Cape Town Renovation FAQ
Straight answers about cost, areas, timelines and how we work.
The questions we get asked most
How much does a renovation cost in Cape Town? +
It depends on the scope, and anyone who quotes you a firm price per square metre before seeing the house is guessing. We visit, measure, open what needs opening, then give you one written estimate with the essential work and the optional work separated.
Do you handle waterproofing and damp as part of a renovation? +
Yes, and we treat it as the first job rather than a line item at the end. A bathroom or kitchen quote that ignores the roof above it is a quote we would not sign off on ourselves.
How long does a bathroom or kitchen take? +
We give you a date range in the written quote, based on the actual scope. We do not publish a standard number, because a bathroom that needs a drain moved is a different job from one that does not.
Do you take on small jobs? +
Yes. A leaking parapet, one room painted, a ceiling patch, a single shower that has to be redone. Small jobs are often how we meet the owners we later build for.
Do you work outside Cape Town? +
Stellenbosch and Somerset West by arrangement for larger jobs. Our normal working radius is about 25 km around Goodwood.
Do I need plans or council approval? +
Structural work, alterations and additions usually need approval from the City of Cape Town before work starts. We tell you when it applies to your job, and we can work with your architect or draughtsman.
Can I stay in the house while you work? +
Usually yes. We sheet off the work area, plan around the bathroom or kitchen you still need, and clean up at the end of each day.
How do payments work? +
Staged against progress and set out in the quote before we start. We do not ask for the whole job upfront.
Which areas do you cover? +
Cape Town within about 25km of Goodwood, including Durbanville, Bellville, Parow, Table View, Brackenfell and the Southern Suburbs. Stellenbosch and Somerset West by arrangement for larger renovations.
Do you do small jobs? +
Yes. A leaking parapet, one bathroom or a repaint is normal work for us. Small jobs are usually quoted flat-rate after photos or a short visit.
Can you work while we live in the house? +
Yes, most renovations are done with the family in place. We seal off work areas, tidy daily and keep water and power interruptions to agreed windows.
Still unsure?
Call and describe the problem. We will tell you what it needs.