What this stage means
Completion is more than a finished roof. Check flashings, fixings, gutters, penetrations, cleanup, warranties, maintenance notes, and photos before final sign-off.
How to get this stage right
Do the walk-around together. From the ground and eaves height, check ridge and barge lines run straight, flashings sit flat with consistent overhangs, fixings follow neat lines with no missed or proud screws, and sealant work is tidy at every penetration. Run a hose into gutters if rain has not tested the drainage yet.
Collect the close-out pack before the final invoice is settled: material warranty documents naming the actual product installed, workmanship warranty terms, maintenance instructions for your coating tier, consent completion paperwork if applicable, and the photo record of covered details. Chasing documents is far easier while the final payment is still pending.
Confirm the site is genuinely finished: swarf swept from the roof and gutters, offcuts and packaging removed, lawns and gardens reinstated, and nails or screws magnet-swept from driveways and play areas. Then file everything — the close-out pack is what protects you for the next twenty years.
Checklist
- Review visible roof and edge details
- Check gutters, downpipes, and penetrations
- Collect warranty and maintenance information
- Complete sign-off before final payment
Roofing FAQs
01 What documents should I receive when my roof is finished?
At minimum: the material warranty naming the exact product installed, the installer's workmanship warranty, maintenance instructions, any consent completion documents, and ideally photos of underlay and flashing details taken during the job. Keep them with your property records.
02 Should I withhold final payment until I'm satisfied?
Pay according to the contract — but complete the inspection and receive the documents before releasing the final instalment. A reasonable roofer expects this. If defects are found, record them in writing with photos and agree a remediation date rather than an open-ended holdback.
This guide is published by Full Tree — steel roof repair and re-roofing specialists in Auckland and across NZ. Talk to us before you sign a roofing contract.
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