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

Construction of a large two-story addition with lounge and ensuite bedroom

City or suburb where you need the service: Cape Town ,Southern Suburbs
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: 200–600 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: I have architectual plans and designs
Estimated project start: More than 3 months
Price estimate: R750,000

Is a add on ground lounge then the first floor Bedroom with an insuit

New house construction of 100-200 sqm with finishes

City or suburb where you need the service: Cravenby
What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
Approx. size of the new build: 100–200 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: I have approved plans and all permits
Estimated project start: Within a month
Price estimate: R2,500,000

New house construction of approximately sqm. price include plumbing, tiling electrical & built-in cupboards The rib is about 40sqm.

New build of a three-bedroom house with backroom

City or suburb where you need the service: Kimberley
What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
Approx. size of the new build: 100–200 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: I have architectual plans and designs
Estimated project start: Within a month
Price estimate: R1,200,000

Want to build a three-bedroomed house, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen and lounge. With a 1 single backroom with ensuite bathroom. Including... plastering, tiling, plumbing and electrical installation

New warehouse construction of 200-600 sqm

City or suburb where you need the service: Tshwane( Mamelodi)
What type of property do you want to build?: Warehouse
Approx. size of the new build: 200–600 sqm
Estimated project start: 1–3 months
Price estimate: R1,800,000

Is a building of Ware house ( Motor company)

New build of a 280 sqm house with 4 bedrooms

City or suburb where you need the service: Atlantis
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: Within a month
Price estimate: R3,500,000

Building a new house about square meters in Darling close to Yzerfontein. 4 bedrooms (2 bedrooms with ensuite each and 2 without), main bathroom with full bath, shower, toilet and double vanity, each bathrooms must have extractor fans, 1 visitor toilet, Schuller, kitchen with build in cupboards and the big island, lounge with fireplace, double garage, big backyard stoep with a braai for entertainment, and front stoep. Estimated project start

Full house renovation with 8 bedrooms and custom features

City or suburb where you need the service: Tsakane
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
Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 200–600 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: None
Estimated project start: More than 3 months
Price estimate: R4,500,000

I want to renovate my house from scratch. I need 8 bedrooms 3 bathrooms and windows must be alluminiums and 5 trellidoors 2 double garage with a single door Ceiling in each and every room with decorations

New build house with custom house plan

City or suburb where you need the service: Katlehong
What type of property do you want to build?: House/Townhouse
Approx. size of the new build: 100–200 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: None
Estimated project start: 1–3 months
Price estimate: R2,500,000

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Demolish 54 sqm house and rebuild to 117 sqm

City or suburb where you need the service: Cosmo City, Johannesburg
What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Other
Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 100–200 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: I have architectual plans and designs
Estimated project start: Within a month
Price estimate: R450,000

Brake down free standing house 54 square meters and rebuild to square meters

Full-house renovation including bathroom, kitchen, tiling, and aluminum windows

City or suburb where you need the service: Kem
What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Bathroom(s), Other, Kitchen
Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 100–200 sqm
What kind of design work has been done?: None
Estimated project start: Within a month
Price estimate: R350,000

Bathroom renovation, kitchen remodeling, tiling entire house, changing windows and doors to aluminum.

Full renovation and painting of a small two-bedroom house

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, Bathroom(s), Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room, Deck/Patio/Balcony, Garage, 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: R350,000

I have just bought a small one bath two bedroom house and need to do full renovations and paint.

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