A typical sequence
- Scaffold up (often the day before)
- Strip a section, check and repair framing, lay underlay
- Fix new roofing and flashings, close in daily
- Ridges, penetrations, spouting
- Final check, clean-up, scaffold down
What adds time
- Rain or high wind days
- Rotten battens or framing found during strip-off
- Asbestos removal before the new roof
- Difficult access
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Frequently asked
Can a re-roof be done in winter?
Yes, with careful staging so only what can be closed in that day is stripped. Expect more weather days lost.
Sources
- RoofHub NZ — How long does a reroof take in New Zealand?
- Roofing Expert — House reroofing: process, benefits & costs 2026
Figures are published planning ranges, checked 26 October 2026. They are not quotes.