Re-roofing

Most roof restorations on an average home take 3–7 working days. The time depends on the roof’s size and material, how much repair work is needed, and the weather, since coatings can’t go onto a wet roof or be applied in rain. Your roof stays on the whole time, so unlike a re-roof you can carry on living at home as normal.

A roof restoration for an average New Zealand home typically costs $4000-$7000. The price depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material and condition, and how much repair is needed before coating. That’s a fraction of the cost of replacing the roof: re-roofing a standard Auckland home costs around $14,000 -$32,000 in long-run steel, and $22,000 - $45,000 or more for concrete or clay tile conversion. White Roofing provides free on-site quotes in Auckland and Tauranga.

Roof restoration is worth it if your roof is structurally sound but worn, faded or starting to rust. It costs far less than a re-roof and can add 10 or more years of life. Replacement is the better investment when the roof has reached the end of its life. Signs include iron that has rusted through, tiles breaking down across the whole roof, or ongoing leaks from failed materials. A proper inspection will tell you which one you need.

A quality roof restoration typically lasts 10 years or more, depending on the coating system, the preparation and how exposed your home is. Resene puts the average repaint interval for New Zealand roofs at 8–10 years for standard roof paint, while multi-coat membrane systems are built to last longer. White Roofing uses Shieldcoat membrane systems, which carry 10+ year performance guarantees.