What home improvement costs in South Africa
Price ranges in rand for every service we cover, what drives them up or down, and the published sources behind each figure. Estimates only: quotes give you the real price for your job.
Flooring
- Laminate Flooring costsStandard laminate (7–8 mm, AC3–AC4), supplied and fitted on underlay: R280–R650/m²
- Wooden Flooring costsEngineered wood, supplied and installed: R950–R1,800/m²
- Vinyl Flooring costsSPC or luxury vinyl planks, supplied and installed: R450–R850/m²
- Carpets costsEntry-level carpet, supplied and fitted with underlay: R280–R400/m²
- Tiling costsFloor tiling, labour only: R150–R300/m²
Kitchens & Bathrooms
- Kitchen Installations costsSmall kitchen, cupboards supplied and installed: R35,000–R90,000 per project
- Kitchen Countertops costsPostformed laminate (installed): R450–R1,500/m²
- Granite Countertops costsRustenburg and other standard local black granite, installed: R1,500–R2,750/m²
- Bathroom Renovations costsBasic refit of a small bathroom: R30,000–R70,000 per project
Windows, Doors & Coverings
- Aluminium Windows and Doors costsStandard window, supplied and fitted: R1,800–R5,000 per unit
- Blinds costsRoller blinds (sunscreen or light-filtering), supplied and fitted: R450–R950/m²
- Curtains costsMade-to-measure lined curtains for a medium window: R1,500–R3,500 per window
- Shutters costsAluminium security shutters, installed: R5,500–R8,800/m²
- Garage Doors costsSingle roll-up door: R5,000–R18,000 per unit
Security & Fencing
- Alarm Systems costsBasic alarm system (about 4 zones), installed: R3,500–R9,500 per project
- CCTV costs4-camera HD system, installed: R5,000–R12,000 per project
- Electric Fencing costsWall-top fence, 6 to 8 strands: R85–R200/metre
- ClearVu Fencing costs358 mesh, 1.8 m high, supplied and installed: R1,000–R1,400/metre
- Palisade Fencing costsSteel palisade, 1.2 m high, supplied and installed: R900–R1,430/metre
- Boundary Walls costsPrecast concrete wall, 1.8 m high: R620–R1,000/metre
Energy & Climate
- Solar Power costs5 kW hybrid system with about 10 kWh lithium battery, installed: R74,500–R145,000 per project
- Solar Geysers costs150 litre solar geyser system, installed: R16,000–R34,500 per project
- Heat Pumps costsRetrofit heat pump (about 3 to 4 kW) on an existing geyser, installed: R18,000–R30,000 per project
- Air Conditioning costs9,000 BTU split, supplied and installed: R5,500–R11,000 per unit
- Underfloor Heating costsElectric cables or mats under tiles, installed: R400–R900/m²
Building & Renovations
- New Building Work costsNew house, economic specification: R6,500–R9,100/m²
- Renovations costsLight renovation (paint, tiling, minor repairs, new fittings): R5,000–R10,000/m²
- Roofing costsIBR or corrugated metal sheeting, supplied and fixed: R350–R800/m²
- Ceilings costsGypsum board ceiling with H-strip joints, supplied and installed: R150–R350/m²
- Painting costsInterior walls, two coats, paint included: R45–R120/m²
- Waterproofing and Damp Proofing costsTorch-on bitumen membrane, flat roof: R120–R500/m²
- Carports costsShade net carport, single (about 3 m × 5 m to 3 m × 6 m), installed: R8,000–R15,000 per unit
- Electrical Work costsCall-out fee (travel and first diagnosis): R400–R1,100 per visit
- Plumbing costsCall-out fee, normal working hours: R350–R750 per visit
Outdoor
- Paving costsConcrete or interlocking pavers, supplied and laid: R300–R600/m²
- Asphalt and Tar Surfacing costsHot-mix asphalt, 30–40 mm, on an existing sound base: R150–R500/m²
- Landscaping costsBasic garden makeover (small refresh to new beds and lawn): R5,000–R40,000 per project
- Swimming Pools costsFibreglass pool, standard family size, installed: R80,000–R350,000 per project
- Decking costsTreated pine deck, supplied and built: R950–R1,800/m²
- Tree Felling costsSmall tree (up to about 5 to 6 m), felled and chipped: R750–R3,500 per tree