Waterproofing Durbanville

Frequently less than people expect, because a good share of what gets reported as a waterproofing problem here turns out to be blocked drainage. Where actual waterproofing is needed, roof type, condition and preparation drive it. We inspect free and quote in writing, with clearing, repair and waterproofing as separate lines.

Not a permanent one, no, and anyone promising it is overselling. What helps is clearing on a proper schedule, making sure the valley itself is sound rather than rusted or damaged underneath the debris, and in some cases adjusting how the valley discharges. Under heavy canopy, twice-yearly clearing is the realistic answer.

More than in most places, since leaves are genuinely the problem here rather than just sand. They will meaningfully reduce how often gutters pack up. They will not eliminate clearing, and some designs collect a mat of wet leaves on top that sheds water straight over the edge, so the type matters. We will tell you which suits your roof.

Cleaning first, and often that is all. Moss holds moisture against the tile and speeds up the weathering that eventually makes tiles porous, so clearing it is worth doing regardless. Whether a coating follows depends on whether the tiles have already gone porous, which is something we can tell you on the inspection.

Sometimes genuinely yes, since a fair amount of that stock predates damp courses being standard. More often it is a damp course that has been bridged by paving, a raised bed or a built-up ground level, which is a much cheaper problem to solve. Walking the outside of the house is the first thing we do.