Best Roofers in Dunedin
We assessed 12 roofers in Dunedin and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 274 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 5 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 Dunedin
The top 5 roofers in Dunedin are #1 Roof Doctors, #2 Roof Craft, #3 Affordable Roofing and Maintenance, #4 Freeman Roofing, and #5 Dunedin Roofing Systems, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Roof Doctors
★ 4.9 91 reviews +1 Top5 Score 159 +15★ 85 4★ 4 1★ 2Roof Doctors takes on tile restorations, butynol flat roofs, corrugated iron replacements, and large-scale industrial re-roofing, including on century-old homes with dormers and multi-level layouts. Quoted prices have come in notably cheaper than competing bids, and the office team keeps clients updated by email from first contact through to completion.
location_on 75 Reid Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin
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Roof Craft Dunedin
★ 5.0 44 reviews +3 Top5 Score 152 +35★ 44Roof Craft coordinates leak repairs, full re-roofs, and asbestos removal, with Josh managing multiple specialist teams so clients deal with one point of contact throughout. Timelines quoted at the start are met, and several clients note no surprise costs appeared once work was underway.
location_on 15 Tyne Street, Mosgiel
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Affordable Roofing and Maintenance Otago Ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 20 reviews +3 Top5 Score 144 +85★ 20Affordable Roofing and Maintenance gets new roofs, chimney flashing, skylight repairs, and nail replacements done ahead of schedule and within or under the quoted price. Paul is the named contact throughout, assessing problems quickly, issuing quotes the next day, and advising on future-proofing steps before wrapping up.
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Freeman Roofing Dunedin
↓ 1★ 4.9 29 reviews Top5 Score 143 +15★ 27 4★ 2Freeman Roofing stocks flashings, fittings, and roofing materials for same-day collection, with staff calculating quantities and having orders ready at the counter in under an hour. Ronnie is the name that comes up most for hands-on advice about materials and logistics, and the team works fast enough that customers can pull their vehicle around and load up without waiting.
location_on 65 Main South Road, Green Island, Dunedin
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New Zealand Roofing Systems [ NZRS ] trading as Dunedin Roofing Systems [ DRS ]
★ 4.4 29 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 23 4★ 2 1★ 4Dunedin Roofing Systems carries out full re-roofs and emergency repairs, with several clients noting that same-day or next-day response to urgent issues is the norm rather than the exception. Angela, Kerry, Nina, and Greg are named across multiple jobs as the contacts who kept communication clear from quote through to completion, including for clients coordinating from overseas.
location_on 251 South Road, Caversham, Dunedin
Before you hire a roofer in Dunedin
Drawn from 129 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 likely cost between $15,000 and $40,000 or more.
Corrugated steel such as Colorsteel sits toward the lower end, while tiles, slate, and standing seam metal push costs higher. Roof pitch, access difficulty, and whether old materials need disposal all affect the final price significantly.
How do I know if a roofer's recommended repairs are actually necessary? expand_more
Ask the roofer to provide photos taken from the roof before any work begins, so you can see the actual condition with your own eyes. A legitimate assessment should identify specific problem areas, explain why repair or replacement is the right call, and give you a written summary you can show to a second roofer for comparison.
Reviews here show that honest roofers will sometimes repair a roof to buy time before a full replacement is needed, rather than pushing for the bigger job straight away. If a roofer recommends a full re-roof without showing you documented evidence of the damage, get at least one more quote before committing.
What should a roofing quote include before I accept it? expand_more
A solid quote names the specific roofing product and grade being installed, not just a generic description like iron or tiles. It should itemise disposal of old materials, replacement of underlay, flashings, and any gutter work, since these are the costs that most often cause budget blowouts.
One reviewer flagged that a payment schedule in the contract caused some initial concern, so make sure you understand the milestone payments before signing. Check whether building consent is included in the scope, as full re-roofs are building work under the Building Act 2004 and often require consent.
What are the warning signs of a roofer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A roofer who charges a call-out fee just to provide a quote, especially on a large job, is a flag worth noting.
- –Vague verbal promises with no written itemised quote leave you unprotected if the scope or price changes.
- –Charging for additional work discovered on site without first getting your approval is a pattern seen in negative reviews here.
- –A roofer who cannot show proof of Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) registration with a Roofing licence should not be doing your re-roof.
- –Poor or absent cleanup after each day of work signals a lack of care that often extends to the workmanship itself.
- –One reviewer described a leaking result after work was completed, so ask specifically what warranty covers defects after the job is done.
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 Licensed Building Practitioners public register.
- –Ask whether they are a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ), which sets industry standards and a code of practice for members.
- –Ask what happens if they find additional damage once the old roof is stripped, and confirm in writing that no extra charges will be added without your prior approval.
- –Ask whether disposal of old roofing material, replacement of underlay, and all flashings are included in the quoted price.
- –Ask what workmanship warranty they provide and get it in writing, separate from any product warranty offered by the manufacturer.
- –Ask who will actually be on site doing the work, since some operators use subcontractors, and confirm that those subcontractors are also appropriately licensed.
Also recommended roofers in Dunedin
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Raise The Roof Roofing ltd
↑ 1★ 4.7 15 reviews Top5 Score 1315★ 14 1★ 1Raise the Roof covers full re-roofs, leak detection and on-the-spot repairs, with Jono leading jobs personally from initial quote through to completion on older houses where unexpected problems are common. When complications emerge mid-job, the team works through them without passing extra stress back to the client, and pricing has come in competitively against four or five other quotes.
location_on Central Dunedin, Dunedin
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Apex Roofing Otago
↑ 1★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 10Apex Roofing Otago handles tile-to-steel conversions, flat roof recoveries, leak detection and repairs, turning up on the agreed days and finishing within the quoted price each time. Haydn willingly liaises with scaffolders and other trades on site, so clients running a larger project deal with one roofer who keeps everything moving rather than chasing multiple contractors.
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Impact Roofing & Plumbing
↑ 1★ 4.2 20 reviews Top5 Score 1285★ 15 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 3Impact Roofing & Plumbing follows through where other roofing companies drop the ball, getting back to enquiries promptly and keeping clients informed at every step from first contact to completed repair. The office-to-van communication stands out, with staff passing job details accurately so the person on-site arrives already understanding what needs to be done.
location_on 10B Strathallan Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin
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Peak Roofing Otago
↑ 1★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 1265★ 8Peak Roofing takes on full roof replacements, spouting and downpipe installs, and recladding work including complex turret structures, finishing each job with straight lines and clean sites at the end of every day. Tony leads the team throughout, keeping clients informed at each stage, and multiple reviewers note they arrived on the scheduled date and completed the work faster than expected.
location_on 17 Reid Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin
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Top Notch Roofing Otago
★ 4.5 8 reviews Top5 Score 1245★ 7 1★ 1Top Notch Roofing carries out full re-roofs, leak repairs, flashing replacements, spouting installs, and flat roof work, with Nathan holding the 2023 RANZ Metal Roofer of the Year title. Invoicing is itemised clearly enough that clients on large, multi-stage jobs have reported no need to query a single line of cost.
location_on 31 Carlyle Road, Mosgiel
About this ranking
What the 10 roofers listed above hold, at the 5 September 2026 check.
We first assessed roofers in Dunedin in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Roof Doctors has held first place at every check, and Roof Craft and Freeman Roofing have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. 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
- Sep 2026
Top Notch Roofing entered the list at #10.
- Jul 2026
- May 2026
Dunedin Roofing Systems entered the top 5, up from #9. Affordable Roofing and Maintenance entered the top 5 at #5. Apex Roofing Otago left the top 5, down to #8. Impact Roofing & Plumbing entered the list at #9.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Dunedin Roofing Systems entered the list at #9.
- Mar 2026
First check. Roof Doctors #1.
How are the top roofers in Dunedin chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Dunedin. 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 Dunedin. 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.