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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

Other construction work (boundary wall, pool, etc.)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • What kind of property do you have?: Other
  • What do you want to build?: Other
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

I want to gravel road of 2.5km

New build

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

I need a replacement quote on our Sectional Title units in a complex please; generally 2 bed units of +-87 square meter each; and a boat locker each of 36 square meter. There is 24 units and we just want to ensure we are correctly insured. What is the average building cost for the unit and the garage please? It has standard finishes mostly.

New build

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

A double story of about 10 rooms with bathrooms and small kitchens, fully tiled out.

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kimberley, Galeshewe
  • 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 – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: POMEROY
  • 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 are required
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

New build

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

4 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms and shower,lounge,dining room. Its a single story house

New build

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

Renovation/remodel

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

Renovations in lounge and dining area. Rhinolite ceilings with downlights. Painting etc

New build

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

This is a residential building plan that is still undergoing some changes but it would do me good to see those rates

Extension/addition

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

House and garage was attached via adjoining wall which is currently the extended kitchen and dining room. Roof for the above mentioned currently is waterproofed and shutterply. Additions to be done, remove waterproofing and shutterply, remove garage roof which sits approximately 20sqm, deck both roofs with the possibility of additional room above decking.