How much does a 3-bedroom house cost?

  • R8800 – R19,000/sqm
    3-bedroom house — cost per sqm
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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2025 3-bedroom house cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


3-bedroom house — cost per sqm

  • R8800 – R19,000/sqm

Even though we are witnessing a rapid increase in the proportion of two bedroom homes in SA, three-bedroom houses are still the most popular choice. A spacious 3-bedroom house can measure up to 200 sqm, but it usually measures between 120 and 150 square metres. The average cost of a 3-bedroom house is R14,000/sqm, or typically between R8800/sqm and R19,000/sqm.

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Recent jobs for 3-bedroom houses

Renovation/remodel

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

Plaster and paint over existing bagged walls (40sqm). Paint existing is board ceiling (33sqm). I also need a opening cut into an existing mil wall with lintels added. The opening size is 1.7 x 2.1 m high. For aluminium doors by others.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Parys
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to build?: Boundary wall
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

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New build

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

I am looking to build a double story home.

New build

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

3 bedroom house with open kitchen

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Tzaneen
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Kitchen, Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room, Deck/Patio/Balcony, Garage
  • Approx. size of the addition: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Adding a folding door to the existing living room a patio at the front, a garage at the side and extending the kitchen basically changing the roofing and windows and doors

New build

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

Garage on floating foundation, studio and 2 bedroom house with nutec. All single levels on sloping clay ground.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kleinkrantz, Wilderness, WC
  • 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

We are looking to add a flatlet onto an existing property. 72sqm is estimated size. 1 or 2 bedroom (with dressing room), 1 full bathroom, kitchen open plan to lounge/dining area. Please include plumbing, electrical, sewerage connection to municipal line. Does the rate per sqm also include for fittings, eg. sanitary ware, lights, kitchen sink, gas stove, electric oven, butchers block, geyser, etc?

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Garage
  • 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: I'm flexible

2 car garage attached to size of house with two roller type entrance doors. Brick and plaster with tile roof. One side door for entering the house. Electrics for lighting, plumbing for one cold water tap, one wall socket for power.

Extension/addition

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

Hi there We want to convert our garage into a flat, it's 6x6 square meter. Plumbing is already done

Renovation/remodel

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

There are currently small renovations such as door installations and tiling that is happening in my home currently so I will not be able to take calls. Please message or email me, that will be easier and more convenient. I need someone to assist with a small bathroom renovation and to help with finishing touches.