Best Roofers in Whangārei
We assessed 14 roofers in Whangārei and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 151 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 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 Whangārei
The top 5 roofers in Whangārei are #1 Top Cat Roofing, #2 Taylor Roofs, #3 Allens Group, #4 Roofing Whangarei Pros, and #5 Storm Building and Renovations, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Top Cat Roofing
★ 4.9 28 reviews Top5 Score 1405★ 27 1★ 1Top Cat Roofing carries out full roof replacements, asbestos roof removals, skylight replacements, screw replacements, and leak repairs, making it a practical choice for residential jobs of varying scale. Isaac, Jack and Joe are named across multiple jobs for keeping clients updated at each stage, including sending photos and progress notes to owners managing work remotely.
166 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
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Taylor Roofs Ltd
★ 4.8 30 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 28 4★ 1 1★ 1Taylor Roofs takes on full residential re-roofs, spouting replacements, and new-build roof and cladding installs, regularly completing what was scoped as a multi-day job within a single day by sending a full crew. Their quotes are itemised in specific detail, including materials down to fastener counts, and the price quoted is the price charged, with at least one case of a refund issued for unused materials.
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Allens Group
★ 5.0 22 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 22Allens Group restores roofs, fixes leaks, and carries out roof painting and repairs, with Rob attending jobs in person to check work is being done to standard. First-time homeowners and rural clients both note that the team explains maintenance advice clearly and turns up promptly, including next-day callouts for urgent leaks.
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Roofing Whangarei Pros
★ 4.9 11 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 10 4★ 1Roofing Whangarei Pros covers leak repairs across multiple spots, full roof replacements, garage roof restorations, and new roof installations for Whangarei homeowners. Reviewers note that the crew booked and completed a multi-point leak fix in a single visit, and that pricing came in well under what customers expected for the scope of work.
22 Kioreroa Road, Port Whangārei, Northland
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Storm Building and Renovations Ltd
★ 4.9 10 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 9 4★ 1Storm Building and Renovations re-roofs carports and deck covers, with clients noting completed work that looks noticeably better than expected. Adam and Jazz keep clients informed throughout, check back promptly if any issues arise, and seek input on budget and preferences before committing to a direction, so the finished result lands within what was agreed.
1859 Pipiwai Road, Purua
Before you hire a roofer in Whangārei
Drawn from 131 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
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. 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 at the lower end, while tiles, slate, or standing seam metal push costs higher. Roof pitch, access difficulty, and whether the quote includes underlay, flashings, and old material disposal all affect the final price significantly, so always confirm these items are listed in any quote you receive.
How do I know if a roofer's recommended repairs are actually necessary?
A legitimate assessment should include a physical inspection with written findings, and reputable roofers will send photos of problem areas before any work begins. One installer in these reviews identified that a client's spouting was the real cause of leaking rather than the roof itself, which saved that homeowner from unnecessary re-roofing costs.
If a roofer jumps straight to a full replacement without explaining why repairs won't suffice, get a second opinion before committing. Ask for a written report detailing each fault found, the reason repair or replacement is recommended, and photos to support those findings.
What should a roofing quote include before I accept it?
A solid quote names the specific roofing material and grade, and one reviewer here noted they were impressed that a quote listed items down to the number of screws, which is the level of detail worth expecting. The quote should explicitly cover removal and disposal of old roofing, replacement of underlay, flashings, and any spouting or guttering work being done at the same time. It should state the estimated start and completion dates, the payment schedule, and whether a building consent is required under the Building Act 2004, since full re-roofs often trigger that requirement.
What are the warning signs of a roofer you shouldn't hire?
- –A roofer who shows up at your property without notice or prior agreement, particularly for rentals where tenants are present, shows poor respect for your boundaries.
- –Charging an hourly rate for an inspection that was presented as a free quote visit is a billing practice worth clarifying upfront before anyone arrives.
- –Four months of unanswered calls and emails after a job is agreed is a serious red flag; reliable operators communicate proactively throughout.
- –Billing for travel time to collect materials, without disclosing this in advance, inflates your final invoice beyond what you budgeted.
- –A roofer who finds additional damage and charges for it without contacting you first for approval is not managing your job transparently.
- –Failing to reattach fittings like leaf guards after completing adjacent work signals that the team is not checking their own output before leaving site.
What roofer one-star reviews say about quotes, deposits and unneeded work
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 Licensed Building Practitioners public register.
- –Ask whether they are a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ), which sets industry standards and provides a dispute resolution pathway if things go wrong.
- –Ask what happens if they find additional damage once the old roof is removed, and confirm they will contact you for approval before doing any work beyond the original scope.
- –Ask whether the quote includes removal and disposal of old roofing materials, replacement underlay, flashings, and any guttering, since these are frequently excluded and add significant cost.
- –Ask what workmanship warranty they provide in writing, separate from any product warranty on the roofing material itself.
- –Ask for their proposed start date and realistic completion timeframe in writing, since several reviewers experienced delays when this was not pinned down at the outset.
Also recommended roofers in Whangārei
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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One Roofing - Whangarei Roofers
★ 4.7 16 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 14 4★ 1 1★ 1One Roofing carries out full roof installations, leak repairs, gutter work, waterblasting, resealing, and repointing across Whangarei and as far as Ruakaka. Quotes come through quickly, often same-day or next-day, and crews regularly send before-and-after photos so owners can see the finished result without needing to be on site.
11 Puriri Street, Te Kamo
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TAK Roofing & Construction
★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 9TAK Roofing completed a full farmhouse reroof on time and within budget despite added complexity, and fixed a multi-point leaking roof for a client with limited funds. Tia attends site personally to assess the actual scope, quoting only what is needed rather than inflating the job, and the crew works without requiring external supervision.
17 Kiripaka Road, Tikipunga, Whangārei
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Reliance Roofing
★ 4.6 8 reviews Top5 Score 1225★ 7 2★ 1Reliance Roofing came in well under competing quotes for full residential roofing and gutter work, with multiple clients noting the margin was significant rather than marginal. Zac and the crew commit to start dates and hold to them, complete jobs on schedule, and leave sites clean once the work is done.
273 Port Road, Port Whangārei, Whangārei
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Northland Reroofs
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 5Northland Reroofs completes full residential reroofs on time and within budget, with crews leaving sites clean and tidy. Because the team includes qualified carpenters, they can fix rot or structural damage uncovered once the old roof comes off, sorting it on the spot without delays or subcontractors.
2 North Ridge Rise, Maunu, Whangārei
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Roofing Specialists Northland
★ 4.6 12 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 10 4★ 1 1★ 1Roofing Specialists Northland replaces residential roofs, installs fascia and guttering, and covers scaffolding and safety nets on new home builds, making them a single point of contact across the full roofing package. Jobs wrap up quickly, with one roof completed within three days, and site crews clean up at the end of each working day without being asked.
2/290 Port Road, Port Nikau, Whangārei
About this ranking
What the 10 roofers listed above hold, at the 4 September 2026 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 2.3% of their total.
How are the top roofers in Whangārei chosen?
We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Whangārei. 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.
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Why isn't my business listed?
We build this page from Google Maps results for roofers in Whangārei. 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.