Is a roof inspection the same as a free quote?

No. A paid inspection is a condition report and advice service. A free onsite visit for re-roof quoting is for when you want a measured Colorsteel or conversion price.

What does the inspection cost?

We confirm the fee when you book, before we arrive. It is separate from any repair or re-roof pricing.

Where it helps, steep pitches, large roofs, or when we need clear imagery without unnecessary risk. Not every job needs one.

Will you pressure me to re-roof?

No. The report lists repair, re-screw, conversion, or replacement only where each is a real option.

Can you inspect before I buy a house?

Yes, that is one of the main reasons people book. Share access arrangements and any LIM or building-report notes you already have.

What if you find an active leak during the inspection?

We explain it immediately. Temporary make-safe or urgent repair can be quoted on the spot or scheduled; emergency dispatch is available 24/7 when water is coming in.

Do you cover Selwyn as well as Christchurch?

Yes, Halswell-based crew, daily across Christchurch and Selwyn including Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton and surrounds.

Roof Inspection Christchurch

Paid roof condition reports for Christchurch and Selwyn, clear findings, repair vs re-roof advice.

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Buying a house, planning a re-roof, or tired of guessing why a stain keeps coming back? A proper roof inspection beats another drive-by opinion.

Winter & Son Roofing offers paid roof inspections across Christchurch and Selwyn. This is a condition and advice service, not a free quote visit tied to a re-roof package. You get a clear report on the roof you have today, plus straight recommendations on repair vs conversion vs full replacement. Active leaks still need a phone call first; emergency make-safe is a different path.

What is included in the inspection

We work through the roof the way we diagnose repairs, cause first, sales second.

Internal check, ceiling stains, moisture signs, and roof-cavity inspection wherever safe access allows
Flow-line tracing, how water tracks along rafters and underlay so we do not chase the wrong spot
On-roof audit, fixings, flashings, valleys, overlaps, penetrations, and sheet or tile condition
Structure clues, soft timber, pulled fixings, sag, or damage that changes the repair vs re-roof call
Drone imagery where ground access or pitch makes it useful
Christchurch context, nor’wester lift risk, frost, coastal salt on eastern suburbs, and tile weight on older frames

What you get after the visit

You receive a written roof report covering condition summary, where water is entering or likely to enter, photos and/or drone stills of key findings, and clear options: targeted repair, re-screw, tile-to-Colorsteel conversion, or full Colorsteel re-roof, only where each option genuinely fits.

Itemised pricing for any recommended work is separate from the inspection fee. You are not locked into booking us for the work. The point of a paid inspection is a decision you can trust.

Paid inspection vs free re-roof quote visit

A paid inspection is a condition report and advice service, best when buying, selling, unsure what is wrong, or comparing options. You get a written report and recommendations.

A free onsite re-roof quote visit is for when you already want a measured Colorsteel or conversion price. You get a fixed, itemised quote.

When we recommend repair vs conversion vs replacement

A repair suits a roof where one valley, flashing, sheet run, or screw line has failed and the wider roof still has useful life. A re-screw suits 2000s long-run with tired fixings but steel that is still sound.

Tile-to-Colorsteel conversion suits cracked tiles, failing pointing, repeat leaks, or heavy cover on timber that needs a lighter system (consent path checked first). Full replacement suits roofs with multiple leak sites, brittle or rusted steel across slopes, or patches that no longer buy time.

We will not sell a full re-roof where a repair still makes sense, and we will not take repeat patch money when the roof is past economic repair.

Who this inspection is for

Homebuyers wanting a roof condition report before or after auction; owners planning a budget for the next few years; anyone with recurring stains, moss, rust, lifted sheets, or tile damage; and Selwyn or Christchurch homeowners comparing repair quotes and wanting a second structural read.

How booking works

Tell us suburb, roof type, and what you are seeing, photos help. We confirm the inspection fee and a visit time. On site we complete the checks above and note any access limits. You get the written report and recommended next steps.

Active water in the ceiling? Call 027 826 4970 for 24/7 emergency cover first. Inspect properly once the building is weathertight.

Common questions

Is a roof inspection the same as a free quote?: No. A paid inspection is a condition report and advice service. A free onsite visit for re-roof quoting is for when you want a measured Colorsteel or conversion price.
What does the inspection cost?: We confirm the fee when you book, before we arrive. It is separate from any repair or re-roof pricing.
Do you use a drone?: Where it helps, steep pitches, large roofs, or when we need clear imagery without unnecessary risk. Not every job needs one.
Will you pressure me to re-roof?: No. The report lists repair, re-screw, conversion, or replacement only where each is a real option.
Can you inspect before I buy a house?: Yes, that is one of the main reasons people book. Share access arrangements and any LIM or building-report notes you already have.
What if you find an active leak during the inspection?: We explain it immediately. Temporary make-safe or urgent repair can be quoted on the spot or scheduled; emergency dispatch is available 24/7 when water is coming in.
Do you cover Selwyn as well as Christchurch?: Yes, Halswell-based crew, daily across Christchurch and Selwyn including Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton and surrounds.

Get a quote for roof inspection christchurch

Suburb, roof type, and what is worrying you is enough to start. We will confirm the inspection fee and lock in a visit.

Active leak or storm damage?

Call us immediately, 24/7.

Water coming in, lifted sheets, or loose iron needs a phone call now.

Planning a re-roof or new build?

Get a measured, no-surprises quote.

Get an itemised, no-surprises quote that explains steel grade, flashings, and scope.

Ready for a watertight roof?

Call now for a straight answer and a clear quote. Emergency call-outs available 24/7.