A leak after a storm, an insurer asking what caused it, or a claim that's been knocked back? We inspect the roof and write you a clear, factual assessment letter, ready to put straight to your insurer. Buying or selling? Same honest read before you commit. Drone access where it helps, across every common Wellington roof type.
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We come out, we look at the visible and accessible areas of your roof, and we tell you what we found. No overclaiming, no jargon. A clear, honest picture of the roof's condition, and what your options might be.
When your insurer wants to know what caused a leak, or what condition the roof's in, we give you a clear, factual written record of the visible damage and likely cause, with drone photos, that you can pass straight to your insurer. Often within a day or two.
Learn more →Buying your first home, or any home, in Wellington? Before you commit to one of the biggest purchases of your life, it's worth having someone with roofing knowledge carry out a proper roof inspection first. We'll assess the visible and accessible areas of the roof and give you a written summary of what we found, so you know what you're getting into before you sign anything.
Learn more →Selling your home and want to know what buyers might find? We'll take a look at the roof before you list and flag anything worth addressing. Get ahead of the conversation rather than having it derail a sale.
Learn more →Some roofs just can't be safely accessed without scaffolding. Our drone gives us a clear view of roof areas that would otherwise require scaffolding to reach, so we can photograph and assess more of the roof, safely, and without the added cost of access equipment.
Learn more →Not buying or selling, just not sure what's going on with your roof? We'll come out, have a look at what's visible and accessible, and give you a clear summary of what we found and what, if anything, you might want to keep an eye on.
Learn more →Water's coming in and chasing leaks is core to what we do. Years assessing repairs and quality across thousands of roofs give you an experienced read on the likely source and what's driving it. Where pinning it down for certain calls for a closer look, we'll tell you, and you'll get practical options either way.
Learn more →We're based in Wellington and cover the wider region, from the Hutt Valley to the Kāpiti Coast and over the hill to the Wairarapa. If your area isn't listed, get in touch anyway, we very likely cover it.
Aerial Assess NZ is a Wellington-based roof inspection and roof assessment service. We focus on visible and accessible roof areas, use drone inspection where it helps, and provide plain-language written findings.
We are based in Wellington and cover the wider region, including Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa. If your suburb is nearby, get in touch and we will let you know if we can help.
We look at the visible and accessible roof areas, photograph relevant observations, and send you a practical written summary or assessment letter depending on the job.
We go deeper on the roof than a generalist report does, so a roof assessment works alongside a full building inspection rather than replacing it. It is roofing-focused, so it is not an engineering or asbestos report. Aerial Assess doesn't carry out repair work. If the assessment flags something worth pricing, you're free to take the letter to any roofer you choose, or we can arrange pricing through a Wellington roofing business we work with. It's optional, there's no obligation, and your assessment fee stays the same either way.
For roof inspection enquiries in Wellington and nearby areas, email ryan@aerialassess.co.nz or use the enquiry form below.
Get in touch and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Leave your details in the form or drop us an email. Tell us what you need and where the property is. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We come out to the property and carry out a thorough inspection of all visible and accessible roof areas. Where it makes sense, we use drone equipment to safely access and photograph areas that are difficult to reach.
You'll receive a clear written summary of what we observed, with practical notes on anything worth knowing about, and what your options might be. Delivered to your inbox.
If your assessment flags anything worth doing, just ask and we can arrange pricing through a Wellington roofing business we work with. Optional, no obligation, and no change to your assessment fee.
Two things to be clear on: what you'll pay for the assessment, and how pricing works if the roof actually needs something done.
Every roof is different, so we price each job to match its size, height, access, and how much you need from the report. Once you get in touch we'll confirm a clear, fixed price up front, including GST, before you commit. No obligation, and no hidden costs.
We assess roofs, we don't carry out roofing work ourselves. If your assessment flags something worth doing, just ask and we can arrange pricing through a Wellington roofing business we work with. It's completely optional, there's no obligation, and it doesn't change your assessment fee.
Claiming on insurance? You pay for the assessment up front and the letter is yours to send to your insurer. Many people then claim the cost back as part of their claim, though whether it's covered is always your insurer's call. We keep the letter factual and plain, so it stands up.
We're not here to write you a novel. You'll get what we found, what it means, and what your options are. No padding.
Years in the roofing industry, with quality control and repair assessment across thousands of roofs: long-run steel, concrete and pressed-metal tile, terracotta, decramastic, butynol and TPO membrane, and the older asbestos-cement systems (including Super Six) on many character homes. We know how each system ages and what tends to go wrong. When we flag something, we'll tell you what it is, what it likely means, and your practical options, and we're upfront about anything that needs a closer look.
Some areas of a roof just aren't safely reachable without scaffolding. Our drone changes that, giving you a more complete picture without the time and cost of setting up access equipment.
On a contract deadline, or an insurer waiting on paperwork? Tell us your timeframe when you get in touch. We can usually get out within a few days, and the letter follows quickly after the visit.
Get in touch, we'll come out, you'll get a plain-language written summary and practical options. Useful information so you can make a good decision.
A few real jobs from around Wellington, anonymised. The kind of thing we find, and why it mattered.
A two-storey roof had been leaking since a storm, and earlier repairs hadn't found the source. Too steep to reach safely, so we flew it, documented the likely source, and the owner had a clear written summary to put to their insurer.
A buyer mid-purchase needed an honest read on a character home's original tile roof. We assessed its real condition and laid out repair-versus-replace plainly, so they could make the call before going unconditional.
A building report flagged high moisture on a home about to be listed. A drone assessment of the high tile roof gave the owner and their buyers a clear read before offers landed, so it didn't become a renegotiation surprise.
Yes, that's exactly what we're here for. We don't carry out building inspections or building reports. We focus on the roof: what's visible, what's accessible, and what you need to know. Plain language, straight to you.
Read our full guide on what to do when your building report flags the roof →
No. We provide a roofing-focused assessment of the visible and accessible areas of your roof. It's not a full building report and it's not an engineering report. If that's what you need, we can point you in the right direction.
Chasing leaks is a big part of what we do. It's backed by years in the roofing industry assessing roofing repairs and quality across thousands of roofs, so you'll get an experienced read on the likely source and what's driving it. Being straight with you: a roof can be deceptive, and confirming a source with total certainty sometimes needs a closer look, like a controlled water test. We'll tell you what we can see, what it most likely means, and the practical next steps, not a guess.
Roofing is our main focus, but we're happy to talk about other drone inspection or aerial photography needs. Get in touch and let us know what you're after.
Absolutely. Many people find it helpful to be present so they can ask questions on the spot. Just let us know when you book.
It depends on what you need and the size of the property. Get in touch. We'll talk it through and give you a price before you commit to anything.
A written summary of what we observed, with practical notes on anything we found and what your options might be. Sent to your inbox after the assessment.
Yes, if your assessment flags anything worth doing, just ask. We can arrange pricing through a Wellington roofing business we work with. It's optional, there's no obligation, and your assessment fee stays the same either way.
Wellington. We're open to travelling for the right job. Get in touch and we'll let you know if we can help.
Practical explainers for the situations most of our clients arrive with. Useful reading whether you book with us or not.
What "engage a roofer to assess the roof" actually means, and the practical steps to take next.
Read guide →Tile, metal, butynol, TPO, WeldTech. What you have on Wellington homes and buildings, and what tends to go wrong.
Read guide →What inspectors mean when they flag flashings, and what to do about it.
Read guide →Why so many Wellington building reports say "not accessed", and how drone access fills the gap.
Read guide →The three main membrane roofing systems used on NZ flat roofs, compared.
Read guide →Plain-English definitions of every common NZ building report roofing term, from apron flashing to valley iron.
Read guide →Leave your details below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Rather talk? Give us a call or send an email.
022 058 7070 ryan@aerialassess.co.nz