Tile Roof Repairs in Wellington

What's Included in Our Tile Roof Repairs

Tile roof repairs in Wellington call for care and the right replacement tiles, because a poorly matched or badly bedded tile causes as many problems as it solves. We repair concrete and terracotta tile roofs of all ages, replacing cracked, chipped, slipped and porous tiles, rebedding and repointing ridge and hip tiles, renewing valley irons, and resealing the flashings around chimneys and penetrations where tiled roofs most often leak.

We carry and source a wide range of profiles and can match older and discontinued tiles from salvaged stock where needed, so repairs blend in rather than standing out. Every repair is done to keep the roof watertight and to preserve the look of the home.

Signs Your Tile Roof Needs Repair

• Visible cracked, chipped or broken tiles, often after frost or foot traffic
• Tiles that have slipped out of line or fallen off entirely
• Crumbling or missing mortar along the ridges and hips
• Leaks or damp appearing in the ceiling below a tiled area
• Moss growth lifting and holding moisture under the tiles
• Rusted or split valley irons where two roof planes meet

Our Tile Repair Process

1. Inspect: We identify every failed tile, cracked mortar bed and worn valley or flashing.
2. Match: We source matching tiles, including salvaged stock for older profiles.
3. Repair: We replace tiles, rebed and repoint ridges, and renew valleys and flashings.
4. Check: We inspect the surrounding tiles and fixings to catch the next failure early.

Concrete vs Terracotta Tiles

Concrete tiles are common across Wellington's post-war suburbs. They are durable but lose their protective surface coating over decades, becoming porous and moss-prone, which is why restoration and recoating often pairs well with repairs. Terracotta tiles are more brittle and often found on older and character homes, and matching them takes more care, but they last a very long time when maintained. We work confidently with both and will advise whether a repair, a partial replacement or a restoration gives you the best result.

Local Context: Frost, Foot Traffic and Age

Wellington's hillside suburbs see enough frost to crack ageing, water-soaked tiles as they freeze and thaw. Tiles also crack under foot traffic from tradespeople walking a roof without care, and older mortar bedding simply crumbles with age and wind. Because tiled roofs are unforgiving of careless work, we walk them properly and use the correct techniques so we fix the problem without creating new cracked tiles in the process. Most tile roofs are good for decades of service with this kind of ongoing repair.

Tile Repair Pricing

Tile repairs are priced on the number of tiles involved, whether ridges need rebedding and repointing, the availability of matching tiles, and access. Replacing a handful of cracked tiles is an affordable, quick job, while extensive ridge rebedding or valley renewal takes longer. We provide a clear written quote after inspecting the roof, and we will tell you honestly if age and condition mean restoration or replacement would serve you better than ongoing patch repairs.