Building Costs in the Western Cape (2025 Guide)
Your practical reference for budgeting new homes, renovations, and additions.
Planning a building project can feel overwhelming—especially when costs vary between contractors, locations, and material choices. To help homeowners budget with confidence, this guide outlines typical construction costs across the Western Cape for 2025.
1. New Residential Dwellings
The cost of building a new home depends on finish level, design complexity, soil conditions, and regulatory compliance.
| Type | Approx. cost per m² |
|---|---|
| Basic home | R 9 000 – R 12 000 |
| Mid-range finishes | R 12 000 – R 16 000 |
| High-end / complex design | R 16 000 – R 20 000+ |
2. Minor Works & Simple Extensions
Small additions cost less per m², although structural tie-ins may affect price.
| Type | Approx. cost per m² |
|---|---|
| Basic extension / out-building | R 8 000 – R 12 000 |
| Moderate extension | R 12 000 – R 17 000 |
3. Covered Patios
| Type | Approx. cost per m² |
|---|---|
| Basic (timber/steel + IBR/polycarbonate) | R 3 500 – R 6 000 |
| Mid-range (aluminium/steel + paved floor) | R 6 000 – R 10 000 |
| High-spec entertainment patios | R 10 000 – R 15 000 |
4. Brick Garages
| Type | Approx. cost per m² |
|---|---|
| Basic garage | R 6 500 – R 9 500 |
| Standard plastered garage | R 9 500 – R 14 000 |
| High-end / workshop garage | R 14 000 – R 20 000+ |
5. Renovations to Existing Homes
| Category | Approx. cost per m² |
|---|---|
| Light cosmetic work | R 4 000 – R 8 000 |
| Moderate renovations | R 8 000 – R 15 000 |
| Major structural renovations | R 15 000 – R 22 000 |
| High-spec / heritage renovations | R 22 000 – R 30 000+ |
6. Swimming Pools
Fibreglass: R 120 000 – R 260 000
Concrete / Gunite: R 180 000 – R 450 000+
Luxury pools: R 400 000 – R 1 000 000+
Important: These ranges are intended as a starting point. Actual costs depend on site conditions, finishes, compliance and professional fees.