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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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New build

  • 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: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria Gardens, Pretoria
  • 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 – I need the Pro's help
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kenwyn, Cape Town
  • 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: I'm flexible

Require to update main bedroom bathroom. Remove tub and put in shower. Shower must have holding handles for older person and not steps. Is possible a seat. Update toilet and sink area. Non slip tiles on floor

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Lenasia South, Lenasia
  • 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

I have land that is square meter, I want to build a block of flats. Double story Flats. I need a plan, to construct a building with at least 20 units.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • What kind of property do you have?: Flat complex
  • What do you want to build?: Paving
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

I have cold and hot water supply, drainage building majored plastering, plumbing act

Renovation/remodel

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

Kitchen units and bathrooms one with just a tab and two vanity basins and toilet and the other with shower, two vanity basins and shower and toilet

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Windsor Park, 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

Fireplace in living room

Renovation/remodel

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

Remove tiles and retire. Remove cupboards and reinstall new ones. Install down lights. Remove shower and reinstall, these are doors and the shower system. Change taps and railings. Complete renovation of the bathroom. However no building required.

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

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

drainage

Renovation/remodel

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

To renovate whole house