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How DryCape works

DryCape is a free service that connects Cape Town homeowners with a vetted local damp-proofing or waterproofing specialist. Here's exactly what happens, and what makes us different from the directories that sell your details to six companies.

1

You tell us about the problem

Fill in one short form: your suburb, the type of problem, your contact details and a sentence or two describing it. It takes under a minute.

2

We match you with one specialist

We route your enquiry to a single vetted specialist who covers your suburb and handles your kind of job. You are the only homeowner who gets matched to them for that enquiry.

3

They quote you directly, free

The specialist contacts you to inspect and provide a free, no-obligation quote. You deal with them directly from there. No bidding war, no spam.

What makes us different

Most lead and quote sites sell your enquiry to as many contractors as possible, Procompare gives a homeowner up to six competing quotes, and several others split each enquiry between three companies. That means your phone rings off the hook and contractors race to the bottom on price (and quality).

DryCape does the opposite. We pass your enquiry to one specialist only. You get a single, considered quote from someone who isn't fighting five others for the job, and your details aren't scattered across the internet.

Are you a contractor? (Important)

No. DryCape is an independent introduction and comparison service. We do not carry out damp-proofing or waterproofing work ourselves, we do not employ the specialists, and any workmanship guarantee comes from the specialist you engage, not from DryCape. This keeps us neutral: our only job is to match you with the right local professional.

How we vet specialists

  • Established and contactable, a real Cape Town trading footprint, not a fly-by-night number.
  • Relevant, they actually do the service and cover the suburb you're in.
  • Active in season, available now, during the winter damp peak when you need them.

We always recommend you confirm references, check the written guarantee, and get the quote in writing before any work begins. Our cost guides help you sense-check the price.

Is it really free?

Yes, for you, the homeowner, the matching service is completely free and there's no obligation. We're paid by the specialist side of the market, never by you.

Get matched with a vetted Cape Town damp specialist

Tell us about the problem and we'll connect you with one trusted local specialist for a free, no-obligation quote.

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