By house size
| Home | Roof area | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 100–150 m² | $3,000–$5,500 |
| 4-bedroom | 150–220 m² | $4,500–$7,000 |
| Large / complex | — | $6,000–$12,000+ |
Source 1.
By roof type (per m²)
| Roof type | Per m² |
|---|---|
| Colorsteel / long-run iron | $25–$35 |
| Concrete tile | $30–$45 |
| Decramastic tile | $35–$45 |
| Old corrugated iron | $30–$40 |
Source 1.
Wellington figures
A Wellington guide quotes $2,500–$7,500 for a standard 150 m² home. That's about $35–$70 per m², depending on the material, condition and pitch 2. Another guide, based on Auckland jobs, puts medium homes (100–160 m² of roof) at $3,000–$5,500 3.
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The published 2026 ranges:
| Measure | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Per m² (NZ) | $25–$45 | [[att]] |
| Standard NZ home | $3,000–$8,000 | [[att]] |
| Wellington, 150 m² home | $2,500–$7,500 ($35–$70/m²) | [[hw]] |
| Medium home, 100–160 m² (Auckland jobs) | $3,000–$5,500 | [[re]] |
Indicative published ranges, not quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- Automate The Trades — Roof Painting Cost NZ (2026 Guide), updated 11 July 2026 (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- Handyman Wellington — Roof Painting Cost in Wellington: 2026 Price Guide (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- Roofing Expert — Roof Painting Cost NZ 2026 (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- Solution Roofing — How much does a roof replacement cost in New Zealand? (2026 guide) (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Prices are published planning ranges, not quotes. See our editorial policy.