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How much does waterproofing cost?

  • R88 – R300/sqm
    Waterproofing installation — labour cost
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How much will waterproofing cost you?

Below you will find a detailed breakdown of waterproofing prices, together with descriptions what is included in the price and other necessary information that will help you make the best possible decision.

How do we know these prices? Thousands of people ask Procompare for help with their projects every year. We track the quotes they get from our local Pros and share those prices with you.


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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Bitumen spray-on waterproofing

  • R400 – R600/sqm

This is the price per square metre for bitumen spray-on waterproofing. Bitumen is an asphalt-based sealant that is sprayed on the surface. It can be applied on any surface, from concrete to tile, it is durable and eco-friendly. The cost of bitumen spray-on waterproofing typically runs from R400/sqm to R600/sqm, averaging at R500/sqm.

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Waterproofing installation — labour cost

  • R88 – R300/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 R200/sqm, or typically between R88/sqm and R300/sqm.

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Recent jobs for waterproofing

Re-waterproofing a 30 sqm flat slab roof.

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Broadacres, Bryanston
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R15,000

Re waterproof a flat slab area about 30sqm

Damp proofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Krugersdorp
  • Property type: Housing complex
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Damp on wall

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Velddrif
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I have a leak in the guest bathroom of my home. I am in need of someone to assist me in waterproofing my roof after the roof has been repaired.

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pezula private estates - Knysna
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Hi, I have a Flat concrete roof has a 50mm layer of stone on it with old flaking bitumen layer underneath through which is leaking.

Deck waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Marina Beach, Margate
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

My top floor patio is 8 metres by 5 metres

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethlehem
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Leaking flat roof

Damp proofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Upper Tongaat, Tongaat
  • Property type: Housing complex
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

The walls are damp and there is moisture building up. Black mould is building up and in certain areas, the paint is beginning to bubble. Please email me the quote

Deck waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Taung Station
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: Up to 30 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Saulspoort, Rustenburg
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: 30 - 100 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

To cover roof licking and roof rubberized

Roof waterproofing

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Arcon Park, Vereeniging
  • Property type: Residential home
  • Approximately how big is the surface that requires waterproofing (in sqm)?: More than 200 sqm
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I want to paint my roof but want to seal all parapets before I do You can measure my roof from Google earth - my address is 42 Zea Avenue, Arcon park , vereeniging