A leaking roof rarely heals itself. Most "leaks" are actually multiple small failures stacking up — rusted ridge tiles, shifted underlay, blocked valleys, perished sealant. A roofer who finds the source and fixes it once is much cheaper than the cycle of patches.
What roofing covers
- Concrete-tile and clay-tile roof repairs
- Sheeted-roof (IBR, corrugated) repairs and replacements
- Ridge replacement and re-bedding
- Gutter cleaning, repairs, and replacement
- Roof painting (specialist roof paint, never wall paint)
- Skylight installations and repairs
- Insulation top-ups (Aerolite, Isotherm)
What roofing costs in South Africa (2026)
Spot leak repairs typically R1,800-R5,500 once access (cherrypicker, harnesses) is included. Full ridge replacement R650-R1,100 per linear metre. Gutter replacement R350-R700 per linear metre. A full roof repaint of an average suburban house lands at R18,000-R45,000 depending on slope, height, and product. Replacing a sheeted roof is R450-R900 per square metre in 2026 with mid-range product.
What to look for
- Photo evidence of the leak source from the inspection — not just "we'll fix it".
- Workmanship guarantee — 12 months minimum on repairs, 5-10 years on full replacements.
- Safety harnesses and training — DOL prosecutes for roof falls.
- Insurance certificate for working at height.
Handi-za roofers post photos of repairs, including the diagnosis stage — you'll see exactly what they fixed. Post your job, attach a photo of the leak inside the house, and the quotes that come back will be tighter.