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Waterproofing installation

How much does waterproofing installation cost?

  • R70 – R250/sqm
    Waterproofing installation — labour cost
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Want to know how much waterproofing installation will cost you in South Africa?

We have examined the projects carried out by our Pros and a variety of other reputable sources and compiled a typical range of waterproofing installation prices.


Waterproofing installation — labour cost

  • R70 – R250/sqm

This is the cost for applying waterproofing per square metre. The final price may depend on the site specifics (what are you waterproofing, the condition of your property, etc.), on the type of sealant used, and your location. The average cost of waterproofing labour cost is R160/sqm, or typically between R70/sqm and R250/sqm.

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Recent jobs for waterproofing installation

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