Long Run Roofing Christchurch
Long run steel roofing supplied and installed — the proven, hard-wearing choice for New Zealand homes and buildings.
Long run roofing done properly, ridge to gutter
Long run roofing is steel roofing rolled in continuous lengths from ridge to gutter — no horizontal joins, fewer places for water to get in, and a clean, modern look that suits everything from farm buildings to architectural homes.
We supply and install long run steel in the profiles and colours that suit your roof, detail the flashings and spouting properly, and back the work with our written workmanship warranty.
- New roofs and re-roofs in long run steel
- Corrugate and trapezoidal profiles
- Tile-to-metal conversions
- Flashings and spouting detailed properly
- Colour options to match your home
Steel Roofing Services We Offer in Christchurch
Long run steel is the most common roof type in New Zealand, and metal roofing and long run are the same thing under two names. We cover the full range of profiles, rolled to length and finished in the coating system your site needs: re-roofs, new roofs, cladding, repairs and ongoing maintenance.
Re-Roofing / Roof Replacement
Old roofing off, structure and underlay checked, and a new long run roof on — stripped and replaced in stages so your home stays weathertight every night of the job.
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Wall Cladding
The same continuous steel that protects your roof makes a sharp, durable wall cladding — matching roof and walls for a clean, modern look and one weathertight shell.
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New Build Installation
Working in with your builder’s programme — sheets rolled to length, underlay and flashings to spec, and the roof signed off without holding the site up.
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Repairs, Rainwater Systems & Spouting
Leak and storm damage repairs, plus continuous spouting and downpipes colour-matched to your roof, properly sloped and securely fixed so water goes where it should.
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Remedial & Maintenance
Inspections and preventative maintenance contracts — regular condition checks, wash-downs and minor fixes that protect your warranty and catch small problems before they cost real money.
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Certified and expert roofers
Trained, certified installers who fit long run steel to manufacturer specification — so the roof performs the way it was engineered to, and your material guarantees stay valid.
Fully insured
Public liability and contract works cover on every job — while we are on your roof, you are never the one carrying the risk.
12 years of experience
More than a decade of long run roofing in South Island conditions — we know what fails, what lasts, and how to detail a roof for your site.
10-year workmanship warranty
Our installation is covered in writing for 10 years. If a fault ever comes from our work, we come back and put it right — no arguing, no cost to you.
How does a long run roof installation work?
From measure-up to handover — a clear sequence with your roof weathertight at the end of every day.
Site visit & inspection
We come out and get up on the roof where it is safe to — checking the pitch, structure, fixings and exposure, and measuring up for run lengths and flashings.
Quote with material and colour options
A fixed, itemised quote with the profile, coating grade and colour options that suit your roof, your site and your budget.
Repair or replacement, as your roof needs
If a repair will do the job, we say so. Where the roof needs replacing, the old roofing comes off and the new long run goes on in stages — underlay, fixings and flashings detailed as we go, and the roof closed up weathertight every night.
Site cleaned up once the job is done
All the old roofing, offcuts and packaging leave with us, and we run a magnet over the grounds and driveway to pick up stray fixings.
Final inspection and handover with warranty
We walk the finished roof with you and check every flashing and junction, then hand over your 10-year workmanship warranty and material guarantees in writing.
Long Run Roofing Questions
What exactly is long run roofing?
Long run roofing is steel roofing rolled to order in continuous sheets that run the full length of your roof, from ridge to gutter. Because there are no horizontal laps partway down the roof, there are fewer joins, fewer fixings and fewer places for water to find a way in.
How long does a long run steel roof last?
A well-installed long run roof commonly lasts 40 to 50 years or more depending on the environment and upkeep. The materials we install carry guarantees of 30–40 years, and our workmanship is covered by a 10-year written warranty.
Is long run roofing suitable for coastal and alpine conditions?
Yes — with the right coating grade and corrosion-resistant fixings for your zone, long run steel is one of the best performers in exposed South Island conditions, from coastal salt spray to alpine wind and snow. Matching the material grade to your site is part of our quote.
Which profile should I choose — corrugate or trapezoidal?
It depends on your roof pitch, the look you want and the weather your roof has to handle. Corrugate is the classic New Zealand look; trapezoidal and rib profiles carry more water and suit lower pitches. We recommend a profile after we have seen your roof, not before.
Is a metal roof noisy when it rains?
Not the way people fear. With modern underlay and ceiling insulation, rain on a long run roof in a lined home is barely different from any other roof — the tin-shed effect comes from unlined buildings, not the roofing.
Can you replace my old tile or iron roof with long run?
Yes — tile-to-metal conversions and corroded-iron replacements are core re-roofing work for us. We strip the old roof, check the structure and underlay, and install the new long run roof in stages so your home stays weathertight every night.
Other roofing services in Christchurch
Roof Replacement & Re-Roofing
Old roof off, new roof on, staged so the house is closed up every night.
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Residential Roofing
Villas, bungalows and new builds, roofed to the code and to the street.
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