Wellington Decorators offers professional roof painting services for all roof types across Wellington. Our process includes moss treatment, water blasting, rust repair, and two coats of premium roof paint. As Registered Master Painters, we back every roof painting job with a 5-year workmanship guarantee. We handle corrugated iron, tile, decramastic, and metal roofs.
Protect your home's primary defense against the elements with our professional roof painting services.
We have experience with all common roof types found in Wellington.
Lightweight pressed tile roofs susceptible to rust and weathering. Regular maintenance keeps them protected.
Pressed metal tiles require repainting every 5-7 years depending on Wellington's weather conditions.
The most common roof type in Wellington. We remove rust, clean thoroughly, and apply fresh protective coatings.
Galvanized steel roofs require regular maintenance as moss and water accumulate in corners and joints.
Maintaining your roof is crucial to protecting your home from various weather conditions and ensuring that the interior and walls of your house remain undamaged. The roof acts as the primary defense against the elements, such as heavy rains, snow, hail, and harsh winds. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can help prevent cracks from developing in your home's structure, ensuring its integrity and protecting it from potential leaks and damage.
Regular cleaning and roof painting can increase its longevity and enhance its appearance, but the requirements for cleaning and painting can vary significantly depending on the type of roof. It is best to seek the assistance of trained roof painters who understand the unique needs of each roof type to provide optimal results. Additionally, safety measures must be taken into consideration when working on the roof, as it can be a hazardous task.
Hiring a professional roof painting service can ensure that your roof is cleaned and painted correctly, providing the utmost protection for your home and family. Don't overlook the importance of maintaining your roof to keep your home in top condition for years to come.
At Wellington Decorators, we recognize the importance of thorough preparation before commencing any roof painting project. Neglecting to clean the roof prior to painting would render the process pointless. Therefore, we prioritize cleaning and eliminating any moss, cracks, or debris to ensure that the surface is properly prepared for painting.
Our cleaning process involves the use of water-blasting solution. Following the cleaning phase, we move on to the painting stage. While most paint products are compatible with different types of roofs, specific types may require specialised paint and colour. In this case, we advise consulting with our experienced professionals or conducting thorough research to make an informed decision.
As Registered Master Painters and Resene Eco Decorators, we stand behind every roof painting job with our 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee. We use only premium quality roof coatings, employ skilled and trained painters experienced in working at height, and set realistic deadlines that we always honour. If any issues arise after completion caused by our workmanship, we provide a free touch-up service. We work across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, and the Kapiti Coast.
A properly painted roof can last 10 to 15 years when the right preparation and products are used. Our process ensures lasting results:
Safety is paramount in all our roof work. Our team follows strict health and safety protocols, including harness systems and edge protection where required.
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Structural check first
The roof must be structurally sound. Loose screws, damaged sheets, cracked tiles, or rusted areas need to be repaired before painting.
Timing is critical
Dry weather and suitable temperatures are essential. Rain, heavy dew, or high humidity can affect adhesion and curing.
Thorough cleaning required
Thorough cleaning, moss and lichen treatment, and rust removal are critical for long term performance.
Match to roof type
Different roof types require specific coatings. Long run iron, Colorsteel, concrete tiles, and decramastic roofs all need the correct primers and topcoats.
Prevent bleed-through
Rust must be properly treated and sealed to prevent it from bleeding through the new paint system.
Safe work practices
Safe access is essential. Edge protection, harnesses, or scaffolding may be required depending on roof height and pitch.
Protect surrounding areas
Vehicles, walls, gutters, solar panels, and surrounding properties must be protected from overspray.
Allow adequate time
Adequate time between coats is required, and roofs should not be walked on until fully cured.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our roof painting services.
All common roof types: corrugated iron, metal tiles, decramastic tiles, concrete tiles, and tray roofs (commercial).
10 to 15 years with correct preparation and quality coatings, depending on roof type, sun exposure, and maintenance.
Moss and lichen treatment, professional water blasting, rust treatment and conversion, replacing damaged screws, and priming bare metal and repaired areas.
Yes, 5-year workmanship guarantee as Registered Master Painters, plus free touch-up service for workmanship issues.
$3,500 to $8,000 depending on size, condition, and access difficulty. Free on-site inspection and detailed quote provided.
Yes, light-coloured or reflective roof coatings reduce heat absorption, keeping your home cooler in summer and lowering cooling costs.
Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, and Kapiti Coast.
High-performance acrylic and membrane roof coatings for NZ conditions. UV-resistant, flexible, waterproof products from Resene and Dulux.
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