Best Roofers in Tauranga
We assessed 18 roofers in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 538 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 6 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 Tauranga
The top 5 roofers in Tauranga are #1 Mount Roof Services, #2 Artisans Roofing, #3 White Roofing, #4 Custom Roof, and #5 Adco Roofing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Mount Roof Services
★ 5.0 141 reviews Top5 Score 1695★ 141Mount Roof Services turns around urgent leak repairs, valley tray replacements, and full roof replacements quickly, with same-day or next-business-day attendance cited across multiple jobs. Andre has pointed out when work was not needed, such as telling one client their carport roof did not require replacing, which gives homeowners confidence they are getting straight advice rather than upsold.
location_on 445a Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui
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Artisans Roofing
★ 5.0 88 reviews +3 Top5 Score 164 +15★ 88Artisans Roofing coordinates full roof replacements, rereroofs, guttering, and downpipe installs, keeping clients looped in through a dedicated WhatsApp group with photos of any hidden defects found mid-job. When unexpected problems surfaced during projects, the team resolved them on site and documented the repairs, so clients understood exactly what was fixed and why.
location_on 8 Glasgow Street, Tauranga
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White Roofing
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 40 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1545★ 40White Roofing restores and repaints concrete tile, decramastic, and tiled roofs, with Lee visiting in person to drop off colour charts and painted tile samples before work begins. Clients describe jobs completing within agreed timeframes, and Lee responding to urgent leaks on the same call, including climbing onto roofs in the rain to find and fix the source.
Reviews most often describe: Roof restorations and repaints needing attentive colour guidance
- ✓ Brings painted tile samples to help owners choose the right colour
- ✓ Responds to urgent leak calls and attends same day
- ✓ Extra work requested mid-job completed without hesitation or added friction
location_on 8 Toorea Street, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga schedule Mon–Sat 8am–4pm · Sun Closed
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Custom Roof Ltd
★ 4.7 87 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1545★ 77 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 5Custom Roof handles full re-roofs, skylight installations, and storm damage repairs, with Julian known for explaining the repair process in detail before work begins. On multi-day jobs, they protect the house between visits with tarps and sequence the work to avoid weather exposure, which has given several clients confidence during wet-season projects.
location_on 1/9 Portside Drive, Mount Maunganui
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Adco Roofing Tauranga
★ 5.0 47 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1525★ 47Adco Roofing takes on full house and garage reroofs, coloursteel installations, leak repairs, and guttering work across the Tauranga region, getting through jobs even in difficult weather. Their management structure means cover is always in place when a lead contact is unavailable, and crews like Levi and Justus leave sites clean at the end of each day.
location_on 26a Glenlyon Avenue, Greerton, Tauranga
Before you hire a roofer in Tauranga
Drawn from 187 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 costs between $80 and $200 per square metre for materials and labour combined. Corrugated Colorsteel sits at the lower end of that range, while concrete tiles, clay tiles, and standing seam metal push toward the top.
A standard house with 150 to 200 square metres of roof area will likely cost between $15,000 and $40,000 in total. Reviewers noted that competitive pricing was a real differentiator, with some roofers coming in several thousand dollars below rivals for equivalent work.
How do I know if a roofer's recommended repairs are actually necessary? expand_more
A legitimate assessment should include photos or video of the problem areas, a clear explanation of what is failing and why, and at least two options where possible, such as repair versus full replacement. One installer here was praised specifically for pointing out that a carport roof did not need replacing, saving the homeowner money, and another provided two written options with a reasoned recommendation rather than pushing straight to the most expensive solution.
If a roofer recommends a full re-roof without showing you evidence of widespread failure, get a second independent assessment before committing. Drone photos and documented inspections, which several reviewers mentioned receiving, give you something concrete to compare across quotes.
What should a roofing quote include before I accept it? expand_more
A solid quote should specify the roofing material by product name and grade, not just a generic description, so you can compare like for like across quotes. It should also itemise whether disposal of old materials is included, because reviewers specifically highlighted cleanup and removal as a valued part of the service, and its absence would represent a hidden cost.
Flashings, underlay replacement, and guttering are frequently additional items that catch homeowners off guard, so confirm in writing whether each is in scope. If the job requires a building consent under the Building Act 2004, the quote should state who is responsible for obtaining it and whether the cost is included.
What are the warning signs of a roofer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Poor or no communication during the quoting and job phases is a consistent complaint in negative reviews, including failing to respond to emails and not honouring promised follow-ups.
- –Verbal promises about extras, such as touch-up paint or compensation for delays, that never materialise after the job is done should put you on alert.
- –A roofer who cannot clearly explain what is wrong with your roof, or who refuses to show you photos of the problem, may be recommending unnecessary work.
- –No written itemised quote means you have no protection if the final invoice includes charges you did not agree to.
- –Failure to clean up old materials and rubbish after the job is a red flag raised in multiple reviews, and leaving a site untidy suggests the same carelessness may apply to the workmanship.
- –Not responding to quote requests at all, without any acknowledgement or explanation, signals that the business is unlikely to prioritise you once work begins.
What should you ask before hiring a roofer? expand_more
- –Ask whether they hold a Licensed Building Practitioner roofing licence and request their LBP number so you can verify it on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Licensed Building Practitioners register.
- –Ask if they are a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ), as membership signals commitment to industry standards and gives you a complaints pathway if things go wrong.
- –Ask what happens if additional damage is found once the old roof is removed, specifically whether they will seek written approval before doing extra work or simply add it to the invoice.
- –Ask whether the quote includes removal and disposal of old roofing materials, replacement of underlay, flashings, and guttering, because reviewers who had these included flagged it as a major positive.
- –Ask what workmanship warranty they provide in writing, separate from any product manufacturer warranty, and how long it lasts.
- –Ask for a clear timeline with start and completion dates, and confirm how they will protect your home from weather if the job runs across multiple days or is delayed.
Also recommended roofers in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Roof Doctors
★ 5.0 32 reviews +4 Top5 Score 150 +25★ 32Roof Doctors takes on full roof replacements, ridge cap work, tile repairs, and roof repaints, with Chance leading on-site and keeping owners informed at every stage from quote through to final sign-off inspection. Detailed initial assessments include photos of roof damage shared with the client before any commitment, and quotes have come in several thousand dollars under competing bids on the same scope.
location_on 34/38 Ashley Place, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
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Vision Roofing LTD
★ 5.0 37 reviews +5 Top5 Score 149 +25★ 37Vision Roofing gets through full house reroofs, garage reroofs, shingle replacements, and urgent leak repairs, with Ethan known for daily check-ins and covering roofs with tarps over weekends to stop further water damage until work can begin. On jobs where clients were away or unavailable, the team completed the work and cleaned up without requiring owner oversight throughout.
location_on 1 Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui
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KiwiSpout NZ Ltd
★ 4.8 31 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 27 4★ 3 2★ 1KiwiSpout takes on full reroof replacements, internal gutter replacements, spouting installs, and repair work, coordinating scaffolding, materials, rubbish bins, and cleanup so homeowners have nothing to arrange separately. On large multi-day jobs, site leaders like Ken and Mica project-manage daily progress, check installations personally, and resolve issues such as flashing problems without holding up the schedule.
location_on 1/82 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga
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Sky High Roofs
★ 5.0 18 reviews Top5 Score 1405★ 18Sky High Roofs covers full re-roofs, metal tile replacements, leak repairs, ridge resealing, and nail-to-screw conversions, with Julio known for flagging additional issues such as rotten soffit timbers and sequencing work to give owners time to address them. Jobs consistently finish on time, and Julio walks clients through what was done and what to watch for before leaving the site.
location_on 3 Treholm Lane, Te Puna
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Roof DR Ltd
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 17Roof DR fixes roof leaks, carries out flashing replacements, and completes full reroof and garage roof projects, with Ben known for arriving when promised and offering multiple solutions before committing to an approach. On jobs delayed by weather, he keeps clients updated throughout, and has gone beyond the agreed scope, such as roofing a client's chook house from leftover materials at no charge.
location_on 64 Dickson Road, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
About this ranking
What the 10 roofers listed above hold, at the 6 September 2026 check.
We first assessed roofers in Tauranga in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Mount Roof Services has held first place at every check, and Artisans Roofing, White Roofing and Adco 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
- Aug 2026
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Roof DR entered the list at #9.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Custom Roof entered the top 5, up from #7. Sky High Roofs entered the list at #10.
- Mar 2026
First check. Mount Roof Services #1.
Latest check, 6 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top roofers in Tauranga chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Tauranga. 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 Tauranga. 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.