Kraaifontein, Western Cape
Painters & Waterproofing Contractors in Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein is a short run from Durbanville, and it is where we see some of the hardest working older roofs in the Northern Suburbs.
- Based in Durbanville, working in Kraaifontein most weeks
- WhatsApp us and we reply during office hours.
- Written scope, one fixed price for the job
Older metal and fibre-cement roofs
There is a lot of older sheeting in Kraaifontein: IBR, corrugated metal and fibre-cement, much of it well past the life of whatever was last painted on it. Rust starts at the fastener and under the lap, and fibre-cement goes porous and cracks away from the bolt holes.
Both of those are waterproofing problems, not colour problems. A coat of roof paint over a rusting screw or a chalky fibre-cement sheet is money gone by the second winter.
What we actually do to a roof here
Wash, degrease, treat rust back to sound metal, prime with the correct primer for that substrate, reinforce every screw, lap, ridge and crack, then build a three-coat Rubber Sealant Liquid Rubber membrane over the whole roof.
That seals the fasteners, stops the leaks and, in a light finish, reflects a large part of the heat the old sheeting was radiating into the house.
What we are asked for in Kraaifontein
The work, in order of how often.
- Metal and IBR roof rust treatment and coating
- Fibre-cement and asbestos-cement roof encapsulation
- Roof waterproofing with Rubber Sealant Liquid Rubber
- Full exterior repaints
- Rising damp on older walls
- High pressure cleaning
Also covering Eikendal, Peerless Park, Belmont Park, Buh-Rein, Brackenfell, Fisantekraal.
Worth reading first
What we have learnt working in Kraaifontein.
- AsbestosAsbestos roof sealing: how to fix a leaking asbestos roof without removing itAsbestos roof sealing explained, from a Durbanville contractor. Where these roofs actually leak, why patching one spot never works, and the step by step of sealing an asbestos roof in place with liquid rubber. Costs included.9 min read
- WaterproofingUnderstanding Liquid Rubber (responsibly)Liquid Rubber is a serious waterproofing system when it is specified, prepared for and applied properly. Here is what that actually means.6 min read
- HomeownerRepaint or repair: how to tell which one your house actually needsPaint is not a repair. Spending on the wrong one is the most expensive mistake in the trade. Six tests you can do yourself this weekend.8 min read
Budgeting
What this work costs in Kraaifontein.
Real Cape Town rates, including ours, and what a cheaper quote leaves out.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Tell us what you are seeing in Kraaifontein.
We will come and look properly, then send you one fixed price for the whole job.
Working in Kraaifontein this month.
Take one photo on your phone, send it on WhatsApp, and we will tell you what we are looking at. We are in Kraaifontein most weeks, so a site visit is easy to arrange.
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Get a fixed price for your painting and waterproofing.
Three ways to start, all of them quick. Send a WhatsApp, tap to call, or leave your details and we come back with a written scope and one fixed price for the whole job.
Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
What happens after you send it
We reply, ask the few questions that matter, then book a proper look at the property. You get a written scope, one fixed price for the whole job, and a straight answer on what we will not do.
One-year workmanship guarantee on qualifying Williams & Co work.
Takes about 20 seconds