Cashmere rises up the north side of the Port Hills above the southern end of Colombo Street, and its elevated sections look out over the flat city. Homes were first built here in the 1890s, and the tram line that ran until 1954 helped the suburb become one of the country's more well-to-do addresses, with landmarks such as the Sign of the Takahe and Victoria Park.
Hundreds of Cashmere houses were damaged by rockfall, landslides and ground cracking in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, and the Port Hills fires of 2017 and 2024 led to evacuations nearby. On a hill like this, access and exposure shape every roofing job. We start with a free on-site measure and an itemised written quote.
Roofing Services in Cashmere
Every roofing service we offer in Cashmere, and what each one covers:
- Re-Roofing: A full re-roof replaces your old roofing, underlay and flashings with a new COLORSTEEL roof built to today's Building Code.
- Roof Replacement: When repairs no longer make sense, we replace the roof completely and leave you with a roof that is good for decades.
- Tile to Metal Re-Roofing: Swapping heavy concrete tiles for lightweight steel removes weight from the frame and ends the cycle of cracked tiles and leaks.
- Asbestos Roof Replacement: Older Super Six and fibre cement roofs can contain asbestos.
- Decramastic Roof Replacement: Decramastic tiles lose their chip coating and rust from the inside.
- Roof Repairs: Leaks, loose sheets, failed flashings and cracked tiles repaired properly, with photos of what we found and fixed.
- Roof Leak Repairs: We track a leak to its source, which is often nowhere near the stain on your ceiling, and fix the cause.
- Storm Damage Roof Repairs: Storm damage made safe fast, then repaired with the photos and reports your insurer needs.
- Tile Roof Repairs: Cracked and slipped tiles replaced, ridges rebedded and repointed, and leaks under tiles traced and sealed.
- Roof Flashing: Flashings around chimneys, skylights, walls and valleys cause most leaks.
- New Roofs: New roofs for new builds, extensions and minor dwellings, installed to plans and signed off for your Code Compliance Certificate.
- Metal Roofing: Longrun COLORSTEEL roofing in corrugate and trapezoidal profiles, rolled to length for your roof.
- Membrane Roofing: Flat and low-pitch roofs, decks and gutters waterproofed with butynol and modern membrane systems.
- Skylights: Roof windows and skylights installed or replaced with proper flashing kits, so the light comes in and the water does not.
- Spouting and Gutters: New spouting, gutter replacement and repairs in steel and PVC, sized to carry heavy downpours.
- Gutter Cleaning: Gutters and downpipes cleared by hand, flushed and checked, with before and after photos of what we found.
- Downpipes and Fascia: Downpipes and fascia replaced or repaired, often alongside new spouting or a re-roof.
- Roof Painting: Roof painting that starts with proper preparation: wash, treat, repair and prime, then two coats of roof paint.
- Roof Washing: Moss, lichen and grime removed with the right treatment for your roof type, without damaging the surface.
- Roof Inspections: A detailed roof report with photos and honest repair or replace advice, for owners, buyers and insurers.
- Roof Ventilation: Roof and ceiling space ventilation that reduces condensation, mould and heat build-up.
- Commercial Roofing: Re-roofs, repairs and maintenance plans for commercial, industrial and multi-unit buildings.
Cashmere Homes and Their Roofs
Cashmere has homes from the 1890s onwards as well as newer builds on the slopes. Older homes may still have heavy roofs or brick chimneys, and after the earthquakes many chimneys across Canterbury were removed or rebuilt. Lightweight longrun steel suits hillside homes, and complex rooflines with decks and views bring membrane sections, skylights and detailed flashings.
What Cashmere Conditions Mean for Your Roof
Hillside sections in Cashmere sit on ground prone to rockfall, cliff collapse and landslips, and steep sites make scaffolding, edge protection and moving materials a larger part of the cost. Wind exposure on a hill site is set for that site, so fixings and flashings are specified from the consent plans. Leaves and dry debris in spouting are worth clearing regularly on the Port Hills, and frost lingers on shaded slopes.
Roofers Cashmere FAQs
Why does re-roofing cost more on a steep Cashmere section?
Steep sites usually need more scaffolding and edge protection, and materials take longer to get onto the roof. We assess access during the free measure and show it as its own line on the quote.
Should we remove our old brick chimney?
The Natural Hazards Commission says removal is the safest option, and the part above the roofline is the most hazardous. Demolishing a chimney does not need consent if the house is no more than three storeys and the work does not affect the structure, a specified system or fire separation.
Can you fit skylights on a hillside home?
Yes. We install and flash skylights to suit the roof pitch and profile, and check the framing before cutting in.
How often should spouting be cleared on the Port Hills?
At least once a year, and more often under trees. Clear spouting stops overflow into soffits and walls.