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Waterproofing
Torch-on waterproofing

How much does torch-on waterproofing cost?

  • R200 – R400/sqm
    Torch-on waterproofing
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Planning to hire a professional for torch-on waterproofing but you are just not sure what to expect price-wise?

Procompare has been tracking trends in torch-on waterproofing prices in years and here is the latest torch-on waterproofing cost guide for year 2024.

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Torch-on waterproofing

  • R200 – R400/sqm

This is the price for torch-on waterproofing per square metre. The cost of torch-on waterproofing typically runs from R200/sqm to R400/sqm, averaging at R300/sqm.

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Recent jobs for torch-on waterproofing

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mandeni, Stanger
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Replacement of wind damaged and cracked roof tiles

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Damp proofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kempton Park
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: More than 200 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Paint exterior house walls, boundary walls, garage doors, window frames. House is double storey, +/- sqm, plastered, wooden window frames & double garage doors.

Foundation or basement waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Property type: Housing complex
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

ceiling waterproofing

Balcony waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: 3264 unit 9 Garankuwa
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

38sqm balcony roofing was done using lettles

Balcony waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Damp proofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 100 - 200 sqm
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

Damp proofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

total 52,66, boundary wall

Damp proofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Linden, Randburg
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Removing plaster around entire house up to 1.5m high and replacing with a waterproof damp treatment + painting.

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Northcliff, Johannesburg
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month