A weathered tiled roof with damaged tiles and temporary repairs along the ridge capping, with the front valley needing waterproofing attention.
A fully restored roof — tiles replaced, ridge and valley repaired, waterproofed, cleaned, and finished with a protective coating.
The client got in touch about the condition of their tiled roof and a waterproofing issue at the front valley. The goal was to sort out the vulnerable valley, repair the ridge capping, replace the damaged tiles, and restore the roof surface for better long-term weather protection.
The full tiled roof was inspected and around 30 broken or chipped tiles were removed and replaced. About 45 metres of ridge capping was cleaned and repaired — loose cement removed, new waterproof cement and a reinforcing membrane applied. Around 6.5 metres of the front valley had its tiles and old flashing removed, with new flashing and the necessary waterproofing installed before the tiles went back. Roughly 200m² of roofing was pressure-cleaned, treated for fungal growth, and primed before two protective roof-coating layers were applied. Gutters were cleaned as part of the service. The project took about six days, completed in April 2026.
This combined general roof maintenance with targeted repairs to the front valley — the actual source of the waterproofing concern. Roof valleys carry a large amount of rainwater and can become a common entry point for leaks when the flashing deteriorates — repairing these areas early helps prevent water damage inside the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do roof valleys leak more often than the rest of the roof? +
Valleys channel rainwater from two roof slopes into one line, so they carry far more volume than a flat section of tiles — once the flashing underneath wears out, that's usually where a leak shows up first.
Do all the tiles need replacing, or just the damaged ones? +
Just the damaged ones in most cases — broken or chipped tiles are replaced individually, then the whole roof gets cleaned, treated, and coated so it performs and looks consistent.
What does the roof coating actually protect against? +
It seals the tiles against fungal growth and weathering after cleaning, and adds a layer of waterproofing protection on top of the tile itself, extending how long the roof performs before it needs attention again.
Need your roof restored and waterproofed properly?
Reach out to Ikapa Waterproofing and Roofing for tailored solutions in Cape Town.