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Top 20 House contractors Somerset West, 2024
Very effective and good workers. They exceeded my expectations.
Thank you so much Edmund
Very professional and friendly. Excellent value for money
Thank you so much Tess
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About: Forgman is a construction company that has been serving the Somerset West community since 2017. We offer a wide range of services including construction work, painting services, electrical services, paving services, and handyman services. We pride ourselves on our quality workmanship and customer s…
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, electricians, house wiring, electrical repair, electrical wiring, electrical companies, emergency electrician, electrical contractors, electrical installation, electrical certificate of compliance, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, handymen, home repair, handyman services.
Request a quoteThey were great to work with and did a good job. Their team is very polite and respectful and cleaned up each day after they finished. Very nice team. Would use them again.
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, carpet, flooring, wood flooring, vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, parquet flooring, laminate flooring, handymen, home repair, handyman services, property maintenance, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, paving.
Request a quoteI am glad I came through to Procompare when I searched on Google for architects you came up first. Shafiek from SBI Properties! I am very happy with his quick response, I am using him again to manage my project, He has really good contacts. I am quite impressed at his professionalism also.
, he is very professional, I liked that.
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About: SBI Properties is a construction company that offers architectural services and construction work in Stellenbosch, South Africa. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for all your construction needs, from design to completion. We believe in delivering quality workmanship and excellent custome…
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, architects, house plan, house designs, building design, interior design, bedroom designing, architecture firms, architectural design, architecture company, home interior designer.
Request a quoteExcellent product and just what we needed
Still manufacturing gates do can’t comment on this
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About: Fever Tree Fencing is a professional fencing company that has been servicing the Somerset West area since 2014. We specialize in the supply and installation of high quality fencing, gates, and other security solutions for both residential and commercial properties. We are committed to providing our…
Services: gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates, palisade gates, security doors, security gates, turnstile gate, pedestrian gate, sliding driveway gate, sliding security gate, electric gate, fences, pool fence, garden fence, picket fence, concrete fence, plastic fencing, wire mesh fence, palisade fencing, razor wire fence, barbed wire fence, metal fence, electric fence, wood fence.
Request a quoteRespectful, timeous, and from the photos they took from the roof while they did the waterproofing job, it looks very very neat and thorough.
Services: waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, waterproofing companies, foundation waterproofing, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters.
Request a quoteI was help by Charles, he was very good. Would recommend.
Fast and efficient.
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About: Sado Projects is a family-owned business that was established in 2020. We provide plumbing and electrical services to homeowners and businesses in the Somerset West area. We are dedicated to providing our customers with quality workmanship and customer service. We offer a wide range of services, in…
Services: electricians, house wiring, electrical repair, electrical wiring, electrical companies, emergency electrician, electrical contractors, electrical installation, electrical certificate of compliance, plumbers, blocked drains, plumbing services, plumbing companies, water leak detection, geyser installation and repair, builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, ev charging stations, wallbox, ev charger, home charging station, painters.
Request a quoteTheir waterproofing service was excellent!
Their painting service was excellent!
About: AJ Spotless is a Paarl-based company that offers construction work, handyman services, cleaning services, and painting services. The company has been in business for over 10 years and has a team of experienced professionals. AJ Spotless is dedicated to providing quality services to its clients and …
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, gardeners, lawn edging, tree felling, tree pruning, weed control, garden design, garden edging, garden paving, stump removal, yard designer, plant maintenance, garden maintenance, gardening services, landscape gardening, landscape architecture.
Request a quoteI liked that they got on and did the job. They were friendly and efficient.
Thanks Sandra for your nice feedback.
The interactions with all the staff was very friendly and efficient. Nothing was was too much trouble for them.
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About: Economy Reddy Construction Group is a roofing company based in Blackheath, Cape Town. The company offers roof repair and maintenance services to customers in the Cape Town area. The company's core values are quality, affordability, and customer satisfaction. The company's mission is to provide qu…
Services: roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing.
Request a quoteEverything is fine. The project took a bit longer than expected but that is how building works so there's no problem. Everything went smoothly though as a whole.
Thanks John
Price was excellent
A job which was meant to take 2 days ended up taking 3 weeks.
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, wooden doors, doors, front doors, glass doors, pivot doors, folding doors, sliding doors, interior doors, aluminium sliding doors, aluminium doors, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport.
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About: Blake Renovation Concepts and Project management is a company that specializes in construction work, renovations, and remodels. The company was established in 2013 and is located in Durbanville, Cape Town. The company serves the Somerset West, Paarl, and Cape Town areas. The company's core value…
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company.
Request a quoteHe was very timeous, communicated very well. He did good a very good job :)
Friendly, affordable, respected our private space.
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Services: roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, waterproofing companies, foundation waterproofing, builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation.
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About: We are a construction company that specializes in roofing and renovation services. We are based in Brackenfell, Cape Town and serve the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is to provide our clients with the be…
Services: roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors.
Request a quoteFriendly, professional and responsive.
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Services: roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, waterproofing companies, foundation waterproofing.
Request a quote5 out of 5!
About: Bast Design Pty Ltd is a company that specializes in the supply and installation of fencing, flooring, carports, gates, and plumbing services. They are based in Beverly Park, Cape Town and serve the surrounding areas. Their main advantages include their experience, quality products, and competitive…
Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates, palisade gates, security doors, security gates, turnstile gate, pedestrian gate, sliding driveway gate, sliding security gate, electric gate, plumbers, blocked drains.
Request a quoteFantastic service much appreciated.
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, wooden doors, doors, front doors, glass doors, pivot doors, folding doors, sliding doors, interior doors, aluminium sliding doors, aluminium doors, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport.
Request a quoteThey finished the job in one day, with lots of load shedding that day. He even brought a generator with him to be able to finish the job. He truly went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend him. I was very impressed!
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors.
Request a quoteHe knew how to fix our specific old carport and knew exactly what to use. Other contractors requested for quotes were scratching their heads on site.
Would have loved to have more funding available to give him more work.
Thanks JP I hope to do more work for u soon thanks
About: Gatemotoman & Mr Garage Doors is a leading garage door company in South Africa. We offer new installation, replacement, repair, and automation services for garage doors. Our core values are quality, affordability, and customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best …
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors, double garage doors, roller garage doors, wooden garage doors, roll up garage doors, aluminium garage doors.
Request a quoteVery quick responses
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company.
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates.
Request a quoteWould definitely recommend them!
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters.
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Frequently asked questions
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What do I need before I start building a house?
Before starting to build a house, you must have: a site plan, layout drawings, a fire installation drawing, drainage installation drawings, particulars of any existing building or structure that is going to be demolished (and you need to state how it will be demolished), and any other plans and particulars that your local authority requires.
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What is NHBRC and why do I need it?
NHBRC is the National Home Builder's Registration Council. Its function are to keep a register of home builders, oversee the construction of residential homes to see to it that proper building standards are adhered to and to provide a warranty service for major structural defects. Any new build in SA requires you to have NHBRC registration.
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What should a construction contract include?
The construction contract should include at least: the name of the contractor and contact information, the name of the homeowner and contact information, description of property in legal terms, the cost, description of the work, the completion date and the right to stop the project.
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