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Torch-on waterproofing

How much does torch-on waterproofing cost?

  • R300 – R500/sqm
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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 2026.

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Torch-on waterproofing

  • R300 – R500/sqm

This is the price for torch-on waterproofing per square metre. The cost of torch-on waterproofing typically runs from R300/sqm to R500/sqm, averaging at R400/sqm.

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Recent jobs for torch-on waterproofing

Waterproofing a residential basement up to 30 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Worcester
  • 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
  • Price estimate: R18,000

Roof waterproofing for up to 30 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Masibekela
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R7500

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Waterproofing small chimney gaps on residential roof

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Worcester
  • 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
  • Price estimate: R8500

Small geps around chimney, that was installed incorrectly years before

Damp proofing for 100-200 sqm residential area

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Midrand
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 100 - 200 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R35,000

Damp proofing for up to 30 sqm residential home

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Edward
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R7500

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Waterproofing a large residential roof over 200 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: evaton
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: More than 200 sqm
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R75,000

Roof waterproofing for 30-100 sqm residential home

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: pretoria west
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R35,000

Waterproofing for a 320 sqm pitched roof

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pinelands
  • 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
  • Price estimate: R85,000

sqm pitch roof with 40degree pitch. covertile roof tiles (slate cement) We would like to add roof waterproofing, it is new installation

Flat roof leak repair for 30-100 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: vedriff
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R18,000

Roof leak. Flat roof. Ceiling collapsing under water mass

Waterproofing a 100-200 sqm residential roof with two leaks

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: elfindale
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 100 - 200 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R18,000

2 leaks in the roof, 1 into my bedroom and the other in my kitchen.