New Roofs

Congratulations! Since you’ve decided to build a new home rather than buying an existing one you're probably an independent sort of person who wants a house customised to your family’s specific needs. Most likely you see your home as a focal point for the rest of your life and, since it’s likely to be one of your largest financial investments, you’ll want to make sure you make all the right decisions.

Gerard Roofs understands how big of a commitment a new home is and how important it is to you that you get everything right. That’s why we've taken the time to listen to you and put together this website to provide you with all the information (and a little inspiration) you need to confidently choose the roof that's best for you.

Roofing can be complex and often confusing specialty area. Because of this, and the fact that Gerard Roofs offers such an extensive range of roofing options, we’ve put together this comprehensive roofing guide to explain everything and make things a little easier for you.

If you're looking at re-roofing an existing property then click here to go to the re-roofing specific pages where you can hear from and get in touch with our people who are dedicated to servicing this specialised market. But if you’re in the market for a new roof – then carry on.

Depending how far along the building process you are, you'll have some or all of the following issues in mind:

• What roof will suit my style of home?  Click here to see the Roof Chooser
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of different roof styles and different installation services (including warranties and durability)? *  Click here for your roof options and an evaluation of each.
• What should I look for when contracting a roofing company and what kind of things – like hidden costs, project management fees etc – do I need to be aware of? *  Click here for installation tips.

You might also be interested in colours, technical details, brand specifications, comparative costs, roofing terminology and specials – or you may simply want to contact us for more information. Just click the relevant button and we’ll take you directly to the area that interests you.