Your roof takes the full force of Hawke's Bay's hot, dry summers, winter frosts on the Heretaunga Plains and the occasional big storm, so quality roofing work is not the place to cut corners. Whether you need a re-roof, repairs or a new roof on a build, an experienced Hastings roofer protects everything underneath.
This page highlights the Top 5 roofers in Hastings, based on independent research into reputation, workmanship, durability and reliability.
The top 5 roofers in Hastings are 1. Storm Tech Roofing, 2. Edwards & Hardy, 3. Roof Guru, 4. Bay Roofing, 5. Martin Roofing. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
This featured position sits above the editorial Top 5 and is clearly labelled. It does not influence the rankings below.
Storm Tech Roofing serve the entire Hawke's Bay region, including Hastings, Havelock North and Waipukurau, with roof repairs and new roofs.
Edwards & Hardy provide roofing, repairs and roof cleaning across Hawke's Bay, a long-established national roofer with a local Hastings team.
Locally owned Roof Guru specialises in re-roofing across Hawke's Bay, including Hastings, Napier and Havelock North.
Bay Roofing specialises in re-roofing across Hastings and Napier, including GERARD pressed-steel, long-run COLORSTEEL and Nu-Wall cladding.
Established in 1984 and based in Hastings, Martin Roofing has a strong reputation across Hawke's Bay residential and major commercial roofing.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks.
| Roofer | Best for |
|---|---|
| Storm Tech Roofing | Roof repairs and new roofs |
| Edwards & Hardy | Roof repairs, maintenance and re-roofs |
| Roof Guru | Re-roofing across Hawke’s Bay |
| Bay Roofing | Re-roofing and cladding |
| Martin Roofing | Experienced residential and commercial roofing |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each roofer. We weigh up a combination of:
We don't accept payment in exchange for a place in the Top 5. Featured placements are separate and always clearly labelled. Rankings may change over time as businesses evolve.
Roofing problems are easy to ignore until they cause real damage, so timely repairs and quality materials pay off. In Hastings, where hot sun, the occasional heavy storm and rural exposure test roofs, the right roofing system and proper flashings and fixings make a big difference to how long a roof lasts.
When choosing a roofer, ask about the materials they recommend, what guarantee they offer on workmanship, and how they manage safety and access. Always get a written quote and scope before work begins.
It depends on roof size, pitch, access, the material chosen and how much existing roofing needs removing. Long-run steel such as COLORSTEEL is a common, durable choice. Get an itemised quote that covers removal, underlay, flashings and disposal, not just the new roofing.
Isolated leaks, a few loose fixings or damaged flashings can often be repaired, while widespread rust, age or recurring leaks usually point to a re-roof. A good Hastings roofer will inspect honestly and tell you which is the better spend.
Long-run COLORSTEEL steel is the standard across Hawke's Bay; many older tile roofs are converted to long-run, and salt-air-rated coatings suit coastal-edge sites. The right underlay, flashing detail and fixings matter as much as the roofing material itself, so ask your roofer what they recommend for your home and site.
Most do. Spouting, downpipes and internal gutters are part of keeping water off and away from the building, and gutters need to cope with leaf litter and the occasional intense downpour. Ask whether gutter work is included in your quote.
A standard house re-roof often takes several days to a week or more, depending on size, complexity and weather. Hastings conditions can cause delays, so a good roofer will build weather contingency into the plan and keep your home watertight during the work.
Roofing materials usually carry a manufacturer warranty, and reputable roofers offer their own workmanship guarantee on top. Ask what each covers and get it in writing, as the workmanship guarantee is what protects you against install faults.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 5 lists.
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