CClaude Meffan2 June 2026
★★★★★"We had the 1960's era roof replaced by Kings Roofing this last month. The installation and materials were great. The installation team were fast, and super tidy as well."
Ranked #1 Roofer by MoneyHub 2026Ken's Wainuiomata home had an old decramastic tile roof. We stripped it, put in new purlins and finished it in Colorsteel long run. Here is how it went.
Completed re-roof · Wainuiomata
BeforeAfter
Down in the Wainuiomata valley, Ken's decramastic tiles were faded and showing their age. Drag the slider: on the left, the old roof as we started stripping it. On the right, the same roof finished in Colorsteel long run.
"Both were very happy with their roofs."
Tai, Kings Roofing, on this job and Case Study 01 in KelsonKen's home is in Wainuiomata, over the hill from the Hutt Valley with the bush-covered hills right behind it. Our Lower Hutt crew covers the whole valley.
Scaffolded and safe from day one, with our own team on the roof from strip to finish.
Decramastic tiles went on thousands of Hutt Valley and Wellington homes, and plenty are now at the end of their life. Here is why most owners choose long run to replace them.
Long run sheets run in one piece from ridge to gutter, instead of hundreds of overlapping tiles. Fewer joins means fewer places for water to get in.
Decramastic is pressed steel with a stone-chip coating. As the chips wash off over the years, the steel underneath is left exposed to the weather.
New purlins mean your new roof is fixed to new timber, not to the battens that held the old tiles for decades.
Long run is fixed down along the full length of every sheet. We know what Wellington wind and rain throw at a roof, and use the methods that hold up here.
A smooth painted surface gives moss, lichen and debris far less to cling to than a rough chip-coated tile, so it stays cleaner for longer.
Choose from the full colour range, or see it on your own house first with our Roof Visualiser.
The same roof, before and after. Here is what actually changed when Ken swapped tiles for long run.
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"We had the 1960's era roof replaced by Kings Roofing this last month. The installation and materials were great. The installation team were fast, and super tidy as well."
"Tai and his team did a great job re-roofing our home. We're very happy with it. They were friendly and professional :)"
"Thanks to Tai and his team for our new roof. Quick easy communication and good value. Tai was happy to work to our timeframes. Thank you!"
"They turned up on time, kept everything tidy, and explained the whole process clearly. Their workmanship and attention to detail were top quality, and the finished roof looks amazing."
When it comes to protecting your home, independent validation matters. Kings Roofing is proud to be featured by MoneyHub as one of Wellington's premier roofing contractors, selected for our history of reliable service, proven structural expertise, and exceptional local customer reviews.
The questions homeowners ask us most before swapping decramastic for long run. Not seeing yours? Call Tai.
Call 022 024 6072On both of these jobs we stripped the old tiles off completely and installed new purlins, so the new roof is fixed to new timber. Every roof is different, so Tai will look at yours and tell you what is right for it.
It depends on the size of the roof, its pitch and the weather. Tai will give you a timeframe with your quote, and we work to it.
It is one of the most common questions we get. Rain can sound different on long run than on tiles. Insulation and underlay in the roof space make a real difference, and Tai can talk you through the options for your home.
You can choose from the full colour range. To see a colour on your own house first, try our Roof Visualiser.
Every roofing job comes with our 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee and a manufacturer's warranty of up to 50 years. If a defect in our workmanship shows up, we come back and fix it at no cost to you.
Yes. Tai will come out, look at your roof and give you a clear quote. Free, and no obligation.
Try new colours on a photo of your own home with our Roof Visualiser, then get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
Roof VisualiserCall or email to book a free roofing inspection and quote. Tai will take a proper look at your roof and talk you through the options.
What you get when Tai comes out: