Best Roofers in Nelson

We assessed 8 roofers in Nelson and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 154 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Roofers in Nelson

The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 8 analysed, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    Tasman Roofing Nelson

    ★ 5.0 19 reviews Score 137
    Highest
    5★ 19

    Tasman Roofing takes on villa re-roofs, commercial reproofs, and technical jobs with steep pitches or bespoke flashings, getting them done on time and within quoted price.

    4A Barros Place, Richmond, Nelson

    Call 03 544 0458 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Edwards & Hardy

    ★ 4.8 24 reviews Score 136
    1.4 behind
    5★ 22 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Edwards & Hardy covers roof moss and mould treatment, gutter cleaning, tile replacement, and full re-roofing in colour steel, making them a practical choice for ongoing maintenance as much as larger jobs.

    140 Pascoe Street, Annesbrook, Nelson

    Call 03 547 4723 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Contour Nelson

    ★ 4.5 48 reviews Score 131
    6.5 behind
    5★ 40 4★ 3 1★ 5

    Contour Nelson turns around quotes within 30 minutes to a few hours, and sends tradespeople to urgent jobs like loose spouting or leaking roofs within hours of a call.

    41 Venice Place, Stoke, Nelson

    Call 03 538 0824 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Ultimate Roofing Limited

    ★ 4.6 14 reviews Score 123
    13.9 behind
    5★ 12 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Ultimate Roofing coordinates the full scope of a re-roof, from asbestos removal and scaffolding through to new battens, guttering, and roof windows, making them a practical fit for homeowners who want one point of contact across a multi-trade job.

    2/76 Gladstone Road, Richmond

    Call 03 544 4007 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Apex Roofing Nelson

    ★ 5.0 4 reviews Score 117
    20.2 behind
    5★ 4

    We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.

    Call 03 265 6189 Map Is this your business?

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Before you hire a roofer in Nelson

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.

The questions below are drawn from 142 customer reviews collected for this page.

What does roofing work typically cost in New Zealand?

Re-roofing in New Zealand costs between $80 and $200 per square metre for materials and labour. Corrugated steel such as Colorsteel sits at the lower end, while concrete tiles, clay tiles, and standing seam metal push toward the upper range.

A standard house with 150 to 200 square metres of roof area will likely cost between $15,000 and $40,000 in total. Roof pitch, access difficulty, and whether flashings and old material disposal are included all shift the final figure considerably.

How do I know if a roofer's recommended repairs are actually necessary?

A legitimate assessment should include a written report and photographs of problem areas, so you can see the evidence yourself before approving any work. One reviewer noted that getting an independent assessment saved them thousands of dollars, which shows the real value of a second opinion before committing to a full re-roof when repairs might suffice.

Ask any roofer to show you photos from the roof and explain exactly why each item needs attention, not just what it costs. If a contractor recommends a full replacement without clear photographic evidence of widespread failure, get at least one other quote before proceeding.

What should a roofing quote include before I accept it?

A solid quote will name the specific roofing product and grade, not just a generic description like 'colorsteel', so you can compare quotes on equal terms. It should also itemise disposal of old roofing material, underlay replacement, new flashings, and gutter work, because these are the costs that most often catch people out later.

Reviewers who felt well-served noted that their contractors were upfront about timeline and what would happen if weather caused delays. Confirm whether building consent is required for your job and, if so, who is responsible for obtaining it and covering that cost.

What are the warning signs of a roofer you shouldn't hire?
  • –Slow or no response to warranty or defect issues after the job is finished, even when the problem is reported immediately.
  • –Subcontracting the work without telling you upfront, which can blur accountability if something goes wrong.
  • –Failure to return calls or follow through on commitments to fix identified problems.
  • –Not removing rubbish and old roofing material from site as part of the job.
  • –Vague quotes that do not itemise materials, disposal, or flashings separately.
  • –Repeatedly missing agreed start dates or leaving scaffolding up longer than necessary, adding costs for you.

About 4 in 10 roofer one-star reviews are from people who never got a roofer to turn up

What should you ask before hiring a roofer?
  • –Ask whether they hold a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Roofing licence and request their LBP number so you can verify it on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment register.
  • –Ask if they are a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ), which requires members to meet minimum standards of practice.
  • –Ask exactly what the quote includes: materials by brand and grade, old material disposal, underlay, flashings, gutters, and consent if needed.
  • –Ask what their process is if they find additional damage once the old roof is off, and whether any extra costs require your written approval before work continues.
  • –Ask what workmanship warranty they provide in writing and how they handle warranty claims after the job is complete.
  • –Ask whether they will be doing the work themselves or subcontracting it, so you know who is accountable on site.
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About this ranking

What the 8 roofers listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.

19
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
4
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.2
lowest rating among the 8 listed
8.4%
of their 154 reviews are one-star
How are the top roofers in Nelson chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Nelson. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out. On specialist pages like this one, a business's reviews count in proportion to how many of them are about roofers, so a business mostly reviewed for other work cannot win on review volume alone. See the words we look for.

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