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How much does home renovation cost?

  • R800 – R2000/sqm
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Deciding on a budget for your project can be quite difficult. It often requires insight into more than labour and material cost. The final price can also be affected by other factors, such as global and local economic conditions, market and seasonal trends, etc.

When preparing our annual home renovation cost guide, we consider all these factors to provide you a solid forecast of costs in the South African marketplace.


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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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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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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Recent jobs for home renovation

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Margate
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen, Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room, Garage
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

Lots of cracked walls throughout the property. Needs filling and every room in the unit to be re-painted. It is a two-bedroomed home with 2 bathrooms. Kitchen top, shelves, cupboard doors and kick plates to be repaired/replaced. Hob needs replacing. Tiles to be grouted again. Garage full of cracks. Needs to be filled. Security door to patio's lock needs to be replaced.

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: George
  • 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: As soon as possible

A modern contemporary home in Kaaibosch Manor Stand north facing m2 slope fall 3m south to north Entrance/ Street in North winter 4 garages under the home. Ground floor 2diningareas kitchen scullery laundry 2 lounges open up on veranda, small pool and 1 suite. 3rd level 3 suites1pjama lounge / office -sqm2

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mloto Kwamhlanga
  • 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, Garage
  • 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

Good morning Sir Madam my name is I am in the process of extending my house in there near future can help me a free quote and plan so that I want have an Idea of how must I budget in to finish my building I to two Bedrooms and a kitchen bathroom and a toilet as well as a double Garage please can you assist for a free quote and a free plans

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Oudtshoorn
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Garage
  • Approx. size of the new build: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

Need a quote for the following buildings - We require you to build the foundation and pour concrete floors with a very smooth finish for each of these different size buildings. note just the floors for this quote please and please give a breakdown for each size and step of the process.. Measurements; 9 m x 35m (x2) 8 m x 16 m. 9 m x 11 m The property is just outside of Du Rust on a farm.

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kempton Park
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Other
  • 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

Remove,existing steel doors and frames at seevant's quarters and replace. Prepare the walls where rising damp caused damage and repaint. Repair/ replace gutters and downpipes where required ( half the house has been done), attend to fascia boards and external ceilings where required and possibly damlseal and paint brick boundary wall.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durbanville, Cape Town
  • 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: 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

We are purchasing an existing m² house and we will add m² which includes 3 additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The design style is modern farmhouse. The existing building will be updated as well to follow the design style which will include changing the existing flat roof to a peak roof. The buildings will sit on a m² stand (W 34m x L 94m )

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Reservoir Hills, Durban
  • 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

Want to extend a bedroom to make it bigger. Maybe add an ensuite as well. Its reservoir hills so the landscape is not level. Bedroom high level on front side and low level on one side. On front side we would add glass sliding doors and add a way for entrance into the room. Maybe stairs on balcony with stairs

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • 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

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Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hatfield, Pretoria
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Commercial/Office space
  • 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

Buying a property and wanting to convert to an office with a large boardroom or hall and to possibly add a few rooms to use as a guesthouse or backpacker. At the moment it is just a msq stand with a building in one corner and a second building on the side, I need ideas on how best to explore and maximize the land and with the additions that we have in mind. Main building also a little old looking, would love a modernizing touch.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Midrand
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • 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 – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Want to replace an existing wooden wendy house (which has water and sewage systems) and replace it with a 3 room out building. A center room with mini kitchenette (sink and small work space with overhead space for microwave and cupboard space) which serves as small seating area, and one room either side as office space (for desk and some storage) This will obviously require plans and clearances to be obtained upfront.