Christchurch / Canterbury / South Island
Roofing done
properly,
by roofers.
Quality Roofing is a family-owned Canterbury roofing company. Reroofing, new long-run iron roofs, roof repairs, rubber membrane and asbestos removal, all quoted by the tradesman who does the work, not a salesperson.
In the roofing trade since
1981
Authorised RIGS installer
Licensed Building Practitioner
Certified TPO membrane installer
Family owned & operated
Public liability insured
Authorised installer / South Island
Internal gutters
leak inwards.
We are the only RIGS installer in the South Island.
Internal gutters have nowhere to overflow except into your soffits, walls and ceilings. RIGS is the New Zealand built COLORSTEEL system that converts them to an external fascia and gutter line in two to five days, with no reroof and no roof lifting. Quality Roofing holds the authorised installer appointment for the entire South Island.
- Rust bleeding through the fascia
- Black mould on the soffit lining
- Water at windows or room corners
- A soffit that has started to sag
What we do
Roofing services
Every job, from a single flashing repair to a full reroof with asbestos removal, is carried out by experienced tradesmen and quoted up front.
RIGS Gutter System
Authorised South Island installer of RIGS, the New Zealand system that converts leaking internal gutters to external, in days, without a reroof.
View service 02Reroofing
Full roof replacement in long-run steel. Transform your home, lift its value and fix persistent leaks for good.
View service 03New Roofs
Long-run iron roofing for new builds, extensions and rural buildings, from corrugate to rib-roof and eurotray profiles.
View service 04Roof Repairs
Leak detection, flashing, chimney and gutter repairs on all roof types, with urgent repairs when the weather turns.
View service 05Rubber Membrane
Certified ecoTUFF TPO membrane for flat and low-pitch roofs, box gutters, decks and balconies. Heat-welded and watertight.
View service 06Asbestos Removal
Safe removal and disposal of asbestos cement roofing with independent clearance certification, then a brand-new roof.
View serviceWhy Quality Roofing
Four decades on the tools
Owner Nigel Washer has been roofing since 1981, across Tauranga, Auckland, Brisbane, Samoa and 21 years running Quality Roofing in Marlborough. Now based in North Canterbury, he brings that experience to roofs across Christchurch, Canterbury and the wider South Island.
Most of our work comes by referral. We have reroofed for the children (and grandchildren) of earlier clients. That only happens when the job is done properly, priced honestly and finished the way it was quoted.
About the company40+
Years in the roofing trade
21
Years serving Marlborough before moving south
LBP
Licensed Building Practitioner / roofing
100%
Quoted and worked by the same tradesman
Recent projects
The proof is on the roof
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Word of mouth
What clients say
“Thank you very much for the wonderful job you did on my roof… you are right up there with the best I have ever had do work for me. In fact perhaps THE best.”
“Nigel and Rob were a great team to work with. Always positive and joking, even when the weather made things difficult. They take pride in the standard of work, finish the job properly and do it at the best price possible.”
Canterbury, our home ground
Where we work
Canterbury wide, South Island ready
Based in North Canterbury, we cover Christchurch city and the surrounding districts daily (Waimakariri, Selwyn and Hurunui) and take on projects further afield, from Ashburton to Kaikōura and our old home ground of Marlborough.
All service areas- Rangiora Waimakariri District
- Kaiapoi Waimakariri District
- Christchurch Christchurch City
- Rolleston Selwyn District
- Lincoln & Prebbleton Selwyn District
- West Melton & Darfield Selwyn District
- Oxford & Amberley Waimakariri & Hurunui Districts
- Ashburton Ashburton District
- Kaikōura & Marlborough Upper South Island
Free guide
What does a new roof cost in Christchurch?
Honest per-square-metre ranges, what drives the price up or down, and how to compare quotes properly. Written by a roofer, not a lead-generation site.
Straight answers
Roofing questions, answered
How much does reroofing cost in Christchurch?
Most full residential reroofs in Canterbury land somewhere between $18,000 and $35,000 including scaffolding, depending on roof size, pitch, access and what we find underneath. As a rough anchor, long-run steel reroofing typically starts around $100 + GST per square metre installed. We quote every job individually after a free site visit. See our roof replacement cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
How long does a reroof take?
A typical house reroof takes three to five working days once we start, weather depending. We strip and re-cover in stages so your home is never left exposed overnight, and we own our edge protection and scaffold, which keeps scheduling in our control rather than waiting on subcontractors.
Do you work across the whole South Island?
Our day-to-day area is Christchurch, North Canterbury, Selwyn and Waimakariri. We regularly schedule work in Ashburton, Kaikōura and Marlborough, and as authorised RIGS installers we cover internal gutter conversions across the whole South Island.
Can you remove an asbestos roof and install the new one?
Yes, that is one of our specialties. We arrange licensed asbestos removal and disposal with independent air monitoring and a clearance certificate, then install your new long-run steel roof as part of the same project. One contract, one point of contact, no gap between removal and re-cover.
Is long-run steel better than tiles?
For most Canterbury homes, yes. Long-run Colorsteel is lighter than concrete tile (better in earthquakes), handles snow and nor'west winds well, sheds moss and debris, and typically outlasts pressed-metal and shingle roofs. It is also what most local builders specify for new builds. We'll give you an honest comparison for your specific roof rather than a one-size-fits-all answer.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Nigel is a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) for roofing, Quality Roofing carries public liability insurance, and we are certified installers for ecoTUFF TPO membrane and the authorised South Island installer for the RIGS gutter system. Site safety gear (edge protection, harnesses and scaffold) is our own.