The Kāpiti Coast runs from Raumati and Paraparaumu north through Waikanae to Ōtaki, the northernmost point of the Wellington Region. Raumati Beach was laid out as a seaside resort in 1908, Paraparaumu grew from a railway settlement among orchards and small farms, Waikanae is a popular holiday and retirement centre, and Ōtaki mixes a small town with market gardens, lifestyle blocks and beach homes. Paraparaumu and Raumati are now among the fastest growing urban areas in New Zealand.
Kāpiti is far more sheltered than Wellington city: Paraparaumu Airport records gusts over 63 km/h on about 77 days a year, against about 166 at Wellington Airport. Salt is the bigger issue for beachfront homes, so we confirm the sea spray zone for every coastal address. We quote re-roofs, roof painting for sound steel roofs that have lost their finish, and spouting and downpipes that carry rain clear of the house.
Roofing Services in the Kāpiti Coast
Roof Repairs Kāpiti Coast
Leaks, loose sheets, failed flashings and cracked tiles repaired properly, with photos of what we found and fixed.
View serviceSpouting and Gutters Kāpiti Coast
New spouting, gutter replacement and repairs in steel and PVC, sized to carry heavy downpours.
View serviceEvery other roofing service we offer in the Kāpiti Coast, and what each one covers:
- Roof Replacement Kāpiti Coast: When repairs no longer make sense, we replace the roof completely and leave you with a roof that is good for decades.
- Gutter Cleaning Kāpiti Coast: Gutters and downpipes cleared by hand, flushed and checked, with before and after photos of what we found.
- Roof Cleaning Kāpiti Coast: Moss, lichen and grime removed with the right treatment for your roof type, without damaging the surface.
- Re-Roofing: A full re-roof replaces your old roofing, underlay and flashings with a new COLORSTEEL roof built to today's Building Code.
- Tile to Metal Re-Roofing: Swapping heavy concrete tiles for lightweight steel removes weight from the frame and ends the cycle of cracked tiles and leaks.
- Asbestos Roof Removal: Older Super Six and fibre cement roofs can contain asbestos.
- Decramastic Roof: Decramastic tiles lose their chip coating and rust from the inside.
- Roof Leak Repairs: We track a leak to its source, which is often nowhere near the stain on your ceiling, and fix the cause.
- Emergency Roof Repairs: Storm damage made safe fast, then repaired with the photos and reports your insurer needs.
- Tile Roof Repairs: Cracked and slipped tiles replaced, ridges rebedded and repointed, and leaks under tiles traced and sealed.
- Roof Flashing Repairs: Flashings around chimneys, skylights, walls and valleys cause most leaks.
- New Roofs: New roofs for new builds, extensions and minor dwellings, installed to plans and signed off for your Code Compliance Certificate.
- Metal Roofing: Longrun COLORSTEEL roofing in corrugate and trapezoidal profiles, rolled to length for your roof.
- Membrane Roofing: Flat and low-pitch roofs, decks and gutters waterproofed with butynol and modern membrane systems.
- Skylights: Roof windows and skylights installed or replaced with proper flashing kits, so the light comes in and the water does not.
- Downpipes and Fascia: Downpipes and fascia replaced or repaired, often alongside new spouting or a re-roof.
- Roof Painting: Roof painting that starts with proper preparation: wash, treat, repair and prime, then two coats of roof paint.
- Roof Inspections: A detailed roof report with photos and honest repair or replace advice, for owners, buyers and insurers.
- Roof Ventilation: Roof and ceiling space ventilation that reduces condensation, mould and heat build-up.
- Commercial Roofing: Re-roofs, repairs and maintenance plans for commercial, industrial and multi-unit buildings.
See every roofing service we offer across Wellington.
Common Roof Types in the Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti's housing spans early resort and holiday homes at Raumati and Ōtaki Beach, older houses around the Paraparaumu railway settlement, and newer subdivisions built as the coast has grown. Older homes traditionally have corrugated iron roofs, mid-century houses can carry concrete tile or decramastic, and newer builds usually have longrun steel or metal tile. Lifestyle blocks around Ōtaki and Waikanae add sheds and outbuildings to the mix.
What the Kāpiti Coast Conditions Mean for Your Roof
Breaking surf beachfronts fall in Zone E, the most severe exposure category, and sites within 500 metres of the sea are in Zone D, the highest sea spray zone in NZS 3604. That is likely to cover much of the Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati beachfront, so we confirm the zone for each address with BRANZ Maps and recommend the washing routine the warranty expects. Rainfall is about 1,009 mm a year at Paraparaumu Airport, and the prevailing north-westerly brings high winter and spring rain around Waikanae. The Tararua Range and Kāpiti Island shelter Waikanae from the heavy winds of Cook Strait, but exposed beachfront sites still need fixings that suit their wind zone.
Suburbs We Cover in the Kāpiti Coast
Roofers Kāpiti Coast FAQs
Is Kāpiti really less windy than Wellington?
Yes, by the NIWA records. Paraparaumu Airport records gusts over 63 km/h on about 77 days a year, compared with about 166 at Wellington Airport. Exposed beachfront sites can still be windy, so we confirm the wind zone for your address before we specify fixings.
Which roofing suits a beachfront home at Raumati or Paraparaumu Beach?
Beachfront homes facing breaking surf are in the most severe exposure category, so steel grade, fasteners and flashings all need to suit. COLORSTEEL's ALTIMATE is made for extreme marine sites and MAXAM for most other environments, including many coastal ones. We confirm the right product for your address in writing.
Can you paint my roof instead of replacing it?
If the steel is sound and the finish has faded or chalked, roof painting after proper preparation can extend its life. If there is rust through the sheets or leaks in several places, a re-roof is usually better value. We tell you which applies after the free inspection.
Do you cover Ōtaki and rural properties?
Yes. We work from Raumati to Ōtaki, including Waikanae, Paraparaumu and the lifestyle blocks inland. The measure and written quote are free.