Wellington Tile-to-Metal Re-Roof Project

By the Metal Roofing Solutions team
Published 6 August 2026 · Project case study

This Wellington home started with a tiled roof and finished with dark long-run metal roofing. We completed the roofing work shown here, and the photographs record the job before work began, part-way through the conversion and after completion.

A finished roof is important, but the middle photograph tells the fuller story. It shows that a tile-to-metal re-roof is not a quick cover-up. The job involves safe access, staged removal, preparation and careful detailing before the new roof can work as one complete weatherproof system.

The project at a glance

Before: the existing tiled roof

The first photograph shows the roof we started with: a substantial hipped tile roof with a chimney and several connected roof planes. When we look at a roof like this, we are not just measuring square metres. Every hip, ridge, penetration, eave and change in direction affects the scope and the finishing details.

The home is on a hillside, so access also matters. The photographs cannot tell us what was below the tiles or why the owner chose to re-roof; those points need to come from an inspection and the agreed project scope. Our Wellington tile-to-metal conversion guide explains the questions worth asking before work begins.

During: the change from tile to metal

This is the photograph that best explains the job. Part of the original tiled roof is still in place while long sheets of dark profiled metal have been installed on the adjoining roof plane. The scaffolding around the edge gives the team a controlled way to reach and work around the roof.

On Wellington jobs, the work sequence and weather plan matter. Removing the roof in stages can limit how much of the home is open at one time, but the right approach depends on the roof and the forecast. It is also why we cannot price a re-roof accurately from floor area alone—height, access and roof shape are all part of the job.

After: the completed long-run metal roof

The finished photograph shows the scale of the change. The long-run sheets now follow the main roof planes, with the hip and ridge cappings, chimney junction and smaller sections brought together as part of the completed roof.

We keep progress photographs because they show far more than a polished final image. They give the homeowner a useful visual record and help explain where the work went. The written quote and completion information should still identify the exact product, coating, fasteners, flashings and warranty conditions.

What homeowners can take from this project

• A re-roof is a sequence, not just a finished surface. The three views show the job moving from removal through installation to completion.
• Access belongs in the quote. A hillside site and elevated roof edges need proper access and safety planning.
• Roof shape affects the work. Hips, ridges, chimneys, penetrations and smaller roof planes all need their own detailing.
• Progress photos are useful. They help the owner see what changed and provide a practical record of the work.
• The specification matters. Roofing metal, coating, thickness, fasteners and flashings need to suit the address and the selected system.

Thinking about a similar Wellington re-roof?

We start by looking at the existing roof, the visible structure, access, drainage and the junctions that will need attention. A clear quote should say what will be removed, what will be installed, how access and temporary protection are handled, and what happens if concealed damage is found.

For more detail, read our concrete tile to metal roof conversion guide or see our metal roofing and re-roofing service.

Talk to us about your roof

If you are considering a tile-to-metal re-roof in the Wellington region, send us the property address, anything you already know about the roof, and a few safe ground-level photographs. We can then talk through the sensible next step.

Request a roofing quote or call 022 155 3184.