Roof Painting Ngaio

Roof painting in Ngaio is only as good as the preparation under it. We treat moss and lichen, wash the roof, deal with rust and replace failed fixings before any primer goes on, then finish with two coats of roof paint so the colour and protection last.

Railway cottages and bungalows: roof painting in Ngaio

Ngaio has some of the most distinctive roofs in the northern suburbs. The Tarikaka Settlement railway cottages of 1928 form a heritage area, and nearby bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s also have corrugated iron. On these, painting the existing iron in a traditional colour is usually the best way to keep their look, provided the sheets are sound. If you are in the heritage area, check colour choices with Wellington City Council first.

The 1960s weatherboard houses in Ngaio can carry concrete tile, decramastic or longrun iron. Tiles take a cement-based paint system after cleaning and repairs, and decramastic is tested for asbestos before any wash. Iron on the 1920s and 1930s homes may have been painted several times, so flaking earlier coats are scraped back before priming.

Ngaio sits on the slopes of Mt Kaukau with many mature trees and the Korimako Stream running through, so shaded roofs stay damp and grow lichen. Treating the growth and letting a washed roof dry out fully takes longer here than on an open site. Hillsides face in different directions, so one street may be sheltered while the next takes the full wind, and we judge painting days for the actual site. The 2017 Ngaio Gorge landslide showed what heavy rain does on these slopes, so roof wash water is directed into stormwater.

Local tip: Tarikaka Settlement owners should confirm any change of roof colour with the council before ordering paint.

Roof Painting in Ngaio: Local Conditions

Roofs under the trees of Karori, Ngaio and Khandallah often carry heavy moss and lichen that has to be killed and removed before painting. Shaded faces also dry slowly, so we allow extra time between coats.

Shaded roof faces under trees grow moss and lichen and fade differently from sunny ones.

Homes in Ngaio

Ngaio's railway cottages and 1920s and 1930s bungalows traditionally have corrugated iron roofs, and those in the Tarikaka Settlement heritage area are best kept in a corrugate profile. The 1960s weatherboard houses can carry concrete tile, decramastic or longrun iron. Mature trees around the suburb mean regular gutter and valley cleaning.

Homes around Cummings Park Library get the same process as the rest of Ngaio: a free measure, photos of the roof and an itemised quote for the roof painting work. See our roofers in Ngaio page for everything else we do here.

How We Handle Roof Painting in Ngaio

Moss and lichen are treated and removed, then the roof is washed and left to dry. White corrosion and rust are abraded back, bare spots are spot primed and the whole roof is primed where the paint system calls for it.

Pricing: every roof gets a free on-site measure and an itemised written quote, with a fixed price agreed before any work starts.

Roof Painting Jobs We Do in Ngaio

Shed roof painting
Iron roof repaint
Roof restoration
Roof colour change
Roof painting

Roof Painting Ngaio FAQs

Can I paint my Tarikaka Settlement cottage roof a new colour?

Check with Wellington City Council first, because the settlement is a heritage area and colour changes may be controlled. Repainting in a traditional colour is usually straightforward, and the preparation is the same.

Is roof paint safe for rainwater tanks?

Some roof paint systems are suitable for drinking water collection and some are not. If you are on tank water, tell us and we will specify a suitable system and advise you to divert the first rain after painting.

Can you paint a COLORSTEEL roof?

Yes. Pre-painted steel in good condition can be repainted once the factory finish has weathered, using a primer made for pre-coated steel followed by roof paint topcoats. Check whether painting affects any remaining manufacturer warranty first.

Roof Painting Ngaio

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