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Home Renovation Specialists

Renovators who protect what works and replace what does not, on projects across South Africa.

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Renovation services and coverage

Home And Commercial Renovations

Scoped honestly before the first tool is lifted

Renovation covers a far wider range than the word suggests. Through our contractor network the scope includes demolition and strip-out, bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations and open-plan conversions. Some projects are a single room over three weeks, others gut a property and run for months alongside several trades — and the contractor suited to one is rarely suited to the other.

The most useful thing you can do with renovation quotes is compare scope before price. The cheapest quote is almost always cheapest because something is missing — waterproofing, rubble removal, making good after plumbing, or the finishing items quietly listed as client to supply. Ask each contractor to price the same written scope and the gap usually shrinks to something explainable.

Property age and construction drive most of what a renovation actually costs. Older homes frequently reveal galvanised plumbing, original wiring and non-standard openings once finishes come off, none of which appear in a quote written from a walk-through. Newer townhouses and complexes usually present fewer surprises but bring body corporate rules, restricted working hours and access limitations.

We deliberately do not publish renovation prices. Rates vary considerably between contractors and between areas — the same bathroom in a smaller town frequently costs materially less than in a metro — and access, property age, the condition behind the finishes and the specification all move the figure before anyone can quote responsibly. Materials and fittings are the contractor's to price, not ours to estimate. Tell us what you want done and we will put you in front of contractors covering your area.

Bathroom And Kitchen Renovations

Waterproofing and drainage falls decide whether it lasts

Bathrooms and kitchens are the two most requested renovations we place, and both are where an experienced contractor earns their fee. Waterproofing, falls to drainage and plumbing relocation are what separate a renovation that lasts from one that fails within two years — and all three are completely invisible once tiling goes on.

Sequencing decides how long a bathroom or kitchen takes. The expensive delays are almost never the work itself — they are the gaps, where a tiler waits three days for a plumber, or cabinetry arrives before the electrician has finished. A contractor running their own sequence absorbs that risk; one coordinating loosely passes it to you as standing time.

Existing plumbing and drainage constrain what is practical. Moving a toilet or a sink means relocating waste, and where a slab or existing drainage runs determines how expensive that becomes. Older properties frequently reveal galvanised supply pipe that needs replacing once opened up. Structural changes usually require local council plan approval, and our contractors handle that submission alongside the build.

We do not publish bathroom or kitchen prices. Specification is most of the cost and it ranges enormously — the same layout can differ several times over depending on fittings, tiling and cabinetry — and contractor rates differ by area on top of that. Fittings, tiles and stone are priced by the contractor for your project. Tell us what you want to achieve and we will match you with contractors covering your area.

Planning, Approvals And Living Through It

The planning stage decides how the build goes

A renovation is only as good as the planning behind it. Contractors worth using walk through the space before quoting, identify structural challenges upfront and provide a detailed scope so you know exactly what you are paying for. A quote produced without a site visit is an estimate dressed up as a price.

Payments should follow completed stages rather than calendar dates. Foundations, first fix, plaster, second fix, handover — each is verifiable. Never pay materially ahead of the work completed, because a contractor asking for a large upfront sum is asking you to fund their cash flow, and that is where most renovation disputes begin.

Approvals depend on what you are changing. Moving or removing structural walls, altering the roof line or adding floor area generally requires approved plans, while cosmetic work such as finishes, cupboards and fittings does not. The grey area is bathrooms and kitchens, where relocating drainage sometimes triggers a requirement. Rules differ by municipality and do change, so ask before demolition rather than after.

We do not publish renovation prices, and planning costs are no exception. Draughting and council submission fees vary by municipality and by the professional appointed, and the build cost depends on what an inspection reveals. Rates also differ substantially between smaller towns and the metros. Tell us what you are planning and we will put you in front of contractors covering your area who can scope and quote it properly.

Renovation Services We Cover

Full-scope renovation capability from demolition to the last coat of paint.

Demolition
Internal

Demolition

Controlled demolition of internal walls, structures and finishes with proper disposal.

Structural Disposal
Kitchen Renovations
Layout

Kitchen Renovations

Full kitchen remodels — layout changes, plumbing, electrical and cupboard installation.

Plumbing Carpentry
Bathroom Renovations
Waterproofing

Bathroom Renovations

Strip-out and rebuild of bathrooms with waterproofing, tiling and fitting.

Tiling Fitting
Living Space Renovations
Open Plan

Living Space Renovations

Open-plan conversions, ceiling upgrades, flooring and full interior facelifts.

Ceilings Flooring
Our approach

Renovate with confidence

The best renovation starts before the first tool is lifted — with honest scoping.

A renovation is only as good as the planning behind it. Our contractors walk through your space before quoting, identify structural challenges upfront, and provide a detailed scope so you know exactly what you are paying for.

From single-room refreshes to whole-house transformations, we connect you with the right team for the scale and complexity of your project.

Bathrooms and kitchens are the two most requested renovations we place, and both are where an experienced contractor earns their fee — waterproofing, falls to drainage, and plumbing relocation are what separate a renovation that lasts from one that fails in two years. Structural changes need local council plan approval, and our contractors handle that submission alongside the build.

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Areas We Cover

Find our verified contractors across all major areas and suburbs in your province.

Eastern Cape

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Free State

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Gauteng

  • CBD : Our contractors service Braamfontein, Ferreirasdorp, Jhb Cbd, Johannesburg Central, Johannesburg City Centre, Jozi Cbd, Marshalltown, Mayfair, Newtown Jhb, Parktown, Rosettenville, Turffontein
  • Centurion : Our contractors service Bronberrik, Celtisdal, Centurion, Centurion East, Centurion West, Clubview, Die Hoewes, Doringkloof, Elardus Park, Eldoraigne, Hennopspark, Highveld, Irene, Kosmosdal, Louwlardia, Lyttelton, Lyttelton Manor, Nellmapius, Pierre Van Ryneveld, Raslouw, Rietvalleirand, Rooihuiskraal, Rooihuiskraal Noord, Sunderland Ridge, The Reeds, Valhalla, Wierda Park, Wingate Park, Zwartkop
  • East Rand : Our contractors service Alberton, Bassonia, Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brackenhurst, Brakpan, Daveyton, Edenvale, Germiston, Isando, Jet Park, Kempton Park, Linmeyer, Midlands, Midstream, Nigel, Pomona, Putfontein, Rynfield, Springs, Thembisa, Tsakane, Vosloorus
  • Pretoria Central : Our contractors service Arcadia, Brooklyn, Capital Park, Colbyn, Danville, Daspoort, Eloffsdal, Gezina, Groenkloof, Hatfield, Hercules, Hermanstad, Les Marais, Loftus, Lukasrand, Menlo Park, Monument Park, Mountain View, Muckleneuk, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Philip Nel Park, Pretoria Cbd, Pretoria Central, Proclamation Hill, Rietondale, Riviera, Roseville, Salvokop, Sunnyside, Trevenna, Villieria, Waterkloof East, Waterkloof Ridge, West Park, Wonderboom, Wonderboom South
  • Pretoria East : Our contractors service Brummeria, Constantia Park, Die Wilgers, Eersterust, Equestria, Erasmuskloof, Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, La Montagne, Lynnwood, Lynnwood Glen, Lynnwood Manor, Lynnwood Ridge, Menlyn, Meyerspark, Moreletapark, Murrayfield, Pretoria East, Pretoriuspark, Silverton, Wapadrand, Waterkloof Glen
  • Pretoria North : Our contractors service Akasia, Annlin, Chantelle, Clarina, Doornpoort, Dorandia, Florauna, Heatherview, Hesteapark, Karenpark, Klerksoord, Magalieskruin, Montana, Montana Park, Montana Tuine, Ninapark, Onderstepoort, Pretoria North, Sinoville, Suiderberg, The Orchards, Theresapark, Wolmer
  • Pretoria West : Our contractors service Amandasig, Atteridgeville, Elandspoort, Erasmia, Kirkney, Kwaggasrand, Laudium, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West, Saulsville
  • The North : Our contractors service Bryanston, Diepsloot, Douglasdale, Florida, Fourways, Honeydew, Hyde Park, Jhb North, Johannesburg North, Lone Hill, Midrand, Morning Side, Northcliff, Parkhurst, Randburg, Rivonia, Roodepoort, Rosebank, Sandton, Steyn City, Weltevredenpark, Wilro Park
  • The South : Our contractors service Ennerdale, Glenvista, Jhb South, Johannesburg South, Lenasia, Mondeor, Robertsville, South Johannesburg, Southern Johannesburg, Soweto, Tshepisong
  • The Vaal : Our contractors service De Deur, Evaton, Heidelberg, Meyerton, Sasolburg, Sebokeng, Three Rivers, Vaal Park, Vaal Triangle, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging
  • West Rand : Our contractors service Carletonville, Glenharvie, Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Randfontein, Ruimsig, West Rand Jhb, Westonaria

Also covering

  • Pretoria Far East
  • Pretoria Far North
  • Pretoria Far North East
  • Pretoria Far North West
  • Pretoria Far South East
  • Pretoria Far South West
  • Pretoria Far West

KwaZulu-Natal

  • Dannhauser : Our contractors service Dannhauser, Hattingspruit

Limpopo

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Mpumalanga

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North West

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Northern Cape

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Western Cape

  • Atlantic Seaboard : Our contractors service Atlantic Seaboard Cape Town, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Clifton, Fresnaye, Green Point, Mouille Point, Sea Point, Three Anchor Bay
  • Cape Flats : Our contractors service Cape Flats Cape Town, Gugulethu, Hanover Park, Khayelitsha, Macassar, Manenberg, Mitchells Plain, Philippi
  • Eastern Suburbs : Our contractors service Eastern Suburbs Cape Town, Gordons Bay, Somerset West, Strand
  • Northern Suburbs : Our contractors service Bellville, Blue Downs East, Bonteheuwel, Brackenfell, Durbanville, Eerste River, Goodwood, Kraaifontein, Langa Cpt, Northern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Parow, Tyger Valley
  • Peninsula : Our contractors service Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Kommetjie, Lakeside Cpt, Muizenberg, Noordhoek, Simons Town, South Peninsula, St James
  • Southern Suburbs : Our contractors service Athlone, Bergvliet, Bishopscourt, Claremont, Constantia, Kenilworth, Newlands, Plumstead, Rondebosch, Southern Suburbs Cape Town, Wynberg
  • West Coast : Our contractors service Big Bay, Blouberg, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Parklands, Sunset Beach, Table View, West Beach, West Coast Cape Town