Selwyn was the fastest growing district in New Zealand between the 2018 and 2023 censuses, and Rolleston has gone from about 2,800 people in 2001 to a town of more than 30,000, so much of it has been built in the last two decades. Lincoln is growing quickly too, with large new subdivisions beside its original grid. North of the Waimakariri River, Rangiora is the largest town in its district, Kaiapoi has rebuilt after losing hundreds of homes to the 2010 earthquake, and Pegasus is a planned town built from 2006.
Newer homes mainly need spouting, gutter cleaning and flashing checks, while older houses in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Lincoln's original grid face the same re-roofing decisions as the city. We also roof extensions and new roofs for builders across both districts.
Roofing Services in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Roof Repairs Selwyn and Waimakariri
Leaks, loose sheets, failed flashings and cracked tiles repaired properly, with photos of what we found and fixed.
View serviceSpouting and Gutters Selwyn and Waimakariri
New spouting, gutter replacement and repairs in steel and PVC, sized to carry heavy downpours.
View serviceEvery other roofing service we offer in Selwyn and Waimakariri, and what each one covers:
- Gutter Cleaning Selwyn and Waimakariri: Gutters and downpipes cleared by hand, flushed and checked, with before and after photos of what we found.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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Common Roof Types in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Most houses in Rolleston, Pegasus and the newer parts of Lincoln and Rangiora are recent builds with longrun steel or concrete tile roofs. Older homes in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Lincoln's 1862 grid include bungalows and family homes that may still have iron or tile roofs from their first build, and these are the ones weighing up repairs, painting or a re-roof. Kaiapoi also has many homes rebuilt or repaired after 2010, which can mean newer roofs sitting on older streets.
What Selwyn and Waimakariri Conditions Mean for Your Roof
Frost is common across Canterbury in the cooler months, and Rangiora's July average low is just 0.6°C, so condensation under steel roofs and damp shaded roof faces are worth watching. The nor'wester is the local wind, and Rangiora holds New Zealand's highest official temperature, 42.4°C, recorded in February 1973. Each district is its own building consent authority, so roofing that needs consent goes to Selwyn District Council for Rolleston and Lincoln, and to Waimakariri District Council for Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Pegasus.
Suburbs We Cover in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Roofers Selwyn and Waimakariri FAQs
Do you work in Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora and Kaiapoi?
Yes. We cover both districts, and the free on-site measure and itemised written quote are the same as in the city.
Which council handles roofing consents in Selwyn and Waimakariri?
Selwyn District Council for Rolleston and Lincoln, and Waimakariri District Council for Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Pegasus. Many like for like re-roofs do not need consent, but a change of material or structure can, and we confirm this before work starts.
Our new Rolleston home is only a few years old. Does the roof need anything?
A yearly check of flashings, fixings and spouting, plus washing sheltered areas the rain does not reach, keeps a steel roof within its maintenance requirements. Builders' offcuts and swarf left on the roof can also cause early rust spots, so they are worth checking for.
Can you roof an extension on a newer Pegasus or Lincoln home?
Yes. We match the existing profile and colour where possible and work to the consent plans, and we provide the roofing documentation needed for the Code Compliance Certificate.