• R7,000-R25,000 for a 100-to-150-square-meter roof
• R12,500-R30,000 for 150 to 200 m2
• R15,000-R35,000 for 200 to 250 m2
• R18500-R40000 for 250 to 300 m2

These prices are for a general roof inspection and the labour for normal repairs it does not include the materials or any extensive roof repairs.

You shouldn’t put off having your roof fixed if it is leaking. Fixing it now will be considerably cheaper than having it replaced later on. Also if the leak is not attended to right away you might suffer additional water damage to your house.

Read this guide to learn just how much roof repair work and roof maintenance will cost and how to get a quote for roofing system repair work. Or get a quote from a professional.

Roof repair will generally cost between R70m2 – R250m2 depending on the state of the roof and the repairs required. Here are some of the factors that will affect the price of the quote:

• What type of roof is it that needs fixing.
• What materials will be used for fixing the roof?
• The trouble or ease of access to the roof.
• The roof’s pitch and/or intricacy.
• How complicated is the repair and does the contractor need to do structural repairs?

Roof repair cost for different roof types

If any of the roofing needs replacement the type of roof will have an enormous effect on the price:

• Roof tiles normally cost around R150m2 to R300m2 per
• Metal roofing sheets’ cost can be anywhere between R130m2 and R370m2
• High-quality corrugated roof iron rates can be anywhere between R120 and R200 per m2.

Roof repair cost by size.

While a bigger roofing system will cost more, the roofing system repair work cost per square meter will be reduced for bigger jobs. Overall roof repairs will average :

• R7,000-R25,000 for a 100-to-150-square-meter roof
• R12,500-R30,000 for 150 to 200 m2
• R15,000-R35,000 for 200 to 250 m2
• R18500-R40000 for 250 to 300 m2

But we are 100% sure that GP Roof Repair Experts will provide you with the best prices on the market.

Roof repair cost by type of repair

The minor roofing system leakage repair work cost will be different from changing damaged tiles. Examples of typical roofing system repair work and roofing maintenance costs are:

• R1,000 for minor repair work.
• Changing rain gutters: R1,200
• Changing of a few tiles: R1,300
• Fixing ridge caps: R2,000
• Changing mortar: R2,500

Getting a roof repair quote

The cost of one roof repair can differ immensely from another. A small job that might only require some sealant can maybe only cost you R1,000 while installing new tiles on a large roof might be R50,000. The Best way to know what needs to be done and how much your roof repair is going to cost is by getting several quotes from your local roof repair specialists.

When requesting quotes be sure to request a quote that is detailed and explains what is all covered in the quote. Some contractors will only include some of the items in their initial quotes and then charge you additionally for all the other services rendered and additional materials used.

In order to get precise quotes for your roof repair, make certain you supply as much information as possible about all aspects of the jobs.

After you have received a number of quotes, compare them thoroughly and be sure to ask your roofer:

• What products are they going to utilize?
• Are they certified to perform the task?
• Do they guarantee their repair work?
• How long will it take to complete the task?
• What is not included in the quotation?
• Do you have any references?

Always remember that selecting the cheapest quotation is not always the best option, you should consider the quality of the work, what the quotation includes and to what extent they will repair the roof.