Roofer

Roofer jobs and roof costs in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

Approximately, according to cost guides and sellers' websites in October 2026, a roof repair averages R 3,500 to R 5,500, and a new roof costs R 500 to R 1,000 per square metre. Major structural repairs can exceed R 25,000. For a price on your own roof, describe its size, material and the fault in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Qualifications and what to check

South Africa has no specific statutory licence to work as a roofer. The trade-test qualification that applies is Plater (Roofing), so ask the roofer to show it. Check credentials in your city before you hire, and read the red flags that guides list for choosing a roofing contractor.

Season and timing

South Africa is in the Southern hemisphere, so summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. October is spring, so a repair booked now can be finished before the summer months. Roof work involves working at height, so plan it for dry days and agree the finish date in advance.

How roof work is priced

New roofs are priced per square metre, and repairs by roof size. A repair on a 200 to 250 m² roof ranges from R 16,500 to R 38,500. Material and labour are split roughly 40:60 in one cost guide. Ask whether a quote covers both, and whether it is for a leak or a full replacement.

What to write in your request

State the roof material, such as concrete, metal, terracotta or slate, and the type of work: repair, replacement or inspection. Add the roof size in square metres, the property type, and the site address in your city, which can be Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha. Say whether the work is at height, add your budget and the date you need it done, and attach a photo of the roof if you have one.

On BlaBlaPrice describing the job is free for buyers. The AI reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related work, see construction and finishing works or create a request.