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Top 19 Building contractors Stellenbosch, 2026
Commit Construct were super professional throughout the whole build, always on time, clear in their explanations and they made the whole extension flow smoother than i expected
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They were super professional and showed up on time — really punctual. Installation was meticulous and you can tell they paid attention to every detail. Customer service was friendly and helpful, and the whole system feels top-notch. Really solid, high-quality work, highly recommend
Mrs D. B., 10 months ago
The company were quick on response with the quote...Friendly Team.3 "muscuteers" .did a great job ..😍🤩🤩🤩🤝🦾🦾🦾🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🫶🫶🫶💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Thanks you, lovely couple and we were happy to execute their project. 🙏🙏
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Fixed the tap with no problem.
They did a good job and I'm very satisfied with the outcome.
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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
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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., 1 month ago
Quick response. Friendly, helpful approach. Affordable. Upfront about costs. Job well done.
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Ghafoer L., 3 days ago
I'm very happy. They were professional and did a great job.
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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
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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
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The interactions with all the staff was very friendly and efficient. Nothing was was too much trouble for them.
I liked that they got on and did the job. They were friendly and efficient.
Thanks Sandra for your nice feedback.
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I am glad I came through to Procompare when I searched on Google for architects you came up first. Shafiek from SBI Properties! I am very happy with his quick response, I am using him again to manage my project, He has really good contacts. I am quite impressed at his professionalism also.
, he is very professional, I liked that.
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They finished the job in one day, with lots of load shedding that day. He even brought a generator with him to be able to finish the job. He truly went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend him. I was very impressed!
I had an amazing experience with this building contractor for my renovation project! They were super professional and really friendly, making the whole process a pleasure. Their flexibility and accommodating nature helped us adapt to changes easily. The customer service was top-notch, always there to answer my questions. Not to mention, the quality of work is absolutely stellar! If you're looking for high-quality renovations, look no further!
MASIVANA TRADING has been very responsive with the cleaning quotes. The price was really acceptable also.
He was lovey and responsive. I will definitely use him again.
Andre did a great job and all in order.
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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
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He managed to fix everything and we're satisfied.
Response was quick
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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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A piece of wall in my ceiling came loose and fell on the ceiling, causing the part of the ceiling to come loose. This needs to be fixed asap before the whole piece comes loose and causes an injury to someone
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Extension adding kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, deck, and garage
New construction build under 100 sqm
Would like to bring under your attention that the newly constructed stairs at checkers by your company are a safety hazard especially for elder people as the tread depth of the stairs are too narrow. My shoes size is no.8 and is hanging over the edge of the steps! I did notify the NHBRC and Checkers Head Office as well as Checkers Management where you are currently working. I am trying to prevent any accident and or claims that may be coming forth in future if someone gets injured.
Bathroom extension and remodel
We would like to break down the dividing wall between bathroom and toilet to create one single bathroom, while also making the bathroom larger by extending into the passage. The bathroom is approximately 3m long, 2m wide. We would then like to fit in a bath and washing machine by extending by approximately 0.75 m. The current bathroom only has a walk-in shower.
Construcción casa 100–300 m²
Site Preparation Clearing and leveling the land. Setting out the building according to approved plans. Foundation Work Excavation and concrete foundation construction. Damp-proofing to protect against moisture. Wall Construction Building external and internal walls using bricks or blocks. Installing lintels and structural supports. Roof Installation Timber or steel roof trusses. Roof covering with tiles or metal sheets. Doors and Windows Installation of external and internal doors. Fitting aluminium or steel-framed windows. Electrical and Plumbing Wiring for lighting and power outlets. Water supply and drainage systems. Finishes Plastering and painting walls. Floor tiling and ceiling installation. Fitting bathroom and kitchen fixtures. Final Inspection and Handover Quality checks and corrections. Cleaning and handover to the owner