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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Dining room addition and kitchen extension for a house

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Centurion - Summerfields Estate
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
Approx. size of the addition: 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
Price estimate: R450,000

Want a dining room to be added which must be open plan to the lounge. Kitchen to be extended.

Construct a single door closure

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rooiberg, Thabazimbi
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?: No plans are required
Estimated project start: As soon as possible
Price estimate: R8500

I need a single door build closed - awaiting photo

Roof replacement and house widening with loft installation

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Lions River, Howick
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
Price estimate: R350,000

Remove original flat roof (ibr), and replacing it with a pitched corrugated iron roof, and widening the rectangular house from 6m wide to 8 or 9m wide. Also would like to install a loft.

Install bathtub, toilet, and basin in bathroom

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mothibistad, Kuruman
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: 100–300 sqm
Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
Estimated project start: I'm flexible
Price estimate: R45,000

Bathtub, toilet & basin to be installed. The room already exists.

Level backyard and build retainer wall

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pietermaritzburg
What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
What do you want to build?: Boundary wall
Estimated project start: I'm flexible
Price estimate: R45,000

Level out the back yard that is on a gradient, requires retainer

New build of a small flat complex under 100 sqm

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Dennilton, Groblersdal
What type of property do you want to build?: Flat complex
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
Price estimate: R1,200,000

Just a simple flat ,

New build of a 100–300 sqm house

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: 100–300 sqm
Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
Estimated project start: I'm flexible
Price estimate: R1,800,000

Bought a plot and want to build a new home

Renovation of three bathrooms including tiling and fixtures

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Amiel Park, Newcastle
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: 100–300 sqm
Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
Estimated project start: I'm flexible
Price estimate: R120,000

I need to renovate the family bathroom, ensuite and guest toilet to update the house. Mainly tiling, taps, sinks, bath and shower need to be changed. Thank you

Kitchen and living area tiling plus custom boundary wall construction

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Newcastle
What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
What do you want to build?: Boundary wall, Other
Estimated project start: I'm flexible
Price estimate: R85,000

Want to add ceramic tiles in the kitchen and living area. Secondly to build a wall around the house, a particular design to the front wall, I am not sure about the length and meters of the yard maybe a visit to the premises if possible. I am based in Johannesburg and the house is in Madadeni, New castle. Please reach me via WhatsApp on

Renovation of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and exterior painting

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Stellenbosch
What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Bathroom(s), Bedrooms/Living room/Dining room
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
Price estimate: R450,000

Renovation of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and painting the exterior of the house. Please feel free to contact me for more info.

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