Home Renovations Johannesburg

Looking for home renovations in Johannesburg? BuildingContractors.co.za puts homeowners, developers and businesses in Johannesburg in touch with a building contractor who works in Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng. Describe what you need and you receive a quote directly. The service is free and there is no obligation.

Home Renovations for Johannesburg homes and businesses

Homeowners in Johannesburg take on home renovations to update kitchens and bathrooms, fix damp and cracks, open up living areas and add bedrooms or flatlets. Independent renovation contractors working across Gauteng can visit, advise on plans and approvals, and quote for single rooms or whole-house projects.

Want to know more first? Our home renovations guide covers the options, what affects the price and what to check before you go ahead.

Building conditions in Johannesburg

Johannesburg has a huge stock of older homes in suburbs such as Melville, Parkhurst and Kensington, where renovations, extensions, new kitchens and bathrooms make up much of the building work. Many of these houses predate modern building regulations, so contractors often find damp, roof leaks and cracked walls to deal with. Rocky quartzite ridges in some suburbs make excavation slower, while clay soils elsewhere need well-designed foundations. Building plans are submitted to the City of Johannesburg, and heritage rules can apply to buildings older than 60 years. Summer hail and thunderstorms regularly damage roofs, and inner-city conversions add commercial and residential refurbishment work.

A house extension under construction joined to an existing South African home

Typical home renovations requests in the area come from:

Homeowners: homeowners renovate kitchens and bathrooms, open up living areas and add bedrooms
Township homes and backyard rooms: families extend existing homes with extra bedrooms, a lounge or rental rooms
Townhouse complexes: unit owners renovate interiors within body corporate rules and get approval for exterior changes
Shops and offices: landlords renovate offices and shops between tenants to attract new leases
Security and lifestyle estates: estate homeowners need renovations approved by the aesthetics committee before builders start
Warehouses and workshops: businesses convert warehouse space into offices, ablutions and staff canteens

Why get a quote in Johannesburg first?

Prices for home renovations in Johannesburg depend on the exact job, the site and current material costs. A quote based on your details is the quickest way to know what you will pay, and it shows what is included before anything is ordered or started.

What to include in your request

Rooms or areas to be renovated, with photos
Size of any extension in m² and whether plans exist
Finishes you want or have already chosen
Whether you will live in the house during the work
Budget range and preferred start date

The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.

Service area: Johannesburg and surrounds

Contractors on our network work in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, including Rosebank, Melville, Soweto, Booysens, Bedfordview, Parktown, Ormonde. Some also cover the rest of Gauteng, which suits developers and businesses with sites in more than one town.

Frequently asked questions

What will my job cost in Johannesburg?

It depends on the size of the job, the site, the materials and finishes, and travel. Send the form with the details (plans or measurements help) and a building contractor working in Johannesburg will quote you.

Do I need plans or approval in Johannesburg?

New buildings, extensions and structural changes need plans approved by the local municipality that covers Johannesburg before work starts. Some small works are exempt. Your contractor or a draughtsman can tell you what applies to your job.

How soon can the work start?

Small repairs can often start within days. Larger jobs depend on plan approval, material orders and the contractor's schedule. Ask for the start date and the expected duration in your quote.

Home Renovations in Johannesburg