Waterproofing Wellington runs from roof membranes to damp walls and leaking gutters. Contractors working here quote through this page.
The systems, methods and price detail behind all of this sit under Waterproofing Cape Town.
Describe the problem and the roof or wall type. That is usually enough to price it.
Request a Wellington QuoteWhat Comes Up in Wellington
- Hot dry summers. Sustained UV and heat load, with the coating and mortar wear that follows.
- Agricultural sheet roofs. Barns, sheds and packing facilities with large sheet areas and corroded fixings.
- Older solid-wall housing. Damp-proof courses absent, failed or bridged by later ground works.
- Farm outbuildings. Secondary structures that get little attention until something inside is damaged.
- Winter rainfall concentration. Long dry spells then hard fronts testing everything at once.
Property Types Here
Older town housing with solid walls and pitched roofs, agricultural buildings on the surrounding farms, and newer residential development on the edges.
On a farm, the outbuilding roofs usually need the work more than the house does and get looked at last. A leaking shed roof damages stored equipment and feed as effectively as a house roof damages a ceiling.
Services Quoted Here
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Roof repairs | Tiles, ridges and flashings. See roof repairs. |
| Roof waterproofing | Leaking and ageing roofs. See roof waterproofing. |
| Damp proofing | Damp walls and moisture. See damp proofing. |
| Rising damp treatment | Moisture through masonry. See rising damp treatment. |
| Wall waterproofing | Driven rain and porous walls. See wall waterproofing. |
| Roof painting | Protection once sound. See roof painting. |
Waterproofing Wellington Prices
| Job | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Roof leak trace and inspection | R750 – R2,500 | Roof size and access. |
| Rising damp treatment | R450 – R900 per linear metre | Damp-proof course injection. |
| Salt-retardant replastering | R300 – R650 per m² | Strip, render and finish. |
| Exterior wall coating | R90 – R220 per m² | Prepared and coated. |
| Parapet and upstand detailing | R250 – R550 per linear metre | Height and complexity. |
| Gutter repairs | R450 – R1,200 per joint | Access and joint condition. |
| Roof painting | R80 – R180 per m² | Prepared, primed and coated. |
| Roof waterproofing, general range | R150 – R350 per m² | System and preparation dependent. |
| Replace cracked roof tiles | R80 – R250 each | Tile type and availability. |
| Screed to correct falls | R250 – R600 per m² | Where water is ponding. |
These are indicative ranges rather than a quote. They come from published South African pricing for waterproofing and roofing work, and no company on this platform is bound to them.
What separates two quotes is usually preparation and detailing, not the rate per square metre.
Send the same brief to several contractors so the quotes are actually comparable.
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Also covering Paarl, Hermon, Klapmuts and the Wellington farms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are agricultural sheet roofs treated differently?
The work is the same in principle: replace failed fasteners, treat rust, seal and reinforce laps, then coat. The difference is scale and access rather than method.
Is it worth coating an old barn roof?
Where the sheeting still has structural thickness and the corrosion is surface-level, coating is far cheaper than replacement. Perforated sections need replacing first.
How do I know if my damp is rising or penetrating?
Rising damp holds a fairly level line, usually below a metre, and does not change much with the weather. Penetrating damp appears at any height, follows a defect, and worsens within hours of rain.
Who is responsible for roof work in a complex or sectional title scheme?
Normally the body corporate for common property, instructed by the trustees or managing agent. Exclusive-use areas such as balconies depend on the scheme's rules, so confirm before commissioning anything.
Is the cheapest waterproofing quote usually the right one?
Rarely. The cheapest quote is typically the one that coats over the existing membrane, prices preparation as a variation and excludes making good. Compare the inclusions before comparing the totals.
How much does waterproofing cost in Wellington?
Roof waterproofing generally runs R150 to R350 per square metre, with torch-on membrane at R300 to R400. A 40 m² flat roof typically lands between R12,000 and R24,000. Damp treatment on a single wall usually totals R6,000 to R18,000.
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