - 10 things to ask before agreeing to a quote or estimate

Once you’ve chosen a roofer that meets your needs, you need to talk and agree on several essential points. Specifically, these are:
  1. What happens if there are (unforeseen) additional charges?
  2. What happens if bad weather delays the project?
  3. What happens if the project finishes later than planned?
  4. What hours the roofing company works, and will work be done at the weekend if required?
  5. What roofing materials will be used, and do they come with a guarantee?
  6. Will sub-contractors be used?
  7. Will scaffolding be used, and is this included in the quote?
  8. What happens there is a dispute over the quality of workmanship, i.e. if something is below standard?
  9. Is rubbish removal included in the agreed cost?
  10. What are the terms of payment?

The best way to address these issues is to agree to everything up front in a written contract. This gives you a record of your expectations and protects both you and the roofer. While such an agreement is recommended for roofing replacements, it can also be used for smaller roofing repair work.

Be aware – the replacement of roofing material due to movement and age is deemed to be general home maintenance and therefore, does not require Christchurch Council consents. However, check with your roofing company about this.
Paying a roofing contractor
  1. Your contract should outline a schedule of payments.
  2. You should agree on a schedule for payments in advance of work starting. It’s not unusual to be asked for an upfront payment, and the final payment should only be paid when you are satisfied with the work and have received all necessary paperwork relating to it.

How much should I expect to pay for roofing repair or replacement?
  1. What you’ll pay will be driven by the size of your home, the number of levels (and how much scaffolding you’ll need) and the roofing material chosen.
  2. The best approach is to get quotes from three to four roofing contractors and select one based on who best meets your needs. 
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The Best Christchurch Roofing Companies Available Right Now

​Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Roofing companies in Christchurch. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

Roofline Canterbury Ltd

Base: Hornby South, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 4:30 pm 
​Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Review rating: Not specified 
Website:  Roofline Canterbury Ltd
Facebook Page: Roofline Canterbury Ltd
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 349 8439

Customer Feedback:
  • Quick to take action
  • Delivers within the time frame
  • Communicates well with the clients
  • Arrives on the site on time

Pros:
  • Reasonably priced services
  • Items are produced on time and to the specifications required

Cons:
  • None 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Roofline Canterbury Ltd is locally owned and operated that manufactures and installs roof and claddings
  • Has more than 40 years of industry experience and leans towards providing personalised service and high-quality products
  • Caters to small home renovations up to large commercial developments
  • Provides services for new roofing, re-roofing, asbestos removal, spouting and guttering ​

Re-Roofing Specialists(SI) Ltd

Base: Burnside, Christchurch 
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Review rating: Not specified
Website:  Re-Roofing Specialists(SI) Ltd
Facebook Page: None
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 352 4007

Customer Feedback:
  • Highly reliable workers who are pleasant to deal with
  • Quick to respond
  • Reasonably priced services
  • Leaves the section clean and tidy
  • Communicates all the necessary information to the client

Pros:
  • Work is carried out and finished within the schedule
  • Fastly provides a quotation

Cons:
  • None 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Re-Roofing Specialists(SI) Ltd offers affordable roofing services with fast, reliable service to all types of property within the Christchurch area
  • They started operation in 1975, and they still provide the same, high-quality performance roof installations since then
  • Does re-roofing, roof replacement and repairs ​

Action Reroofing

​Base: Redwood, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am – 7 pm, at 12 pm - 4 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Review rating: Not specified 
Website:  Action Re-roofing
Facebook Page: Action Reroofing
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  027 273 7663

Customer Feedback:
  • Always on time and leaves the place tidy
  • Excellent workmanship
  • Genuinely wants to do the best job
  • Very accommodating and efficient tradesmen
  • Highly responsive to enquiries

Pros:
  • Makes sure that the client is aware of the work taking place
  • Operates on Saturdays 
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Cons:
  • None 
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Action Re-roofing works on light commercial and residential re-roofing applications
  • For more than 15 years since they started their business, they remain unbeatable for the service, reliability and value for money that they offer
  • Provides services for re-roofing, roof repairs, roof leaks maintenance and tile conversions

Huston Cross Limited

Base: Addington, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.4/5
Facebook Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Huston Cross Limited
Facebook Page: Huston Cross Limited
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 331 6578

Customer Feedback:
  • Handles the projects well
  • Clear in all their communication
  • Professionally answers all questions and is good at explaining the procedure 
  • Easy to work with

Pros:
  • Uses top-quality materials for the roofing
  • Has excellent organisational skills that make the job run smoothly

Cons:
  • None 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Huston Cross Limited has a team of qualified roof installers specialising in home and commercial re-roofing
  • Provides service to the Christchurch area as well as the wider Canterbury region
  • Installs innovative steel and iron wall cladding that are both durable and aesthetically-pleasing

​Thomas Butynol Roofing Ltd

Base: Addington, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Review rating: None 
Website:  Thomas Butynol Roofing Ltd
Facebook Page: None
Email address: Not specified 
​Phone:  0274 320 586

Customer Feedback:
  • Keeps their clients updated during the process
  • Has a good eye for detail
  • Reasonable service charges
  • Trustworthy and informative team of tradespeople

Pros:
  • Immediately schedules inspection and quick to take action

Cons:
  • None 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Thomas Butynol Roofing Ltd is a Christchurch based roofing expert with more than 30 years of experience
  • Provides professional roofing services, roof repairs and re-roofing to all properties across the Canterbury region

​M Down Roofing Ltd

Base: Hoon Hay, Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Review rating: None
Website:  M Down Roofing Ltd
Facebook Page: M Down Roofing Ltd
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone: 0274 444 291

Customer Feedback:
  • Highly considerate of their clients
  • Works cleanly and tidy up after work
  • Knowledgeable about roofing
  • Job is done to a high standard

Pros:
  • Service rates are affordable and competitive
  • Has excellent workmanship resulting in a high-quality outcome

Cons:
  • None 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • M Down Roofing Ltd are roofing specialists that provide complete roofing services, re-roofing and repair works
  • Started operating in Christchurch 30 years ago, and they are known for being skilful when it comes to difficult flashing and leak repairs

​Advanced Guttering Roofing Systems Ltd

​Base: Sockburn, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Wed 6 am – 5:30 pm, Thu 7 am – 5:30 pm, Fri 7 am – 4 pm  
​Google Review rating: 4.3/5
Facebook Review rating: Not available 
Website: Advanced Guttering Roofing Systems Ltd
Facebook Page: None  
Email address: None 
Phone: 0800 004 092 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Quick to take action
  • Delivers within the time frame
  • Communicates well with the clients
  • Arrives on the site on time
 
Pros:
  • Licensed Building Practitioner
  • Member of SiteSafe
  • Member of Roofing Association NZ 
  • Uses ColorSteel brand for their roofing services 
  • Accepts financing but is subject to standard lending criteria 
 
Cons:
  • Requires 50% deposit for any materials to be manufactured
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Advanced Guttering & Roofing Systems provides new roofing, replacement roofing, roof repairs, roof painting, commercial roofing, guttering, spouting, and roof inspections. 
  • They are SiteSafe qualified roofers and Licensed Building practitioners servicing Christchurch and the Canterbury region. 
Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the roofing companies listed on this page. Quotes and final bills for roofing repairs or replacements will vary, and our pricing guide is for informational purposes only. 

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