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3-bedroom house

How much does a 3-bedroom house cost?

  • R7000 – R15,000/sqm
    3-bedroom house — cost per sqm
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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2024 3-bedroom house cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


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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Recent jobs for 3-bedroom houses

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Secunda
  • What kind of property do you have?: Other
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Kitchen
  • 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

Upgrade my kitchen

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Springbok
  • What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
  • Approx. size of the new build: 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

Construction of 2 self-catering one-bedroom units in Springbok.

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bergville
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Granny flat/cottage
  • Approx. size of the new build: More than 300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Stilbaai
  • 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, Deck/Patio/Balcony, Garage
  • Approx. size of the addition: 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

there is all ready a house on the property, but we would like to do a second story

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Middelburg South, Middelburg
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Flat complex
  • 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

For renting purposes only.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Shepstone
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Garage
  • Approx. size of the addition: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans

We are adding about 2 or 3 rooms to an existing home.

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Koppies
  • 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?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

To build a complete house

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Limpopo
  • 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?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • What kind of property do you have?: Other
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Other
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: More than 300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

building Fatima Bhayat st . Repairing of cracks on outer walls and repairing of wall after instilation of new gutters. It will be sqm.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Dersley Park
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Deck/Patio/Balcony
  • 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

Want to add a braai / entertainment area with indoor swimming pool