5 Best Roofing Contractors in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A hailstorm in Johannesburg turns a leisurely quote-shopping plan into an urgent same-day call. We compared every roofing contractor in the city with a real, sustained Google track record, tiled roofs, thatch, sheeting and flat roofs alike, so you know who actually shows up and finishes the job.

Short answer: Ricoshay Roofing Solutions leads our list at 4.9 stars across 105 reviews, the deepest track record of any Johannesburg roofing contractor we compared. Krools Projects posts a perfect 5.0 but on a smaller sample, and SpThatch is the specialist to call if you need thatch or a lapa rather than tile or sheeting. Get at least two written quotes before signing, pricing swings hard on roof size, pitch and material.

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Johannesburg's Roofing Contractors, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Ricoshay Roofing Solutions	4.9 ★	105	Overall / fastest response on leaks	View ›
2	Krools Projects Pty Ltd	5.0 ★	63	Roofing + solar + waterproofing in one project	View ›
3	SpThatch PTY LTD	4.9 ★	54	Thatch roofs & lapas	View ›
4	Hashtag Roofing	4.7 ★	59	Fast quotes after storm damage	View ›
5	7:24 Roofing	4.9 ★	44	Large or technically complex roofs	View ›

5 Best Roofing Contractors in Johannesburg (2026)

Our five picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Ricoshay Roofing Solutions

4.9105 Google reviews

Ricoshay Roofing Solutions is a roofing contractor in Farrarmere with more than a decade in industrial and residential roofing, and it's an approved installer for Harvey Tiles. The team handles re-roofing, roof sheeting including Klip-Lok, IBR and corrugated, new trusses, seamless gutters and general repairs, alongside roof painting. Reviewers describe fast turnarounds on active leaks and a patio built alongside the roofing work, with the crew adapting mid-project when clients changed the design.

What people praise

Approved Harvey Tile installer with over a decade of roofing experience
Praised for responding fast to active leaks rather than making customers wait
Handled mid-project design changes without derailing the timeline, per one reviewer
Competitive pricing with a written warranty on completed work

Worth knowing

One reviewer said an initial quote request went quiet after the first WhatsApp reply, worth following up by phone if you don't hear back

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume105 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review history on this list, and a near-perfect 4.9 backs it up. This is the safe first call for anything from a leak to a full re-roof.

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4 Chesterton St, Farrarmere, Johannesburg, 1501

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Krools Projects Pty Ltd

5.063 Google reviews

Krools Projects is a Meredale-based building and maintenance company that handles roofing alongside gutters, waterproofing, painting and solar installation. Reviewers describe the team completing a full roof redo with new gutters and a solar system in one project, and installing gutters and downpipes for a body corporate on a fixed timeline. Shaun is named by more than one client, with firm quotes and no hidden extras coming up repeatedly.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 average across every review in the sample
Combines roofing with solar, waterproofing and gutters in one project if needed
Reviewers specifically praise sticking to the quoted price with no surprise costs
Consistent staff on-site rather than rotating day labourers, per a body corporate client

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume63 · 91th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: We rank it second despite the flawless rating. Ricoshay's review count is nearly double, and volume matters when you're trusting someone with your roof. Krools is still a strong, well-documented choice.

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49 Thomas St, Meredale, Johannesburg, 2091

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

SpThatch PTY LTD

4.954 Google reviews

SpThatch is a Parktown-based construction company specialising in thatch roofing, lapa builds, re-thatching, Harvey Thatch installation and fire-retardant treatment for homes, lodges and entertainment areas. Reviewers describe large lapa projects finished in under a week and smaller jobs completed in a single day, with the crew cleaning up after themselves before leaving. It's the clear specialist on this list for anyone who wants thatch rather than tile or sheeting.

What people praise

Specialist thatch and lapa work, not a generalist offering it as a side service
Large projects turned around quickly, including one described as under a week
Reviewers highlight punctuality and a clean site at the end of each day
No mention of hidden costs across the reviews we read

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume54 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Third on our list, and the pick if thatch is specifically what you need. The tile and sheeting contractors above it don't cover that specialty at all.

Website +27717499636 Directions

Unit 408, Williston Court, 17 Clarendon Pl, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Hashtag Roofing

4.759 Google reviews

Hashtag Roofing is a roofing contractor based in Edenvale that covers all of Johannesburg, offering roof coating, high-pressure cleaning, waterproofing and gutter work alongside standard repairs. The company says its team has over 20 years in the roofing trade, and reviewers describe detailed, photographed quotes delivered the same day as the site visit. More than one reviewer mentions Richard by name for staying hands-on through the job.

What people praise

Same-day, photo-documented quotes after the initial site visit
Praised for taking on extra scope mid-job without a fight over price
Helped with an out-of-scope carport repair after a storm, per one reviewer
Over 20 years in the roofing trade, per the company's own site

Worth knowing

A small handful of lower ratings sit in its distribution, worth asking what those jobs involved

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume59 · 84th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Fourth here on a solid 4.7. The same-day quote turnaround is a genuine convenience if you're comparing several contractors after storm damage.

Website +27747532022 Directions

41 St Margaret Rd, Hurlyvale, Edenvale, 1611

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

7:24 Roofing

4.944 Google reviews

7:24 Roofing is a Randburg-based roofing contractor specialising in slate, flat, tiled and metal roofs, plus waterproofing and restorations, for both residential and commercial properties. Reviewers describe large, technically demanding jobs, including a 550-square-metre double-story tiled roof with existing solar geysers, finished with what one client called an outstanding mechanical leak-proofing solution. Tim is named directly in most of the positive reviews as the point of contact throughout.

What people praise

Handled a large, technically complex tiled roof with existing solar geysers successfully
Reviewers describe clear, itemised explanations of the recommended repair approach
Competitively priced quotes that reviewers say beat other contractors they contacted
Video documentation of before-and-after work shared with at least one client

Worth knowing

One detailed review described a disputed repair with recurring leaks and a warranty disagreement, worth confirming warranty terms in writing before work starts

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume44 · 66th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fifth here on the smallest review count of the five, and one detailed negative review pulls its confidence down further. Most other feedback is strongly positive, but read that one review before you sign anything.

Website +27602105903 Directions

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How we score these contractors

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume tracks how many customers have actually left feedback, weighed against the rest of the field. Confidence combines the two, so a perfect score on a small sample scores lower than a strong score on a large one. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No contractor can pay to move any of these numbers.

What does a new roof cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Roofing cost in Johannesburg depends on roof size, pitch, material, tile, sheeting, thatch or slate, and how much of the existing structure needs replacing versus repairing. We don’t have a reliably sourced local price table for this category, so treat any number you see elsewhere with caution. Get at least two on-site quotes; several contractors here, including Ricoshay and Hashtag, are described giving same-day written quotes after an inspection.

Serving Johannesburg and Gauteng

These five contractors are spread across greater Johannesburg, Farrarmere, Meredale, Parktown, Edenvale and Randburg, with most covering the wider Gauteng region on request. A search for a “roofing contractor near me” from anywhere in Johannesburg should surface at least one of these five.

What to ask before you hire a roofing contractor

What’s the warranty on materials and on the workmanship, and is it in writing?
Will the same crew be on-site every day, or does staffing rotate?
What happens if bad weather delays the job partway through?
Do you handle my specific roof type, tile, thatch, sheeting or flat?
Is the quote itemised, and does it include cleanup and disposal?
Can you provide photos or references from a similar-sized recent job?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A contractor can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Which Johannesburg roofing contractor has the best rating?

Krools Projects holds a perfect 5.0, though Ricoshay Roofing Solutions has nearly double the review count at a very close 4.9.

Is there a specialist for thatch roofs on this list?

Yes. SpThatch focuses specifically on thatch, lapas and re-thatching, the only one of the five dedicated to that material.

How did you choose these five contractors?

We compared every roofing contractor in Johannesburg with a real Google track record and ranked them by rating, review volume and how recently customers are still reviewing.

How often is this list updated?

We verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026 and refresh them as the underlying Google data changes.

The bottom line

Ricoshay Roofing Solutions is the safe default, the deepest review history on this list backed by a near-perfect rating. If you specifically need thatch, go to SpThatch instead; tile and sheeting contractors don’t cover that work. Whoever you call, get the warranty terms in writing before the crew starts.

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