Roof waterproofing in Kempton Park
Kempton Park sits on the eastern side of the metro, where the summer hail lands first. Its older homes and flat-roof additions make the roof a frequent repair job.
On the hail side of the city
The eastern suburbs take the worst of Johannesburg's summer hail, and that shows on roofs as cracked tiles, pitted metal sheeting and fixings that work loose after a hard storm. A single storm can leave damage in more than one place, which is why a full roof check after hail is worth more than a patch on the obvious hole (source: JT Roofing).
Kempton Park also carries a lot of housing from the middle of the last century, much of it with flat-roofed garages and patios added later. Those flat sections are usually the first to need a membrane, and their upstands are the usual place the water starts.
What storm damage looks like, and what it needs
Hail damage is not always obvious from the ground. Cracked tiles can look sound until they are handled, and pitted sheeting rusts through where the coating has been removed. After a significant storm, the honest approach is to have the ridge, the flashings, the valleys and the fastenings checked, not just the part above the leak.
What a storm leaves behind
After a hard hail storm in Kempton Park, the damage is rarely in one spot. The same storm that cracks a tile can pit the sheeting, loosen a fixing and block a valley with debris. A contractor who checks the whole roof once finds all of it, which is cheaper than discovering the second fault when the next storm arrives.
Roof waterproofing pages for Kempton Park
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
Some damage is visible, some not. Cracked tiles and pitted sheeting often need a close look. A contractor checks the whole roof after a storm rather than one spot.
Can a hail-damaged roof be waterproofed instead of repaired?
Sometimes, if the surface is still sound and only the coating has suffered. If tiles or sheeting are broken, they must be replaced before any coating or membrane goes down.
Do you cover Kempton Park and the East Rand?
Yes. Kempton Park is part of the south-east area, and enquiries from the East Rand and Midrand are taken too.
Sources
Request waterproofing quotes in Kempton Park
Fields marked * are required. We use these details only to pass your enquiry to a waterproofing contractor who covers your area. See our privacy policy.