How much does home renovation cost?

  • R1000 – R2500/sqm
    Home renovation
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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

  • R1000 – R2500/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 R1800/sqm.

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All-inclusive kitchen renovation

  • R63,000 – R190,000

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 R63,000 and R190,000.

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Bathroom renovation

  • R19,000 – R69,000

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 R19,000 and R69,000 with an average of R44,000.

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Recent jobs for home renovation

New build of a small 2-bedroom house

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Shepstone
  • 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 are required
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R450,000

2 bedroom of 3mx4m with 1mx1m each. Kitchen and lounge, toilet with shower

Kitchen renovation with new countertops and cabinets

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: George
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 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
  • Price estimate: R55,000

New counter tops and cabinets for kitchen

New house construction over 300 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Sandton
  • 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
  • Price estimate: R4,500,000

We are doing General construction and civil engineering jobs

Lounge extension under 100 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: East London
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room
  • 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: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R150,000

I'm planning on extending the lounge only,its not going to be a big extension...just adding a bit more space and light into the house

Second-story addition with two bedrooms and two bathrooms

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: 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: 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
  • Price estimate: R1,200,000

We want to build a second story to our property, with two bedrooms an on-suit and a normal bathroom

Construct a 17m x 15m boundary wall, 1.8m high

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to build?: Boundary wall
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R45,000

17m X 15m 1.8hight

Construction of a small rondavel under 100 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Alice
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Other
  • 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
  • Price estimate: R250,000

I am looking to build a rondavel

New build of a 3-bedroom house with double garage

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: eMpangeni
  • 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
  • Price estimate: R1,800,000

3 bedroom house with open plan and double garage with a flat roof

Front house and roof renovation, 100–300 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Richards Bay mereensee
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Deck/Patio/Balcony, Other
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 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
  • Price estimate: R180,000

Need to twig the front part of the house and the roo

Foundation inspection and repair with tile removal and site prep

  • 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 build?: Other
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R85,000

I am currently away and site visits can be arranged with my son in Durbanville. Please contact me on email and we can then discuss further and make arrangements. We need to lift up all the tiles in downstairs area Inspect the foundation for possible cracks where we had water well up during the winter Repair the slab where and if necessary Ensure it’s ready and in condition to tile or screed Remove skirting which got wet Inspect replace or simply renovate and put back Seal cracks in a wall on outside where we think there was possible water entry Remove windows and doors and plaster ready to have new aluminium single unit inserted Ensure all tiles and rubble chipped up is carried to skip for removal Painting of areas where required Leave site in clean and neat condition