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Best Roofers in Palmerston North

We assessed 11 roofers in Palmerston North and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 307 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 3 September 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Roofing work can be expensive and hard to fix if done poorly. Ask 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 Palmerston North

The top 5 roofers in Palmerston North are #1 Roof Painting Palmerston North Pros, #2 Streamline Roofing, #3 Maunder Roofing, #4 RJS Roofing, and #5 Roofing Industries Central, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Roof Painting Palmerston North Pros

    ★ 4.9 121 reviews Top5 Score 160
    5★ 117 4★ 2 1★ 2

    Roof Painting Palmerston North Pros tackles roof painting, leak repairs, screw fixing, and lichen cleaning across the Palmerston North region, with painters like Craig and Andy regularly cited for explaining each step before work begins. They schedule around clients who work from home and accommodate short-notice timelines, making the process straightforward from first enquiry through to cleanup.

    location_on 6 Dahlia Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

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  • 2

    Streamline Roofing

    ★ 4.7 44 reviews Top5 Score 143
    5★ 37 4★ 3 3★ 3 1★ 1

    Streamline Roofing coordinates guttering replacement, spouting installs, downpipe work, and roof repairs, including sourcing custom-made spouting sections when standard stock won't match an existing house. Staff like Zac and Rebecca are named for clear upfront communication, and crews regularly incorporate extras such as rainwater tank fittings and bird control without the homeowner having to chase a separate contractor.

    location_on 911 Tremaine Avenue, Roslyn, Palmerston North

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  • 3

    Maunder Roofing

    ★ 5.0 22 reviews Top5 Score 139
    5★ 22

    Maunder Roofing takes on full re-roofs, tile-to-longrun conversions, guttering, and downpipe installs, completing large jobs, including a 300 square metre roof, in two to three days. Justin and his crew work through to dark and return on weekends to keep pace with weather delays, with site cleanup and finishing details like overflow pipes and fire flues included as standard.

    location_on 333 Makino Road, Maewa

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  • 4

    R.J.S Roofing Services

    ★ 5.0 21 reviews Top5 Score 139
    5★ 21

    RJS Roofing handles full re-roofs, tile-to-longrun conversions including asbestos tile removal, skylight replacements, gutter and downpipe installs, and carport roof work across the Palmerston North area. Reece coordinates subcontractors across each stage and keeps homeowners informed as each crew comes through, with site cleanup carried out at every step rather than left until the end.

    location_on 18 Browning Place, Roslyn, Palmerston North

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  • 5

    Roofing Industries (Central) ltd

    ★ 4.6 20 reviews Top5 Score 133
    5★ 13 4★ 6 3★ 1

    Roofing Industries Central draws on its roofing work a clear standard of workmanship and a professional approach that clients notice from the outset. The team brings that same standard to how the job is carried out, giving homeowners confidence the work is being done properly.

    location_on 653 Tremaine Avenue, Highbury, Palmerston North

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Before you hire a roofer in Palmerston North

Drawn from 157 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 land somewhere between $15,000 and $40,000, often more for complex roofs. Corrugated steel such as Colorsteel sits at the lower end, while concrete tiles, slate, and standing seam metal push costs higher. Palmerston North labour rates tend to be more competitive than Auckland, which works in your favour.

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

A legitimate assessment should include a physical inspection on the roof, not just a glance from the ground, and you should be offered photos of any problem areas before work is approved. One installer in the reviews spotted a perished rubber flange around an air outlet pipe during a routine check and fabricated a replacement on the spot, which is the kind of proactive but transparent finding you want. Where a roofer recommends a full re-roof, get at least two other quotes, since some situations that look like full replacements can be resolved with targeted repairs. Be cautious if a roofer cannot show you photographic evidence of the damage or refuses to explain why a repair will not suffice.

What should a roofing quote include before I accept it? expand_more

A written quote should name the specific roofing material and grade, confirm whether underlay and flashings are included, and state clearly who is responsible for removing and disposing of old roofing materials. One reviewer noted they would have appreciated a visible invoice so all costings were clear, which is a fair expectation. The quote should also confirm whether a building consent is required, since full re-roofs are building work under the Building Act 2004 and will need one in most cases. Payment schedules, projected start dates, and what happens if additional damage is found mid-job should all be spelled out before you sign anything.

What are the warning signs of a roofer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A roofer who confirms a quote verbally or by phone but will not put it in writing is a serious risk, as one Palmerston North reviewer found when a reconfirmed quote was later disputed and additional costs were demanded.
  • –Deflecting blame for poor workmanship onto product suppliers, subcontractors, or the homeowner is a pattern seen in a negative local review and signals you will struggle to get issues resolved.
  • –Fabricating or shifting warranty terms after a defect appears, rather than addressing the problem, is a clear sign a business will not honour its obligations.
  • –Ignoring calls or ceasing communication after receiving a deposit is a red flag that appeared in the local review set.
  • –A roofer who cannot or will not show you photos of alleged damage before recommending expensive work may be overstating what is needed.
  • –Poor site cleanup, including leaving old roofing materials or debris on site, was a concern raised in reviews and reflects poorly on overall workmanship standards.
What should you ask before hiring a roofer? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they hold a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Roofing licence and request their LBP number so you can verify it on the Licensed Building Practitioners register run by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
  • –Ask whether they are a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ), which requires members to meet industry standards and provides an additional accountability check.
  • –Ask what their process is if they discover additional damage once work has started, and confirm they will seek your approval before carrying out and charging for any work beyond the original scope.
  • –Ask whether old roofing materials, including any that may contain asbestos in pre-1990 homes, will be removed and disposed of by their team, and confirm this is included in the quoted price.
  • –Ask what workmanship warranty they offer and get the terms in writing, including the duration and what voids the warranty, since vague or verbal warranties offer little protection if problems emerge later.
  • –Ask for an itemised quote that separates materials, labour, consent fees if applicable, scaffolding, and disposal costs so you can compare quotes accurately.

Roofers ranked 6 to 10 in Palmerston North

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Wallace Roofing

    ★ 5.0 13 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 13

    Wallace Roofing gets full re-roofs and tile-to-metal conversions done on older homes, including villas and bungalows from the early 1900s, often completing large jobs within one to two days. Rob and the crew carry out interim leak repairs at the start of a job to keep the house liveable while the full replacement is scheduled, a step multiple clients noted made a real difference.

    location_on 24 North Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

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  • 7

    Expert Roofing and Trades

    ★ 4.7 24 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 22 1★ 2

    Expert Roofing and Trades carries out full re-roofs, roof repairs, gutter replacement, and warranty inspections, with Gabriel completing jobs in weeks where other contractors have taken over a year. He turns up when he says he will, works weekends and public holidays to meet deadlines, and spots secondary issues during inspections, such as perished pipe flanges, before they cause leaks.

    location_on 221 Kahuterawa Road, Linton, Palmerston North

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  • 8

    Jambuilt Construction

    ★ 4.9 11 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 10 4★ 1

    Jambuilt Construction suits projects where meeting deadlines and delivering above what was promised are non-negotiable, with James leading each job from first contact through to completion. Clients across multiple projects report outcomes that came in better than expected, and the team's willingness to take on future work from the same clients points to a track record that holds up beyond the first job.

    location_on 23 Frederick Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North

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  • 9

    Manawatu Roofing Ltd

    ★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 10

    Manawatu Roofing strips off old roofs and fits long-run replacements, with complete jobs turned around in as little as three days and no rubbish or mess left behind. Matt goes further than the physical work, including advocating directly with third parties on behalf of clients when a deteriorating roof becomes a dispute.

    location_on 122 Pacific Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North

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  • 10

    Metalcraft Roofing

    ★ 4.3 21 reviews Top5 Score 120
    5★ 13 4★ 5 3★ 1 1★ 2

    Metalcraft Roofing supplies roofing cladding and flashing products to builders and those planning new builds, with staff who can steer clients toward the right product for their specific application. Orders arrive accurately and on time, and staff like Barns are noted for their straightforward, personable approach when working through product options.

    location_on 76 Malden Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North

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About this ranking

How are the top roofers in Palmerston North chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Palmerston North. 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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about every two months. This page was last checked on 3 September 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Palmerston North. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 10. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.