Roof Repairs South Africa

• Roof Repairs South Africa: one request, prices from local roofing contractors.
• Find roofing services South Africa homeowners and businesses need most, from leaks and broken tiles to waterproofing, gutters and full re-roofs.
• Contractors suited to your job reply with availability and prices, and you compare them yourself.
• This website does not do roofing work.
• The contractor you hire does the work and sets their own terms.

What Roofers Quote For

Not every contractor does every type of work, so say clearly what you need when you send your request.

How It Works

1. Request. You give your area, the type of roof and what needs doing.
2. Match. Your request goes to local roofing contractors suited to the job, with your permission.
3. Quote. Contractors contact you, inspect the roof if needed and give a written price.
4. Compare. You check scope, materials, warranty and payment terms side by side.
5. Hire. You hire the contractor you choose, or nobody. There is no obligation.
6. Fix. The contractor does the work and deals with you directly.

Photos of the problem help contractors give a closer price before they visit.

Common Roofing Problems

• Leaks. Damp ceilings, drips and stains, often from cracked tiles, failed flashing or blocked valleys.
• Broken tiles. Hail, foot traffic and age crack concrete and clay tiles.
• Rust. Corroded IBR and corrugated sheets, screws and flashings, worst near the coast.
• Ponding. Water standing on flat roofs and breaking down the waterproofing.
• Blocked gutters. Leaves and silt that push water under the roof edge and into fascias.
• Storm damage. Highveld hail, Cape winter storms and strong winds that lift sheets and tiles.

Checks Before You Hire

• Written quotation. Scope, materials, quantities, exclusions and payment terms on paper.
• Insurance. Public liability cover in case of damage to your property or injury on site.
• Warranty. A workmanship warranty in writing, separate from any manufacturer warranty on materials.
• Compliance. New roofs and structural work must meet the National Building Regulations, and new roof trusses need sign-off by a competent person.
• Asbestos. Old asbestos-cement roofs may only be removed by a registered asbestos contractor.

A contractor who wants full payment upfront or will not put the price in writing is a reason to walk away.

Roofing Prices at a Glance

Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.

Roof size, pitch, height, access, materials and the condition under the covering set the final price.

What to Include in Your Request

• Your name and the best way to contact you.
• Your suburb or town.
• The type of roof: tile, metal sheeting, flat, slate or thatch.
• What is wrong, or what you want done.
• How urgent it is, and photos if you have them.

Availability

Availability depends on your area, the type of work, the weather and how urgent the job is. Contractors are independent and decide which jobs they take on, so not every request can be matched. Most contractors inspect the roof before giving a firm price.

Comparing Roofing Quotes

Whoever you consider, compare like with like:

• Scope. Exactly what will be repaired, replaced or coated, and how many square metres.
• Materials. Product, brand, sheet thickness, tile type and colour.
• Preparation. Cleaning, priming and repairs before any coating or membrane goes on.
• Extras. Scaffolding, rubble removal, skip hire and call-out fees.
• Warranty. How long the workmanship is covered and what voids it.
• Timing and payment. Start date, duration, deposit and when the balance is due.

Frequently Asked Questions