Building or extending in Cape Town and need roof trusses? This guide covers what roof trusses cost in the Western Cape, how long they take, what affects the price locally, and how to get an accurate quote from a plant in Cape Town itself.
Roof trusses made in Cape Town
Truss Master’s Western Cape plant is at 31 Steenbras Road, Sand Industria, Cape Town. Since opening in 2022 it has grown to a team of 17 people producing 450 to 500 trusses a week, designed on MiTek and pressed from SABS-approved structural timber at an ITC-SA approved plant.
Being made locally matters in the Western Cape. Trusses are long and awkward to move, so a plant inside the metro means shorter delivery times, lower transport costs and a team that knows Cape conditions, from the south-easter to coastal damp.
How long do roof trusses take in Cape Town?
| Stage | Typical time at the Cape Town plant |
|---|---|
| Free design and quote | About 3 days, with a 3D view on request |
| Site measurement | When your walls reach roof level |
| Manufacture | 4 to 5 working days after quote acceptance |
| Delivery | On our own truck, across the Western Cape |
On smaller jobs it can be quicker. For a retirement village in Wellington, the plant manufactured 57 trusses at a 7.78 m span in one day and delivered them the next. For WICO Properties, 32 bolted trusses at a 6.96 m span were manufactured in two days.
What do roof trusses cost in the Western Cape?
As a rough national guide, the timber roof structure for a house (trusses, battens and bracing) usually costs somewhere between R250 and R650 per square metre of roof area before the roof covering. Our roof truss price guide explains the full picture.
In Cape Town, a few local factors push your price up or down:
- Wind. The south-western Cape has some of the strongest design wind speeds in the country, so trusses, bracing and tie-downs may need to be heavier than on a similar house inland. See our guide to roofs and the Cape wind.
- Coastal exposure. Sites near the sea need treated timber and fixings suited to salt air. See coastal roofs in the Western Cape.
- Roof style. Cape homes often have hipped roofs, complex valleys or architectural trusses on show, all of which add design and labour time.
- Covering. Concrete tiles, clay tiles and metal sheeting each need different truss spacing. Our article on choosing a roof covering in the Western Cape compares them.
- Distance. Delivery inside the metro costs less than a run to the Garden Route. Free delivery applies within selected areas, so ask when you get your quote.
Areas we deliver to from Cape Town
The Sand Industria plant supplies the whole province on its own truck, including:
- Cape Town metro: the northern and southern suburbs, Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Flats, Somerset West and the Helderberg.
- Winelands and Boland: Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Worcester.
- Coast: the West Coast and the Overberg, including Hermanus.
- Garden Route: George, Mossel Bay, Knysna and Sedgefield.
Who the Cape Town plant works with
The plant designs and builds roofs for luxury homes, warehouses, factories, churches and large developments. Bakkie builders and cash customers are always welcome. It makes:
- large-span roof trusses for warehouses, factories and churches,
- complex roofs with multiple pitches and valleys, and custom architectural trusses,
- attic and raised-heel trusses for usable roof space,
- high-volume runs for developments,
- SABS-treated timber, with roof covering supplied alongside the trusses.
How to get a quote in Cape Town
- Send your plans on our plans page and choose Western Cape, or WhatsApp the Cape Town plant on 071 329 0196.
- Get your free design and quote, usually in about 3 days, with a 3D view if you want one.
- Book the site measure when your walls reach roof level.
- Manufacture and delivery follow, typically 4 to 5 working days after you accept the quote.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy roof trusses in Cape Town?
Truss Master manufactures roof trusses at 31 Steenbras Road, Sand Industria, Cape Town. The plant is open Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:00, and delivers across the Western Cape.
How long do roof trusses take in Cape Town?
Quotes take about 3 days, and manufacture typically takes 4 to 5 working days after you accept the quote, followed by delivery on our own truck.
Do you deliver roof trusses to the Garden Route?
Yes. The Cape Town plant delivers to the whole Western Cape, including George, Mossel Bay, Knysna and Sedgefield.
Do you sell to small builders and cash customers?
Yes. Bakkie builders and cash customers are always welcome at the Cape Town plant.
Are your roof trusses certified?
Yes. The Cape Town plant is ITC-SA approved, trusses are designed on MiTek and pressed from SABS-approved structural timber, and roofs are certified as required.
Get your Cape Town roof priced
Send your plans to the Cape Town plant for a free design, a 3D view and an itemised quote. Upload your plans or visit the Western Cape branch page.
