There's no official "Wellington price". So I start from published national rates and show where local conditions add to it 1. Put your roof area into the roof replacement cost calculator.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Wellington by roof size?
Worked out from published per-m² rates 1:
| Roof area | Long-run steel ($130–$180/m²) | Concrete tile ($140–$220/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m² | $13,000–$18,000 | $14,000–$22,000 |
| 150 m² | $19,500–$27,000 | $21,000–$33,000 |
| 200 m² | $26,000–$36,000 | $28,000–$44,000 |
Calculated by multiplying published 2026 installed per-m² rates (incl. GST) by roof area [[sol_cost]]. Indicative only, not a quote.
How do Wellington areas differ on cost?
These are the things that move the price. They're not quotes for each area.
| Area | Main cost drivers |
|---|---|
| Wellington City | Steep hillside access, wind zones up to Extra High [[e2]], south-coast salt |
| Lower Hutt | Flat valley floor is easier; Petone and Eastbourne foreshore in Zone D [[branz_zone]] |
| Upper Hutt | Inland, milder exposure [[cs_env]] |
| Porirua | Hill suburbs and inlet edges; many 1970s–90s first roofs [[wk_whitby]] |
| Kāpiti | Beach exposure Zone D/E [[branz_zone]]; flatter sections |
What does scaffolding add to a Wellington re-roof?
Scaffolding is usually $2,000–$6,000 on a house re-roof 1. One Lower Hutt supplier publishes lower figures for simple jobs:
| Scaffold scope | Published price |
|---|---|
| Single-storey re-roof (Lower Hutt) | $900–$1,600 [[erect]] |
| Two-storey re-roof (Lower Hutt) | $2,200–$4,000 [[erect]] |
| Hillside add-on (Lower Hutt) | +$300–$700 [[erect]] |
| Typical NZ residential range | $2,000–$6,000 [[sol_cost]] |
What is included in a Wellington re-roof quote?
Go through the quotes line by line:
| Item | Usually in a re-roof quote? | Published 2026 guide figure |
|---|---|---|
| Strip and dispose of old roof | Usually included; check | $15–$50/m² where charged separately [[calk]] |
| Scaffolding and edge protection | Often a separate line | $2,000–$6,000 depending on height and access [[sol_cost]] |
| New underlay, flashings, ridging | Should be included | Part of the per-m² rate [[sol_cost]] |
| Rotten battens or purlins | Usually extra, found at strip-off | Priced on discovery |
| Asbestos testing and licensed removal | Extra | $50–$150/m² removal [[ph_asb]] |
| New spouting and downpipes | Optional extra | Quoted separately |
Frequently asked questions
Is roof replacement more expensive in Wellington?
No published source gives a separate Wellington rate. Hill sections, wind zones and the salt tend to add scaffold, fixings and product cost on top of national rates 12.
How much does scaffolding cost on a hillside section?
One Lower Hutt supplier adds $300–$700 for hillside properties, on top of $900–$1,600 for standard single-storey re-roof scaffold 3.
Sources
- Solution Roofing — How much does a roof replacement cost in New Zealand? (2026 guide) (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- MBIE — E2 External Moisture Acceptable Solution, amendment 5 (wind zone speeds) (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- Erect It Scaffolding — Scaffolding hire price guide, Lower Hutt 2026 (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Prices are published planning ranges, not quotes. See our editorial policy.