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How much does a building contractor cost?

  • R8800 – R11,000/sqm
    Building cost per square metre
  • R1000 – R2500/sqm
    Home renovation
  • R19,000 – R69,000
    Bathroom renovation
  • R63,000 – R190,000
    All-inclusive kitchen renovation
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Home renovation

Bathroom renovation

Kitchen renovation

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Building contractor prices depend on several factors. We have examined prices of different services and what influences them and pointed out what you need to pay attention to in order to get the best value for your money.


Building cost per square metre

  • R8800 – R11,000/sqm

The cost of building a house is normally measured in rand per square meter of floor area. The larger the floor area, the higher the total cost. In addition to size, the cost of building is also influenced by location, design, project management, and construction type and quality. The average cost of a building cost per square metre is R10,000/sqm, or typically between R8800/sqm and R11,000/sqm.

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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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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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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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2-bedroom granny flat

  • R250,000 – R500,000

Whether you want to build a granny flat for your family or to generate extra income, the first thing is getting the right contractor for the job. The best approach is to obtain multiple quotes from granny flat builders and compare them carefully, because the cheapest quote may not include everything on your wish list. The final cost largely depends on the chosen materials and your location. The average cost is usually R380,000.

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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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New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Elizabeth
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Granny flat/cottage
  • 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

Good day, I am looking to build a granny flat for the wife and I. 1 large Bedroom - 1.5 Bathrooms Open plan lounge and kitchen The construction must incorporate a stoep of at least 3m wide with built in braai. Interior +/- 80sqm excl stoep Would love zinc roof and outside walls to be face brick. Some of the interior walls can be dry walling to cut costs. Looking for some guestimate pricing to know what I am letting myself in for. Thanking you. Regards

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Worcester
  • 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 would like to know how much you ask for a 2 bedroom, open plan living and dining room, bathroom with shower, toilet pot and basin , kitchen and stoep and does this include insolation, concrete base, electrical and plumbing as well as skimming, as well as windows, doors and ceiling...Also, do you do monthly payments?

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: East London
  • 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, Deck/Patio/Balcony, Garage
  • 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

At the back there is ladder u enter and there is open plan kitchen , small lounge,1 bedroom and 1 master bedroom 1 bathroom and step ladder going from inside of house to kids room I want to extend and make lounge bigger with only one master bedroom and guest toilet and open plan kitchen ,& steps going down to 3 bedrooms

New build

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

Good day Im just looking for a estimation building price per square meyer to build a thatch roof house 4 bedrooms on suite Opening living area with kitchen Open roofed area to entertain Approximately to sqm I dont have plans yet as Im in process now to purchase to vacant land. Thank you

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Ficksburg
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Granny flat/cottage
  • 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

It’s a small Stabkes sized building that is 9m x 4m with an apex of 3.5m. It will have a bathroom, and open plan room that will be used to live in until a later stage when it will be converted to a horse stables. I have my own plans and the land down not need any plans to build it. It is rural ficksburg.

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Flat complex
  • Approx. size of the new build: More than 300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Good Day Sir/Madam I'm want to make two Blocks of Double Story Bachelor Flats on Two separate of land, the 1st two photos are My working Flats and opposite these flats is open Land of "m the 3rd Pic is an example of how I want My Flats to look like and the last 2 Pics is a Hall of ''m there where I also want a block of Double Story Bachelor flats to be Built ther !

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hillcrest
  • 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?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

I want to build a rounder Vel house with Two bedrooms bathroom and kitchen and living room & dining room combined and it must have a Verenda. This house will be located in Hillcrest Durban, in KwaNyuswa.i Have sent something semilliar to what i want but in that plan i don't want garage and i only want two bedroom

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Strand, Cape Town
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen, 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

I want to break out one wall to make provision for shower, needs a bathroom door to be installed, break out of existing wall tiles and floor tiles. Re-tiling of 2 small bathrooms to ceiling and installing of new floor tiles, new bathtub, toilets and vanity/basin combo’s, break out of current kitchen tiles, moving of current sink to washing room, smoothing of walls in washing room, new ceiling in washing room, breakout of few cupboards, instaliing of new cupboards which must be discussed, installing new floor tiles. Painting of house inside celings, walls, doors and skirtings. I do have all the taps, new bathtub, vanity/basin combos, tiles and toilets.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hyde Park, Sandton
  • What kind of property do you have?: Commercial building
  • 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 are required
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Could you please let us know if you’re able to replace the door handles with the ones we already have in the office? If not, could you kindly provide a quote for replacing the two doors with matching handles, so that all the doors are consistent? Additionally, could you advise on the turnaround time for either replacing the doors or the door handles?

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pietermaritzburg
  • 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?: No plans – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

We are buying and renovating a four bedroomed house to accommodate cancer patients who need to stay in Pietermaritzburg for treatment. We need to add two additional bedrooms and bathrooms, modify the outbuilding to provide accommodation for a staff member and open the lounge up to the outside with glass doors.