Types of Waterproofing and Which Roof Each One Suits
Torch-on, liquid acrylic, bitumen, cementitious and sheet waterproofing compared, and which one suits flat concrete, IBR, tiled and parapet roofs in Cape Town.
When Should You Repaint Your House in Cape Town?
How often to repaint a house in Cape Town, the signs your paint is failing, typical intervals for walls, timber and steel, and how coastal homes differ.
Structural Problems to Check Before Buying a House in Cape Town
The structural problems to check before buying a house in Cape Town: wall cracks, foundations, roofs, damp, retaining walls and unapproved building work.
Adding a Second Storey to Your House in Cape Town: Feasibility, Plans and Cost
Can your house take a second storey? Foundations and engineer checks, City plans, SR1 height rules, living through the build and 2026 cost per m2 in Cape Town.
Roof Replacement Cost in Cape Town (2026 Guide)
What a full roof replacement costs in Cape Town in 2026 for metal and tiled roofs, what drives the price, asbestos rules and a worked re-roof example.
Roof Pitch Explained: What Works in Cape Town Weather
What roof pitch means, the minimum pitch for tiles, IBR and corrugated sheeting, and how pitch affects leaks and wind damage on Cape Town homes.
Retaining Wall Cost in Cape Town (2026 Guide)
What a retaining wall costs in Cape Town in 2026 for Loffelstein, brick, block, gabion and concrete walls, and when you need an engineer and plans.
Removing a Load-Bearing Wall in Cape Town: Engineer, Beams, Plans and Cost
How to tell if a wall is load-bearing, what the structural engineer does, beam options, City plan approval and 2026 cost estimates for Cape Town homes.
Paving Cost per Square Metre in Cape Town (2026 Guide)
What paving costs per square metre in Cape Town in 2026, by paver type, with what drives the price, a worked driveway example and tips to keep costs down.