Torch-On Waterproofing Cape Town
Torch-on waterproofing in Cape Town has a season, and it is not the one when people call. The membrane has to bond to a genuinely dry slab, and a concrete roof that stopped being rained on last week is nowhere near dry.
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Tell us what the water is doing. We come out free, find where it is getting in, and quote in writing.
A deposit secures your booking and materials, with the balance due on completion.
Our Torch-On Process in Cape Town
Torch-on rarely fails as a product, so the work is in the preparation. In Cape Town that means getting the substrate properly dry, which between May and August is the whole scheduling problem: membrane will not bond to a damp roof, whatever the day looks like.
- 1Free site inspection.
We check the substrate, the falls, the details, and whether anything existing can be built on or has to come off.
- 2Written quote.
Stripping, preparation and screed correction priced separately from the membrane itself.
- 3Preparation, then application.
Clean, sound, dry substrate first. Membrane fused across the field, details finished with liquid rubber where bitumen cannot conform.
- 4Follow-up and guarantee.
Fred phones after the first proper rain. Written, minimum 2-year guarantee.
Why Choose TurboMax
Torch-on is our specialty, and on a system where the applicator matters as much as the product, that is the argument. Fred quotes and manages every job himself, with Thomas running the second team.
We will tell you when the slab is not ready. Written, minimum 2-year guarantee, with extended guarantees on request, and a 10-year service guarantee where we maintain the work on an agreed cycle.
Cape Town Customers on Our Torch-On Work
Reviews from Google, alongside photographs of torch-on membrane we have bonded to flat roofs across the metro.
Fred is a man of his word. The work they did on our roof was on time and good quality.
Repaired some leaks, redid the waterproofing and sprayed my entire roof with liquid rubber in 2 days at a reasonable price. They also guarantee their work for 2 years.
Run by a hands-on owner who impressed with his honesty and integrity. After the first rains, he contacted me to enquire about the work.
I received an extremely professional and friendly service. I was provided with expert advice throughout the project, which was completed well within time and under budget.
Excellent, professional, well-priced work. And a completely hassle-free process! 6/5. Thanks Fred!
Thank you TurboMax Waterproofing for your service and after service. I can definitely recommend your professional service.
Torch-On Waterproofing in Cape Town: Common Questions
Straight answers, including the ones that talk us out of a bigger job.
What does torch-on cost in Cape Town?
We quote per roof rather than per metre, because the rate hides what matters: whether an old system is being stripped, whether falls need correcting, and how much detail work there is around outlets and upstands. Our quote splits preparation from membrane so you can compare properly.
Can you torch-on my roof in winter?
Sometimes, in the dry windows between fronts, with flexibility on dates and an honest check that the slab has genuinely dried. Concrete holds moisture for weeks after rain, and a membrane bonded over that will blister. We would rather move your date than do it badly.
When is the best time to have it done?
October through April, and the earlier in that window the better, because autumn starts closing it. If your flat roof has just survived a winter and you suspect it is near the end, book the inspection in late summer rather than waiting for it to fail in June.
How can I tell if my existing torch-on has failed?
Look for blistering, lifting at the laps or edges, cracking, and any area that feels soft or hollow underfoot. Failure at the perimeter and at outlets is far more common than failure in the middle. An inspection will tell you whether it needs a localised repair or a strip and redo.
Can you torch over the old membrane to save money?
Only if inspection shows the existing layer is genuinely sound and well bonded. Where it has failed anywhere, the new membrane inherits that failure and you have paid for a roof that leaks in the same place. We check before recommending, and sometimes the honest answer is that it all comes off.
What else we do in Cape Town
Torch-on is one system among several. These are the other jobs we run in Cape Town.
Elsewhere: Kuils River · Durbanville · Bellville · Somerset West · Stellenbosch · Paarl · Hermanus
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