Best Roofers in Christchurch
We assessed 16 roofers in Christchurch and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 654 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 14 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you need a leak repaired, a full re-roof or a new roof, roofing work is expensive and hard to fix if done poorly. Ask any roofing contractor for a written warranty on both materials and workmanship, confirm they carry public liability insurance, and request photos of recent comparable jobs before committing.
Top 5 Roofers in Christchurch
The top 5 roofers in Christchurch are #1 The Roofer, #2 Re-Roofing Specialists, #3 Winter And Son Roofing, #4 Christchurch Roof Restorations, and #5 Action Reroofing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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The Roofer
★ 5.0 130 reviews +6 Top5 Score 169 +15★ 130The Roofer takes on leak diagnosis, flue removal and re-sheeting, ridge tile sealing, and moss treatment, completing jobs while clients are at work and leaving no visible trace of the original problem. Adrian sends detailed written quotes before starting and checks in with the client before making any decisions on site, which removes most of the back-and-forth that slows down roofing work.
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Re-Roofing Specialists(SI) Ltd
★ 4.9 140 reviews +2 Top5 Score 168 +15★ 134 4★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 2Re-Roofing Specialists coordinates full roof replacements across houses, garages, and sleepouts, and also manages associated work like spouting, guttering, and insulation by bringing in trusted subcontractors. Glen visits quickly to quote, walks clients through material and colour options before booking, and the crews consistently leave sites tidy and work around neighbours to keep disruption low.
location_on 41 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch
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Winter And Son Roofing
verifiedVerified★ 4.9 53 reviews +6 Top5 Score 154 -25★ 51 4★ 1 1★ 1Winter And Son Roofing gets emergency jobs done fast, covering broken tile replacement, full roof rescrews, storm leaks, and new roof installations, often responding within hours of a call on weekends and public holidays. Rick has sourced materials, arranged access equipment, and completed repairs the same day, and routinely conducts drone assessments on site to flag other issues without pressure to spend more.
location_on 7 Luxembourg Crescent, Halswell, Christchurch schedule Open 24 hours
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Christchurch Roof Restorations
↑ 1★ 4.9 41 reviews +6 Top5 Score 153 +35★ 40 1★ 1Christchurch Roof Restorations takes on roof tile repairs, decramastic tile work, moss and lichen treatment, gutter clearing, rust treatment, and full roof repaints, often completing jobs quickly after first contact. Jason and Carly walk clients through the process from start to finish, and have gone beyond the agreed scope on multiple jobs, such as securing loose ridge roofing and clearing blocked driveway drains, without being asked.
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Action Reroofing
↓ 1★ 4.7 76 reviews Top5 Score 1515★ 68 4★ 2 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 2Action Reroofing replaces concrete tile and old iron roofs with new metal roofing, spouting, flashings, and downpipes, and will travel to difficult locations like Lyttelton that many roofers decline to quote. James visits sites in person rather than quoting remotely, keeps clients informed when weather causes delays, and leaves properties tidy at the end of each working day.
location_on 20A Dunbarton Street, Redwood, Christchurch
Before you hire a roofer in Christchurch
Drawn from 189 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does roofing work typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Re-roofing in New Zealand runs from $80 to $200 per square metre for materials and labour combined. A standard house with 150 to 200 square metres of roof area will cost between $15,000 and $40,000 or more for a full replacement.
Corrugated steel such as Colorsteel sits at the lower end, while concrete tiles, clay tiles, and standing seam metal push costs higher. Roof pitch, access difficulty, and whether flashings, underlay, and old material disposal are included can all shift the final price significantly.
How do I know if a roofer's recommended repairs are actually necessary? expand_more
A credible roofer should show you the evidence before you agree to anything, whether that is photos taken on the day, a drone assessment, or a written inspection report with specific findings. Some operators in Christchurch have done exactly this, providing drone footage and pointing out issues without pressure to upsell, which is the standard you should expect.
If a roofer recommends a full re-roof on a house with localised leaks, ask them to explain why a targeted repair will not suffice, and get a second opinion from a different contractor before committing. Under the Building Act 2004, roofing work must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) holding a Roofing licence, so checking the LBP register before accepting any assessment adds an important layer of verification.
What should a roofing quote include before I accept it? expand_more
A written quote should name the specific materials to be used, including the brand and grade of roofing steel or tile product, so you can compare like for like across multiple quotes. It should also spell out whether disposal of the old roof, replacement of underlay, new flashings, spouting, and downpipes are included or priced separately, since these are the items that most often cause the final invoice to exceed the original figure. Christchurch roofers who drew strong reviews provided detailed, itemised quotes promptly, in some cases within hours of a site visit, which is a reasonable benchmark to hold others to.
What are the warning signs of a roofer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Pricing that reads as a rough guess rather than a measured, itemised quote is a red flag noted directly in reviews.
- –Missing multiple agreed appointment times without proactive contact suggests the same disorganisation will show up on the job itself.
- –Refusing to communicate by anything other than phone, or going silent after receiving photos, makes it impossible to hold anyone accountable if something goes wrong.
- –Carrying out work beyond the agreed scope without first consulting you and getting your approval before charging for it should be an automatic dealbreaker.
- –No explanation of what the quoted price does or does not include, particularly around old material removal and site cleanup, leaves you exposed to surprise costs.
- –Vague or verbal-only warranties with no written terms mean you have little recourse if the repair fails within months.
What should you ask before hiring a roofer? expand_more
- –Ask whether they hold a current Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Roofing licence and request their LBP number so you can verify it on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment LBP register.
- –Ask whether they are a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ), which requires members to meet minimum standards of trade competence and professional conduct.
- –Ask for a written, itemised quote that separately lists materials, labour, disposal of old roofing, flashings, gutters, and any consent fees so you can compare quotes accurately.
- –Ask what their process is if they discover additional damage once the old roof is removed, specifically whether they will contact you for approval before doing extra work and charging for it.
- –Ask what workmanship warranty they provide in writing, how long it covers, and who to contact if a leak appears after the job is signed off.
- –Ask whether a building consent is required for the work and, if so, who is responsible for obtaining it and whether that cost is included in the quote.
Also recommended roofers in Christchurch
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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RMS Roofing and Waterproofing
↑ 1★ 4.9 42 reviews Top5 Score 148 +15★ 41 1★ 1RMS Roofing carries out full roof replacements, leak repairs on complex surfaces like butanol roofs, and refurbishments including skylight installation. Yuri explains which work is needed and why before starting, coordinates scaffolding and other trades where required, and has charged clients less than quoted when a job turned out simpler than expected.
location_on unit 10/8 Dakota Crescent, Wigram, Christchurch
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Edwards & Hardy
↓ 1★ 4.3 80 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 61 4★ 5 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 12Edwards & Hardy covers moss and lichen spraying, sealer coats, storm damage repairs, and full roof replacements, with clients returning over many years for recurring treatment cycles. They photograph the roof after each visit, email a report of any issues spotted, and give clients up to three months to pay rather than requiring payment on the day.
location_on 15 Seven Mile Drive, Belfast, Christchurch
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Kowhai Roofs Christchurch
★ 4.5 34 reviews +3 Top5 Score 143 +15★ 27 4★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 3Kowhai Roofs restores concrete and decramastic tile roofs through crack repair, tile replacement, moss removal, sealing, and multi-coat painting, including large-scale jobs across multiple properties. On-site managers walk clients through colour choices before work begins, crews keep sites clean throughout, and tight timelines given by clients have been met without cutting corners on finish.
location_on 342 Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch
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Huston Cross Limited
★ 4.7 33 reviews +1 Top5 Score 141 +15★ 28 4★ 3 1★ 2Huston Cross carries out full roof replacements, asbestos roof removal, and guttering and downpipe replacement, including steep, complex, and weather-exposed roofs that require extra planning. On challenging jobs they coordinate scaffolders, asbestos removers, and roofing crews together, and have protected clients' financial interests when material costs rose during the project.
location_on 73 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch
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JRS Trades Limited
★ 4.8 25 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 23 4★ 1 1★ 1JRS Trades handles full re-roofs, new-build metal roofing and cladding, and spouting and guttering, with clients repeatedly noting that pricing was explained clearly from the first contact and updated when scope changed. Justin and Rayner have both been named for offering practical advice on profiles and flashings that reduced costs without compromising the finished result.
location_on 1/6 Seven Mile Drive, Belfast, Christchurch
About this ranking
What the 10 roofers listed above hold, at the 14 September 2026 check.
We first assessed roofers in Christchurch in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; The Roofer has held it since August 2026. Re-Roofing Specialists and Action Reroofing have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess roofers in, the 131 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 2.5% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: The Roofer. Christchurch Roof Restorations entered the top 5, up from #7. Edwards & Hardy left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jun 2026
Edwards & Hardy entered the top 5 at #5. Kowhai Roofs entered the list at #10.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. RMS Roofing left the top 5, down to #6. Huston Cross entered the list at #9.
- Mar 2026
First check. Re-Roofing Specialists #1.
Latest check, 14 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top roofers in Christchurch chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Christchurch. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Christchurch. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.