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 2026 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

New build of a large house over 600 sqm

  • 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: More than 600 sqm
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: More than 3 months
  • Price estimate: R4,500,000

Repair kitchen ceiling leaks and holes

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Strandfontein, Mitchells Plain
  • 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
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R8500

I believe this a a small project. Ceiling in kithen (perdeput) leaks during heavy rain .Have holes in that need fixing asap

New build of a 3-bedroom house up to 600 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Matatiele
  • What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
  • Approx. size of the new build: 200–600 sqm
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: More than 3 months
  • Price estimate: R1,800,000

I need a quotation of a 3 bedroom house with a kitchen.... Toilet... Nd lounge or dinning room

Garage extension design and construction for an RDP house

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethlehem, phase 7
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to add to the existing property?: Garage
  • Approx. size of the addition: 200–600 sqm
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: More than 3 months
  • Price estimate: R180,000

extension of a RDP house. Would like assistance in house plan and estimated funds needed for labor and material. Thanks

Full house renovation including painting, kitchen, and bathroom

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Claremont, Cape Town
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen, Bathroom(s), Other
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 100–200 sqm
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R185,000

I would like the house to be painted inside and outside. Paint the roof and insert three showers in the bathroom. Reforbish the entire kitchen and insert new windows.

Bathroom renovation under 100 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Phoenix, Durban
  • 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
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R85,000

Build and finish a 4x4m boundary wall and rebuild a small section

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Sunnyside, Pretoria
  • What kind of property do you have?: Flat complex
  • What do you want to build?: Boundary wall
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R32,000

We require quotations to: 1. Build & plaster (or rhinolight) a solid boundary wall measuring 4 x 4 meters between an enclosed car parking space that separates two properties. 2. Re-build a 1 meter by half meter (one line) boundary wall with Corobrick clay bricks. I have estimated brick count of 78 at a price of R1.26 per brick. URGENT REQUEST: This project is urgent to mitigate a security risk & threat that has been raised & identified in a crime ridden residential area.

Kitchen renovation for improved accessibility

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Colesberg
  • 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
  • What kind of design work has been done?: None
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R55,000

I am 67 years old and still cook an bake a lot. I love been in my kitchen. But struggle to get stuff out of my cubboards. My back can't stand all the bending. Please send quotes per email. Not by phone. I cannot receive calls at my work.

Kitchen and bathroom remodel with room extensions

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bothasig, Cape Town
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Kitchen, Bathroom(s), Deck/Patio/Balcony, Other
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 100–200 sqm
  • What kind of design work has been done?: I have approved plans and all permits
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Price estimate: R350,000

Remodeling kitchen, finishing off room extensions I.e roofing, plastering etc. Re tile bathroom

Demolish timber balcony and build new concrete one

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Strandfontein Village
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What do you want to build?: Other
  • Estimated project start: Within a month
  • Price estimate: R45,000

I have an existing balcony, timber, that needs to be demolished and a new balcony constructed (concrete) I already have approved building plans for it I'll forward pictures and videos of the existing balcony when you contact me. Kindly do so via whatsapp, I won't be able to answer my phone during the day.