Roof Painting Tawa Wellington

Tawa has one of the largest concentrations of same-era housing in Wellington's northern corridor, mostly 1960s and 1970s builds laid with the same roofing materials in the same conditions. That stock is now 50-plus years old, and a fair share is either past its repaint window or close to it. The iron and tile roofs common throughout the suburb fail in a predictable way: chalking paint, surface rust at lap joints, moss build-up on lower pitches, and, if left too long, rust that's worked through the sheet rather than sitting on the surface.

Why Choose Our Roof Painting

We Know This Housing Era Well

The 1960s and 1970s corrugated iron roofs throughout Tawa and the wider northern corridor share the same construction and the same failure modes. We work across these suburbs regularly and know the prep these roofs need. Rust at the laps, failed caulking at ridge capping, paint breakdown on south-facing pitches: we've seen the pattern on hundreds of roofs in this area. The fix is consistent. Thorough prep before the topcoat, not a quick coat over a surface that was never treated properly.

Prep First, Always

A roof repaint done right spends most of its time at the prep stage: washing, rust treatment, priming bare metal, sealing laps, and treating any moss or lichen. That is what decides whether the repaint holds for 12 years or starts showing rust bleed and paint lift within three. We don't cut prep short to sharpen a quote. Our pricing reflects what the job actually needs to last.

Registered Master Painters, Accountable for Quality

Wellington Decorators holds Registered Master Painter accreditation, a standard fewer than 10% of painting contractors in New Zealand meet. For a roof repaint, work done at height on a surface most homeowners can't easily inspect themselves, that accreditation means your contractor is vetted, insured, and accountable for the quality of what they deliver. Our full roof painting service covers what this means in practice.

Our Roof Painting Process

1. Free on-site quote. Full roof inspection covering surface condition, rust extent, lap integrity, ridge capping, and moss growth before we price the job.
2. High-pressure wash. Full clean to remove moss, lichen, dirt, and loose paint. Biocide treatment applied where growth is present.
3. Rust treatment and surface prep. Rust inhibitor applied to affected areas. Bare metal primed. Ridge and lap caulking replaced where it has deteriorated.
4. Masking and protection. Gutters, fascias, and surrounding areas protected before painting begins.
5. Two-coat topcoat system. Applied to manufacturer specification across the full surface for consistent film build and coverage.
6. Completion inspection. Full roof check with you on the day. Any touch-ups done before we leave.

What's Included

• Full roof repaint on iron, tile, or mixed surfaces
• High-pressure wash and biocide treatment where required
• Rust treatment, bare metal priming, and lap sealing
• Ridge capping inspection and recaulking where required
• Resene roof coating products
• Colour selection assistance
• Site clean-up and waste removal
• 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee

Cost Guide

Roof painting costs in Tawa come down to roof size, pitch, and how much rust and prep the job needs. Roofs with heavy surface rust or failed lap caulking sit toward the higher end of these ranges:

• Small roof (under 80m²): $3,500–$6,000
• Medium roof (80–150m²): $6,000–$10,000
• Large roof (150m²+): $10,000–$18,000

All quotes are fixed price. You'll know the full cost before we start, with no variations during the job unless you ask for extra work.

FAQs

My roof has rust patches. Is it too far gone for painting?
Surface rust is standard prep territory. We treat it with rust inhibitor and prime before topcoat. Rust that has eaten through the iron sheet is a different situation, and some sections may need replacing before the roof can be repainted. We'll tell you honestly what we find at the quote inspection.

How long will the job take?
Most roofs in Tawa take 1 to 2 days. Those with heavy rust treatment or prep can take longer. We'll give you a specific timeframe when we quote the job.

Can I choose a different colour?
Yes. The full Resene roof colour range is available. We recommend ordering sample pots and testing the colour in direct sunlight on a section of your roof before committing. Roof colours read very differently at full scale than on a swatch card.

What if it rains before the paint has cured?
We watch the forecast and plan the job around dry weather windows. We won't apply topcoat if rain is coming, and will move the schedule rather than risk the result. Wellington's driving rain and southerly winds give us plenty of practice at this.

Areas We Cover

We paint roofs across Tawa and the surrounding northern Wellington suburbs including Newlands, Johnsonville, Grenada North, Porirua, Linden, and Takapu Valley. If you're on the northern transport corridor, we cover your area.

Get a Free Quote

If your roof is showing rust, moss, or paint breakdown, get in touch to arrange a free on-site inspection. We'll give you an honest assessment of the work required, a fixed price, and a clear timeline. No obligation, no pressure.