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What does roofing cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 1 November 2026

Typical re-roof or major repair

$18,000

Most jobs land between $2,500 and $35,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Roofing

Re-roof

about 1.2 x the floor area for a single storey

Estimated installed price

$37,500

Most jobs like this land between $27,000 and $48,000, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$180–$320 per m²

Longrun steel, 150 m²$180–$320 per m²$27,000–$48,000
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Stripping and dumping the old roof, new underlay, roofing, flashings, fixings and edge protection.

Not included: Replacing rotten purlins or sarking, skylights, and asbestos removal if the old roof has it.

People use Connect for re-roofs, leak repairs, flashings, gutters and roof washes.

What drives the price

Roof area and pitch, longrun versus tiles versus membrane, how much of the old roof and underlay comes off, and scaffolding or edge protection.

Example jobs

Re-roof 150 m² in longrun$18,000–$30,000
Replace gutters and downpipes$2,500–$6,000
Leak repair and a few sheets replaced$800–$2,500

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does roofing cost in NZ?

A typical re-roof or major repair is around $18,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $2,500 and $35,000. Roof area and pitch, longrun versus tiles versus membrane, how much of the old roof and underlay comes off, and scaffolding or edge protection.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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