Grant Howroyd
I highly recommend Drytek for roof repairs. From start to finish, their service was professional, efficient, and reliable.
Service Area
Waterproofing in Johannesburg South
Waterproofing in Johannesburg South for homes, complexes and small businesses. Roof leak repairs, ageing flat roofs, tile roofs and foundation damp.
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Local coverage
Waterproofing for Johannesburg South properties
Johannesburg South covers a wide band of established suburbs holding some of the oldest housing stock in the city — Glenvista, Glenanda, Mondeor, Rosettenville, Linmeyer and Meredale among many others. That age shows in the waterproofing: original 1960s and 1970s flat roofs, weathered tile underlays and damp at foundation level that has never properly been dealt with.
Drytek Waterproofing is based in Bedfordview and travels to Johannesburg South as part of our city-wide coverage. Southern suburb inspections are usually scheduled in batches so we can give a clear arrival window and keep travel time off your quote. We assess the actual source of the problem before recommending the appropriate repair or waterproofing system.
5.0· Based on 7 Google ReviewsTrevlin Armugam
Professional, neat and quick. Awesome experience working with the team. Evance is very knowledgeable and trustworthy.
Gregory Brocco
Thorough site evaluation, clear explanation of the work required, and excellent workmanship.
Pauline Collinson
The team arrived on schedule, communicated clearly, and delivered excellent results.
Common problems
Waterproofing problems we see most often in Johannesburg South.
End-of-life flat roofs
A large share of Johannesburg South housing stock dates from the 1960s and 1970s, and many of those flat concrete roof sections have never been properly re-waterproofed. The original membrane has long since perished, laps have opened and water is now sitting on and soaking into the slab itself.
Tile roofs with perished underlay
Cement tile roofs in Glenvista, Mondeor and the surrounding suburbs commonly have brittle, torn underlay that no longer catches windblown rain. Leaks show up at ridges, valleys and chimney details, usually a good distance from where the ceiling stain appears.
Foundation and below-DPC damp
Older south Johannesburg homes regularly show rising and lateral damp along the base of walls. In most cases the foundation waterproofing was either never installed or has failed, so the problem returns no matter how often the wall is replastered and painted.
Hail and storm damage on metal roofs
IBR and Chromadek lean-tos, carports, outbuildings and extensions take heavy hail in the southern suburbs. Once the coating is broken, rust spreads quickly along seam edges and around fixing screws, and the sheet starts leaking well before it looks bad from the ground.
Property types
Properties we waterproof in Johannesburg South.
Homes
Freestanding houses across Johannesburg South's older suburbs — flat roof re-waterproofing, tile roof repairs, leak tracing and foundation damp work.
Complexes
Sectional-title and townhouse schemes in Mulbarton, Bassonia and Kibler Park, working with body corporates and managing agents on block-wide roof and balcony work.
Commercial
Shops, offices and mixed-use buildings around Rosettenville, Southgate and the southern arterials, scheduled around trading hours.
Industrial
Warehousing and light industrial premises in the southern industrial belt with IBR and corrugated metal roofs, including rust treatment and sheet sealing.
Services
Waterproofing services available in Johannesburg South.
Flat Roof Torch-On Waterproofing
Torch-on waterproofing for the flat concrete roof sections found on many established homes and properties across Johannesburg South.
Learn more →Metal Roof Rust Sealing & Waterproofing
Rust treatment, sealing and protective coatings for IBR and corrugated metal roofs on homes, extensions, carports and outbuildings.
Learn more →Cementitious Waterproofing Systems
Cement-based waterproofing for suitable balconies, slabs and concrete areas where protection against water penetration is required.
Learn more →Tile Roof Waterproofing, Sealing & Leak Repairs
Tile roof repairs and sealing for properties across Glenvista, Glenanda, Mondeor and surrounding southern suburbs, addressing vulnerable areas such as ridges, valleys and roof details.
Learn more →Balcony Waterproofing Systems
Waterproofing for leaking balconies and terraces on homes and complexes, with attention to surface condition, junctions and water penetration points.
Learn more →Flat Roof Revival Treatments
Maintenance and resealing for existing flat roof waterproofing systems where the underlying system is still suitable for refurbishment rather than complete replacement.
Learn more →Suburbs and areas
Johannesburg South suburbs we work in.
- Glenvista
- Glenanda
- Mondeor
- Linmeyer
- Rosettenville
- Meredale
- Mulbarton
- Bassonia
- Suideroord
- Kibler Park
Common questions
Johannesburg South waterproofing FAQs.
Do you cover Johannesburg South?+
Yes. DryTek is based in Bedfordview and Johannesburg South forms part of our standard city-wide coverage, including Glenvista, Mondeor, Alberton, Mulbarton and the surrounding suburbs. We assess the actual source of the problem before recommending the appropriate repair or waterproofing system.
My house is from the 1970s - does it always need full re-waterproofing?+
Not always. Tile roofs with isolated failure points at ridges, valleys or flashings can often be repaired in a targeted way. Older flat concrete roofs may need more extensive waterproofing when the existing system has deteriorated or reached the end of its service life. The condition of the existing waterproofing, substrate and drainage will determine whether a targeted repair or full re-waterproofing is appropriate.
Do you work with body corporates and managing agents?+
Regularly. In southern complexes, we inspect both the affected units and the shared roof and balcony areas, then issue a written scope and quote suitable for trustee or agent approval. Access with residents is arranged before work starts.
Do you carry out maintenance to existing flat roof areas?+
Yes. We can inspect existing flat roof areas and carry out maintenance where the waterproofing system is still suitable for repair. Where the existing system has reached the end of its service life or has deteriorated extensively, we will explain the condition and recommend the appropriate waterproofing solution.
How does the quote process work?+
Inspections and quotes are free. You can WhatsApp photos and rough measurements for a preliminary estimate, but the final quote is confirmed after an on-site inspection so we can properly assess the substrate and detail conditions.
Need a waterproofing quote in Johannesburg South?
Free on-site inspection. WhatsApp photos for a preliminary estimate, subject to final site measurement.