09 · building trades # Roofers and spouting/gutter installers in Auckland ## Summary **Roofers and spouting/gutter installers** (Building trades). Roof replacement, repairs, flashings, spouting and downpipes. Installing a roof on a house is restricted building work. Check the person is a Licensed Building Practitioner in the Roofing class (or otherwise licensed for that roof type) on the LBP register, and ask for a Record of Work. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What roofers and spouting/gutter installers do Roofers install and repair roofing in metal, tile, membrane and other materials, including flashings, spouting and downpipes that keep water away from the walls. **You usually need them for:** A new roof on a new build or extension, a re-roof, leaks, failed flashings, or replacing spouting and downpipes. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Roof and cladding (weathertight)** 2. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/), [recladding & weathertightness](/projects/recladding-weathertightness/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Installing a roof on a house is restricted building work. Check the person is a Licensed Building Practitioner in the Roofing class (or otherwise licensed for that roof type) on the LBP register, and ask for a Record of Work. ### Official links * [Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) scheme](https://www.lbp.govt.nz/) * [LBP public register](https://kete-lbp.mbie.govt.nz/advanced-building-practitioner-search/) * [Roofing Association of New Zealand: find a roofer](https://www.ranz.co.nz/for-consumers/find-a-roofer/) ### Questions to ask * Do you hold an LBP Roofing licence, and for which type of roof? * What is the warranty on the materials and on your workmanship? * How will you manage water, safety and scaffolding during the job? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Roofers and spouting/gutter installers in Auckland ### We're adding roofers and spouting/gutter installers soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing roofers and spouting/gutter installers in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=roofers-spouting#claim) No roofers and spouting/gutter installers listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do roofers and spouting/gutter installers do? Roofers install and repair roofing in metal, tile, membrane and other materials, including flashings, spouting and downpipes that keep water away from the walls. When do I need a roofer? A new roof on a new build or extension, a re-roof, leaks, failed flashings, or replacing spouting and downpipes. How do I check a roofer? Installing a roof on a house is restricted building work. Check the person is a Licensed Building Practitioner in the Roofing class (or otherwise licensed for that roof type) on the LBP register, and ask for a Record of Work. What should I ask a roofer before hiring? 1. Do you hold an LBP Roofing licence, and for which type of roof? 2. What is the warranty on the materials and on your workmanship? 3. How will you manage water, safety and scaffolding during the job? Does a roof replacement need building consent? A comparable replacement in the same position is generally exempt from building consent, but a different material, a structural change or work caused by a durability failure usually is not. See our consent guide and confirm with Auckland Council. ## Related trades * [Builders and carpenters](/trades/builders/) * [Plumbers and gasfitters](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/) * [Electricians](/trades/electricians/) * [Plasterers and GIB stoppers](/trades/plasterers-gib-stoppers/) * [Painters and decorators](/trades/painters-decorators/) * [Tilers](/trades/tilers/) * [Joiners and cabinetmakers](/trades/joiners-cabinetmakers/) * [Bricklayers and blocklayers](/trades/bricklayers-blocklayers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)