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How much does a building contractor cost?

  • R7000 – R9000/sqm
    Building cost per square metre
  • R800 – R2000/sqm
    Home renovation
  • R15,000 – R55,000
    Bathroom renovation
  • R50,000 – R150,000
    All-inclusive kitchen renovation
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Home renovation

Bathroom renovation

Kitchen renovation

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Building contractor prices depend on several factors. We have examined prices of different services and what influences them and pointed out what you need to pay attention to in order to get the best value for your money.


Building cost per square metre

  • R7000 – R9000/sqm

The cost of building a house is normally measured in rand per square meter of floor area. The larger the floor area, the higher the total cost. In addition to size, the cost of building is also influenced by location, design, project management, and construction type and quality. The average cost of a building cost per square metre is R8000/sqm, or typically between R7000/sqm and R9000/sqm.

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3-bedroom house — cost per sqm

  • R7000 – R15,000/sqm

Even though we are witnessing a rapid increase in the proportion of two bedroom homes in SA, three-bedroom houses are still the most popular choice. A spacious 3-bedroom house can measure up to 200 sqm, but it usually measures between 120 and 150 square metres. The average cost of a 3-bedroom house is R11,000/sqm, or typically between R7000/sqm and R15,000/sqm.

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Home renovation

  • R800 – R2000/sqm

A home renovation involves all the building, craftsmanship and installation work needed to turn a dilapidated old building into a modern, energy-efficient home. There are many factors that affect the total cost, e.g. type of work and the extent of the renovation involved. Even the quality of the materials and the chosen accessories affect the cost of the renovation. On top of the estimated costs, you can add additional 20% to your home remodel budget for any unseen problems. The average cost is usually R1400/sqm.

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Bathroom renovation

  • R15,000 – R55,000

A bathroom renovation can range anywhere between giving your bathroom a facelift and a complete transformation of your bathroom. The total expense depends on the size of the bathroom, the chosen materials, and the type of fixtures, counters and finishes. Bathroom renovation costs range between R15,000 and R55,000 with an average of R35,000.

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2-bedroom granny flat

  • R200,000 – R400,000

Whether you want to build a granny flat for your family or to generate extra income, the first thing is getting the right contractor for the job. The best approach is to obtain multiple quotes from granny flat builders and compare them carefully, because the cheapest quote may not include everything on your wish list. The final cost largely depends on the chosen materials and your location. The average cost is usually R300,000.

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All-inclusive kitchen renovation

  • R50,000 – R150,000

A complete kitchen renovation includes more than just a new lick of paint, a new backsplash, and new light fixtures. It often includes making structural, electrical, and plumbing changes, new flooring, appliances, and custom cabinets. The total expense varies depending on the size and complexity of the remodel, the chosen materials, and any high-end technology additions. For all-inclusive kitchen renovation, expect to pay between R50,000 and R150,000.

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New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Flat complex
  • Approx. size of the new build: More than 300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

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New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hillcrest
  • What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
  • Approx. size of the new build: More than 300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

I want to build a rounder Vel house with Two bedrooms bathroom and kitchen and living room & dining room combined and it must have a Verenda. This house will be located in Hillcrest Durban, in KwaNyuswa.i Have sent something semilliar to what i want but in that plan i don't want garage and i only want two bedroom

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Strand, Cape Town
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen, Bathroom(s)
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

I want to break out one wall to make provision for shower, needs a bathroom door to be installed, break out of existing wall tiles and floor tiles. Re-tiling of 2 small bathrooms to ceiling and installing of new floor tiles, new bathtub, toilets and vanity/basin combo’s, break out of current kitchen tiles, moving of current sink to washing room, smoothing of walls in washing room, new ceiling in washing room, breakout of few cupboards, instaliing of new cupboards which must be discussed, installing new floor tiles. Painting of house inside celings, walls, doors and skirtings. I do have all the taps, new bathtub, vanity/basin combos, tiles and toilets.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hyde Park, Sandton
  • What kind of property do you have?: Commercial building
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Other
  • Approx. size of the addition: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Could you please let us know if you’re able to replace the door handles with the ones we already have in the office? If not, could you kindly provide a quote for replacing the two doors with matching handles, so that all the doors are consistent? Additionally, could you advise on the turnaround time for either replacing the doors or the door handles?

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pietermaritzburg
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Bathroom(s), Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room
  • Approx. size of the addition: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

We are buying and renovating a four bedroomed house to accommodate cancer patients who need to stay in Pietermaritzburg for treatment. We need to add two additional bedrooms and bathrooms, modify the outbuilding to provide accommodation for a staff member and open the lounge up to the outside with glass doors.

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Benoni AH, Benoni
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Other
  • Approx. size of the new build: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

I have a steel roof installed by a professional steel contractor measuring 9m x 15 m. I would like to use this structure as the basis for a horse barn. I have plans already drawn up and are currently in the council approval process. Therefore the project is just to build the walls underneath the metal structure

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Richwood, Cape Town
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Bathroom(s), Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

Bathroom 1 - total renovation of current bathroom (new bath, basin and cabinet, toilet and new shower to be built), add extractor fan & re tile - see photo attached (photo 1) of current bathroom and sketch of new bathroom. Bathroom 2 (on-suite) -changing the shower head to be higher(tall people), change individual water taps to a single mixer (dual taps don't mix water well at the moment), increase diameter of drainage pipe in shower (water clogs up very quick), re- tile the bathroom (photo 2) and add extractor fan. Add in cabinet/basin and mirror Build a wall closet in passage (linen closet) - refer to photo 3 - dimensions for cupboard -L: 0.6m, W: 0.87m, H 2.29m (just under the cornice) Build Built in cupboards on the wall - refer to photo 4 - dimensions for cupboard - H: 2,22m, W: 2,19m, L: 0.4m Build full length cupboards on the wall - refer to photo 5 - dimensions for cupboard - H: 2,27m, W: 3,m

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Empangeni
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen, Bathroom(s), Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

We would like to request a quotation for a full renovation project on the ground floor of our property, including the following works: 1-Replacement of doors and windows with security-grade items on the ground floor 2-Replacement of floor tiles on the ground floor 3-Wall repairs, plastering, and painting throughout the ground floor 4-Renovation of built-in wardrobes, including the addition of new drawers 5-Full kitchen renovation 6-Full bathroom renovation Please provide a global price for the entire project, including labor and materials.ypushould bein the proximity of empangeni to apply

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Badplaas
  • What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
  • Approx. size of the new build: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Double story house 1st floor garage to fit 2 cards Np and nissin nivara 1 bedroom (1 bathroom shower, basin bath and cubaord) ( 1 basin and toilet room ) 1 laundry room ) (kitchen and TV room 1 room just split) Second floor 3 bed room 2 bathroom with shower toilet and bath basin 1 store room Stairs going from down siars to up stairs room 45' for solar pannels which we will move after from old house

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rynfield, Benoni
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Kitchen, Bathroom(s), Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room
  • Approx. size of the addition: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Good Day. I am embarking on extensions to my house and i would like to obtain some quites for your building services. Could you please provide rates for the following: 1) Build 1 sqare meter of 1 brick wall 2) Build 1 square meter of 2 brick wall. 3) Plaster one side of a wall (One square meter). Regards