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How much does home renovation cost?

  • R800 – R2000/sqm
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Deciding on a budget for your project can be quite difficult. It often requires insight into more than labour and material cost. The final price can also be affected by other factors, such as global and local economic conditions, market and seasonal trends, etc.

When preparing our annual home renovation cost guide, we consider all these factors to provide you a solid forecast of costs in the South African marketplace.


Home renovation

  • R800 – R2000/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 R1400/sqm.

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All-inclusive kitchen renovation

  • R50,000 – R150,000

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 R50,000 and R150,000.

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Bathroom renovation

  • R15,000 – R55,000

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 R15,000 and R55,000 with an average of R35,000.

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Recent jobs for home renovation

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rivonia, Johannesburg
  • 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: As soon as possible

A charcoal hea proofed house, painted both inside out and fully fitted - 41 sqm double garage with storage space of 5.2sqm - Open plan 13.9sqm dinning, a 18sqm lounge ( Afresco 10.8sqm) and 13.5sqm kitchen - A 3.6sqm common bathroom - An entrance hall - Entrance point of 3.3sqm -A 11.8sqm Bedroom 1 - A 2.4sqm area leading to WC and Bedroom 1 - A 6.4sqm WC - A 3.9sqm open space leading to the common bathroom - A 1.7sqm open space leading to Bedroom2 and Master WIR - A 10.3sqm Bedroom 2 - A 5.2sqm WC - A 10.4sqm Ensuite - Master Suite 16.1sqm - WIR 10.3sqm - 7.8sqm roof slab between Lounge ounge and Master Suite Openings: >Pivot door 2.1m*1.7m > Interior doors 2.1m*0.9m (9) > 2.1m*3m sliding door to the Afresco. > Ventilation of 2.1m*1m from WIR to Master Suite. > Windows 0.9m*0.6m (6) > 0.9m*0.9m > 1.8m*0.9m (10) > 1.8m*1.8m (2) NB: Bathrooms fully tiled, wall and floor, all Bedrooms Laminate flooring and the rest of the house tiled. Walls painted with 15years paint. Master Ensuite ( Bathtub, shower, free stand double basin and top flush toilet set). WCs with no bathtubs. The house build with 9" I would humbly request the material list too

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Jane Furse Hospital
  • 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

I'd like to build a 3 room house (with an open plan preferably) in Limpopo, Jane Furse. The house must have at least 1 bed room, 1 bathroom & an open space that I can divide in two for a living room & kitchen. I have at least 5 plans that I need quotes for so that I can decide which to build considering my budget. Also, I'd like to start my building project by October this year.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Topaas Street Pretoria North, Pretoria
  • What kind of property do you have?: Commercial building
  • What do you want to build?: Other
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

Want to build a drywalled spray booth. Size 6 (L) x3 (W) x2.5 (H). There is an existing brick wall for the one side. Two doors 2mt in height. A sealed window on the 6mt wall. To include lighting. To include fans for air in and an extractor for air out. Contractor would have to provide plans to the municipality and get necessary approvals from the municipality. Need this done in the shortest time possible.

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Potchefstroom
  • What kind of property do you have?: Other
  • 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

I currently have an older flat that I am looking to do a full remodeling on. This includes painting etc. But I wish to focus on the bathroom in particular. The bathroom currently has a shower installed, I would like to know what it would cost me to have the shower removed and a bath installed instead with shower facility as well.

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bloemfontein
  • What kind of property do you have?: House/Townhouse
  • What rooms do you want to renovate/remodel?: Bathroom(s), Garage
  • Approx. size of the renovation/remodel: 100–300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

Require quotes for a bathroom and separate toilet renovation atm. Once the building plans are in place and approved, we would require quotes for an external granny flat/garage conversion also. Afterwards we would like to also renovate the rest of the main house, but all to happen is stages/phases due to people still occupying the premises.

Extension/addition

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Postmasburg
  • 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: Less than 100 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans

Currently we have a 2 bedroom home and a small bathroom. All of the rooms are too small. We want to remove the current bathroom completely because it is next to the kitchen and make that space part of the kitchen. We want to use one of the existing rooms to convert it into a bathroom. We then want to extend the other bedroom as well as the kitchen and lounge area and add another bedroom as well.

Renovation/remodel

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kimberley
  • 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?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible

The client requires 2 bathroom renovations. Bathroom 1 is 7sqm and includes the adjoining of the common bathroom and toilet by demolishing the existing wall between the two and bricking one of the doors. The bathroom will include a new bath, shower, hand wash basin/ vanity and toilet with new plumbing to exterior wall. new tiling and

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Burgersfort
  • 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?: Yes, I have all the necessary plans
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Modern House Design concept with building size - sqm Ground Floor - Car parking - Game room - Living Area - Dining Area - Kitchen Area - Laundry room - 1 Bedroom for Guest room - PDR First Floor - 4 Bedroom - 4 Bathroom - Family Hall / Bar - Balcony Second Floor - Master Bedroom - Kids room - Balcony

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: De Kelders
  • 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: As soon as possible

4 bed, 2 on suite, lounge, dinning room, kitchen. Exc The builder has to be experienced with reinforced concrete work. We will be doing the furnishings on the inside like the taps and basins and such as well as the furnishings on the outside. We will need the builder to assist with plumbing and electrical but not much else. We are only willing to go up to R2,5 million in total for the building of this house.

New build

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethlehem
  • What type of property do you want to build?: Other
  • Approx. size of the new build: More than 300 sqm
  • Do you have all the necessary building plans?: No plans are required
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible

Designing an educational centre- themed as an Animal Welfare Discovery Centre. It is about animal welfare and environmental education for all age groups, building on the sanctuary experiences and education concept- to promote behaviour change towards a world where people treat animals with respect empathy and understanding. The designs should reflect these educational elements and aligned to the One Welfare (animal welfare-human welfare and environmental aspects) framework. We are looking for an environmentally friendly building (low carbon footprint, sustainable use of water resources, green technology)