Reroofing and Roof Replacement in Dunedin
We reroof Dunedin homes, from tile-to-iron conversions to replacing rusted iron roofs with new COLORSTEEL long-run. Every job is led by a Licensed Building Practitioner, and we’ve been roofing in Dunedin since 2013. Each reroof includes scaffolding, a full clean-up, a material warranty certificate and our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
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What's Included in Every Roof Craft Reroof
Every Roof Craft reroof covers the whole job, from scaffolding to the final clean-up. We strip the old roof, check what’s underneath, and install a new COLORSTEEL roof with new flashings, so you know exactly what your quote covers before work starts.
- Scaffolding and edge protection. Set up before work starts, to keep the crew and your property safe.
- Removal of the old roof. Tiles or iron stripped and taken away from site.
- Batten and framing check. We check the timber under your roof and tell you about anything that needs fixing before the new roof goes on.
- New roof underlay. An extra layer of protection against moisture under the new roof.
- Your new COLORSTEEL roof. Corrugate or 5-rib in your choice of colour, with new flashings, ridging and fixings.
- Spouting and downpipes. Replaced at the same time if yours are worn out, while the scaffolding is still up.
- Full clean-up. Old materials, offcuts and screws cleared from your roof, gutters and section.
- Material warranty certificate. Your COLORSTEEL warranty, handed over when the job is finished.
Tile-to-iron conversions include removing and disposing of every old tile, and checking the frame before the lighter steel roof goes on.
Choosing Your New Roof: Profile, Steel and Colour
A new roof comes down to three choices. Your roof’s pitch, how close you live to the sea and any council rules narrow them down, and we talk you through each one at the site visit.
Corrugate or 5-Rib?
Corrugate's rounded waves suit villas, bungalows and most older Dunedin homes. 5-rib's square ribs suit modern homes, extensions and low-pitch roofs. Under E2/AS1, corrugate needs a pitch of at least 8° and 5-rib at least 3°.
Coastal Homes: MAXAM or ALTIMATE?
COLORSTEEL MAXAM suits most Dunedin homes, including sites beside the harbour. Within about 100 metres of breaking surf, ALTIMATE carries a longer warranty, and within 25 metres it's the only option New Zealand Steel recommends. We check your site before ordering.
Colour
COLORSTEEL comes in 24 colours, but some Dunedin properties have limits: 2GP character zones, subdivision rules such as Flagstaff's, and heritage precincts, where changing tiles to steel can need resource consent.
Recent Reroofs in Dunedin
A few of the roofs we’ve replaced around Dunedin.
Macandrew Bay, Otago Peninsula. A two-storey home overlooking Otago Harbour, reroofed in COLORSTEEL Titania corrugate using heavier 0.55 mm steel. A crane lifted the sheets onto the upper roof, and solar panels went on once the new roof was finished.
Profile: Corrugate · Colour: Titania · Steel: 0.55 mm
Our Reroofing Process: How It Works
Every reroof follows the same steps, so you know what’s happening on your roof each day. How long it takes depends on the size of the roof, access and the weather, and we give you an expected timeline with your quote.
1. Site Visit and Quote
We measure your roof, check the pitch, access and the frame underneath, and talk you through profile, steel and colour. You get a free quote covering the whole job.
2. Strip and Prepare
Scaffolding and edge protection go up first. We strip the old tiles or iron, take them away, check and repair battens where needed, and lay new underlay.
3. New Roof and Handover
We fix the new COLORSTEEL sheets with new flashings and ridging, fit spouting if it's included, clean up the site and hand over your material warranty certificate.
Reroofing FAQs
It depends on the size and pitch of your roof, access and scaffolding, what the old roof is made of, and whether new spouting is needed. Tile-to-iron conversions usually cost more than replacing an iron roof, because every tile has to be removed and taken away. We give you a free quote covering the whole job, so you know the full price before any work starts. Send us a few photos of your roof and we'll tell you what it needs.
It depends on the size of the roof, how easy it is to reach and the weather, because roofing can't be done safely in heavy rain or strong wind. We give you an expected timeline with your quote and keep you updated if the weather holds us up.
Usually not. Replacing a roof in the same position with a comparable material is generally exempt from building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act. Consent is likely if the roof's structure or pitch is changing, or if the old roof failed before it reached its expected life. Heritage rules are separate: Dunedin City Council requires resource consent to replace tiles or slate with steel on a scheduled heritage building, or on a building in a heritage precinct where the roof can be seen from a public place.
Yes, most people stay home while their roof is replaced. Expect noise during the day while the old roof comes off, and some dust in the ceiling space. It helps to park cars away from the house and keep pets inside while scaffolding and materials are on site.
For most older homes, yes. Concrete tiles become porous and crack with age, hold moss, and put a lot of weight on the frame. A long-run COLORSTEEL roof is far lighter, sheds water quickly and comes with a material warranty. If your home is in a heritage precinct, check the council's heritage rules first.
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Contact Roof Craft Dunedin
Tell us about your roof and we’ll get back to you with a free quote. If you can, email us a few photos of the roof taken from the ground. That’s usually enough for us to see what it needs.
- Phone: 027 282 3693
- Email: roofcraftdunedin@gmail.com
- Address: 15 Tyne Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin 9024
Every job is led by a Licensed Building Practitioner and backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee. We reroof across Dunedin, the Otago Peninsula, the Taieri and the coast from Port Chalmers to Palmerston, and south through Milton to Balclutha.
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