The first storm of the season is when most of our calls come in. A brown ring on the ceiling, a drip into a bucket, water running down the inside of a wall. If that's you, here's what to do right now and how we fix it properly.
Leaking roof? Do this first
- Put a bucket under the drip and move furniture, electronics and rugs out of the way.
- If the ceiling board is bulging with water, poke a small hole in the lowest point so it drains into the bucket instead of collapsing.
- Switch off lights or plugs near the leak if water is anywhere close to them.
- Take photos of the ceiling and, safely from the ground, of the roof. They help your quote and any insurance claim.
- Call us or send the free quote form with a photo.
Why roofs leak in Pretoria East
Highveld summers combine intense UV, big temperature swings and short, violent storms, often with hail. That combination is hard on roofs:
- Flashings and valleys: where the roof meets a wall, chimney or another roof plane. Old sealant shrinks and cracks.
- Cracked or slipped tiles: hail and people walking on the roof (DStv and solar installs) are the usual culprits.
- IBR and corrugated sheets: rusted screw holes, lifted overlaps and gutters that overflow back under the sheets. See IBR roof waterproofing.
- Flat roofs: failed torch-on seams, blocked outlets and cracks at parapets. See flat roof waterproofing.
- Box gutters and valleys full of leaves: common under the big trees in Lynnwood, Waterkloof and Faerie Glen.
How our roof leak repair works
We trace the leak from the inside first (where the stain is, how the trusses run) and then on the roof. Once we know the entry point, the repair is matched to the roof: new flashing tape and sealant, replaced tiles, re-screwed and sealed sheets, or a patch and new membrane on a flat roof. If the roof is near the end of its life, we'll tell you honestly and quote a full waterproofing system instead of a patch you'll be paying for again next year.
That's the difference between a roof leak repair and simply smearing sealant over the stain. It's also why our leaking roof repairs Pretoria quotes say exactly what we found and what we'll fix.
Roof repairs Pretoria East: what we do and don't do
Our roof repairs Pretoria East work is focused on keeping water out: leaks, flashings, waterproofing, sealing, sheet and tile repairs. If your roof has structural damage, such as sagging trusses or rotten timbers, we'll say so and point you to a roofing contractor. That keeps your money going to the right fix.
Searching "leaking roof repair near me"?
If you're in Faerie Glen, Moreleta Park, Garsfontein, Lynnwood, Menlyn, Silver Lakes or anywhere in our Pretoria East service area, we can usually inspect within a few working days, sooner for active leaks.
Repair now or waterproof the whole roof?
A spot repair makes sense when the roof is otherwise sound and the leak has one clear cause. If you've had several leaks, the membrane is cracked all over, or the coating is chalky and peeling, a full system usually costs less over five years than repeated call-outs. Our price guide shows typical numbers for both.
Areas we cover for this service
We do roof leak repairs across Pretoria East: