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Top 19 Building contractors Hout Bay, 2026
Fixed the tap with no problem.
They did a good job and I'm very satisfied with the outcome.
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Projects completed
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They understood issues we had with previous contractors and accommodated us with regard to material purchases beforehand.
Not unhappy, but awaiting another quote from pro for small retainer wall.
Hi Dries. Apologies for the wait. We will make sure you have it asap
They were professional and no-nonsense, kept communication quick and were super responsive. The paving felt like great value for money and the crew were friendly and approachable the whole time. Clean, reliable job and would recommend
10+
Projects completed
200+
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Customers' Choice 2025
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Super happy — the geyser service totally exceeded my expectations. They really went above and beyond, I'm impressed and would definitely recommend.
Lucille Y., 27 days ago
Quick response. Friendly, helpful approach. Affordable. Upfront about costs. Job well done.
200+
Quotes
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Customers' Choice 2025
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My experience with NMCS was very pleasant, from the get go they were very punctual and accommodating. Gilbert tries his best to give you as the client the best and most cost effective options. Thia is something i really appreciated. Also managed to do some extra work that i requested, and again always tried to ensure cost were kept low., which is brilliant for me as the client.
If i had to be critical on anything its perhaps the cleanup which I'll give a 8/10 and some finishing touches could be alightly better, also 8/10. Overall great exoerience, would recommend Gilbert and his team anytime and wil definitely be using them in future
Thank you
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Overall a solid experience. The team were professional and really responsive — quick to reply and explain things. They were friendly, flexible and accommodating with scheduling, and the workmanship seemed high-quality. Customer service was helpful and straightforward, no nonsense.
Thank u
10+
Projects completed
200+
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Reliability.
I had the exterior painted last week and was pretty impressed. The crew turned up right on time, stayed super friendly, and were really flexible—when I asked to tweak the finish halfway they just shrugged and sorted it out, very accomodating. Cost was lower than I’d budgeted so the value felt solid. Would call them again without thinking twice
200+
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Verified Pro
Customers' Choice 2025
I am very impressed with the outcome and highly recommend Sam and his team. From start to finish the service was friendly, professional and organized. They are very competitively priced as well and made sure the end product was to my satisfaction. I will definitely be making use of their services in the future!
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Requested a quote and Sam from SAMBOY JK Trading and Construction was quickly on it. Came out to view the damage and scope of work to be done. He was friendly and ready to start immediately. Received his quote the Thursday and work was done the Saturday. His team is professional and fast. Roof was replaced, painted and waterproofing done. What a pleasure to have been doing business with Sam and his team. Thank you Sam.
Thank you very much for a positive feedback from your side Scott. Again, thank you!
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Verified Pro
Customers' Choice 2025
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Busi, 8 months ago
Annel and the crew were super professional and always on time. Any question I had was answered almost immediately, so the communication felt easy and responsive. They stayed flexible with a few last-minute tweaks to the plan and kept a friendly vibe on site, which made the whole build stress free. Honestly, its rare to get customer service this good
Thank you so much, we appreciate your review.
They were flexible and accommodating. Great customer service and exceeded my expectations. They are very affordable. Good value for money.
Thank you,much appreciated.
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Very efficient and displayed great customer care. They came back when needed to ensure we were happy with the project.
For me it was the communication, regular feedback.
100+
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He was lovey and responsive. I will definitely use him again.
Andre did a great job and all in order.
20+
Years on the market
10+
Projects completed
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I got very good service from them. The problem were sorted immediately.
Efficient fast pleasant polite
Excellent at what they do and very professional.
We do appreciate thank you for your support
Keeping time and being efficient
I do appreciate hope we see you soon in the next project
200+
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Customers' Choice 2024
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He managed to fix everything and we're satisfied.
Response was quick
Excellent work and attention to detail.
Thank you Mr Andrew Much appreciated, your review means a lot to us. 😊
Competitive prices but quality work. Good knowledge of product as well.
thank you for your review, Mr. De Vose. Your feedback is incredibly important to me, and I am grateful for the time and effort you took to share your thoughts. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further comments or suggestions; I would greatly appreciate your continued collaboration and feedback.
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Customers' Choice 2024
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Neil is wonderful. He drew a lovely sketch for our balcony for presentation to the Homeowners Association.
Alpha and Omega was just amazing will use their services again and again. Their prices were too competitive, I was not sure they were even real but they delivered. Thank you Neil. Very happy.
200+
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Customers' Choice 2024
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They were excellent. Everything went great.
I was very satisfied. They did a great job, very neat work.
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Hardwork Tracks is absolutely great with their amazing interior doors. The high-quality craftsmanship is very impressiv – they give such detail and quality that makes my home look stunning!
I was happy with their work. The job could have been finished quicker if they were able to arrive earlier but I understand that they live a bit further away from me so overall I am satisfied with the service.
100+
Quotes
Charmaine P., 3 years ago
Price was excellent
A job which was meant to take 2 days ended up taking 3 weeks.
Everything 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
I am very happy with their services.
Quick to respond and open communication. Completed project on time.
Quality work, job done perfectly!.
They did a perfect job. Quite a challenging job and they were up for it. I would recommend them.
100+
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Frequently asked questions
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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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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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Recent jobs for Building contractors, Hout Bay
New build of a 150 sqm community centre
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New build house construction, 200–600 sqm
Reconstruction of a 3-meter high collapsed boundary wall
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Extension of a master bedroom by 2.5 meters
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Full renovation of a 59m² flat including kitchen and bathroom
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Add a terrace, two rooms, and a bathroom on garage
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