Cape Town's specialist contractor for industrial coatings, tank lining and waterproofing. Epoxy, VE glass flake, coal tar and chemical-resistant systems — 35+ years of corrosion protection expertise.
CorroChem Specialized Coatings and Linings is a specialist company focused on corrosion & chemical protection, industrial coatings, protective tank and concrete linings and the refurbishment of existing equipment.
Our core philosophy is simple: where possible, repair, restore and protect existing equipment rather than replace it unnecessarily and with high costs.
CorroChem provides specialized coating, lining and refurbishment solutions for a wide range of industrial equipment and applications.
More than 35 years of industry experience in protective coatings and linings across all major industrial sectors in South Africa and beyond.
Deep expertise across all platforms — corrosion, chemical protection, abrasion, wear, tank linings and industrial plant maintenance.
We look for opportunities to repair and extend service life of existing equipment, potentially avoiding costly and unnecessary replacement.
We can work with our own specialised products as well as other specified or approved systems — Belzona, ARC, Jotun, Sigma and more.
Proper preparation, correct product selection, professional application — every job has a specific Quality Control Plan in place.
Access to specialised coating and corrosion expertise including in-house product development capabilities through our coating chemist.
Our experience has allowed us to understand the different corrosion, chemical attack, abrasion, wear and environmental challenges across these sectors.
CorroChem provides specialist industrial coatings, tank lining and waterproofing services throughout Cape Town, the Western Cape and beyond. Our team mobilises to client sites across the region — no project is too remote.
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Common Questions
CorroChem provides specialist industrial coatings and lining services across Cape Town and the Western Cape including: steel and concrete tank lining, waterproofing systems (10–15 year warranty), epoxy and polyurethane floor coatings, marine coatings, structural steel and pipeline coatings, concrete rehabilitation, secondary containment bund lining, and equipment refurbishment. All systems are manufactured locally in Cape Town by our in-house coating chemist.
A properly applied epoxy tank lining typically lasts 10–15 years depending on operating conditions, chemical exposure and temperature. CorroChem's VE Glass Flake lining system carries a 5-year warranty. Our CorroChem ST85 glass-filled epoxy system is designed for aggressive chemical environments including hot water, fuel and process tanks.
Yes. CorroChem offers free site visits and written reports across Cape Town and the Western Cape, subject to prior arrangement and availability. We'll assess your tanks, structures or surfaces and recommend the most suitable coating or lining system for your application. Contact us to arrange a visit.
Our primary service area is Cape Town and the Western Cape, including Bellville, Paarden Eiland, Epping, Blackheath, Montague Gardens, the Atlantic Seaboard and the Cape Peninsula. We also take on projects across South Africa — including Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth — for specialist applications.
Standard epoxy tank linings are suitable for water, fuel and mild chemical exposure. VE (vinyl ester) glass flake linings provide a higher level of chemical resistance and are used for tanks containing aggressive chemicals, seawater, hot water and high-temperature environments. Glass flake linings also offer superior permeation resistance and longer service life in demanding conditions.
Yes. CorroChem applies food-grade and potable water-approved lining systems for water storage tanks, food processing floors and wine tanks. All products used in these applications comply with the relevant food safety and water quality standards. We serve healthcare, food processing and wine farm clients across the Western Cape.
CorroChem's waterproofing systems are warranted for 10 to 15 years depending on the system selected and the substrate condition. We apply membrane, liquid-applied and hybrid waterproofing systems for flat roofs, basements, wet areas and water-retaining structures across Cape Town.