Prices for home repairs in Cape Town
These are our published starting prices for 140 common jobs, by trade. They are what the simplest version of each job costs. Your quote confirms the actual price before any work starts.
How a quote works
You tell us what is wrong
Call, WhatsApp or send the form. A photo of the problem helps us price it.
We confirm the price
Once we know the details, we tell you what the job will cost and who will do it.
Nothing starts until you agree
If the price changes because of something we find, we tell you and ask first.
Plumbing
- Tap ReplacementFrom R850
- Leak DetectionFrom R1 200
- Mixer InstallationFrom R1 200
- Toilet RepairsFrom R1 200
- Valve ReplacementFrom R1 200
- Drain CleaningFrom R1 500
- Plumbing MaintenanceFrom R1 500
- Waste Pipe RepairsFrom R1 500
- Blocked Drain RepairsFrom R1 800
- Burst Pipe RepairsFrom R1 800
- Plumbing InspectionFrom R1 800
- Rainwater Drainage RepairsFrom R1 800
- Sink InstallationFrom R1 800
- Toilet InstallationFrom R1 800
- Kitchen PlumbingFrom R2 200
- Roof Leak Plumbing RepairsFrom R2 200
- Water Meter InstallationFrom R2 200
- Water Pressure SolutionsFrom R2 200
- Emergency PlumbingFrom R2 500
- Bathroom PlumbingFrom R2 800
- Geyser RepairsFrom R2 800
- Pipe ReplacementFrom R2 800
- Shower InstallationFrom R3 500
- Geyser InstallationFrom R8 500
- Geyser ReplacementFrom R9 500
Handyman services
- Flat Pack AssemblyFrom R450
- Picture HangingFrom R450
- Furniture AssemblyFrom R550
- Cupboard RepairsFrom R650
- Mirror InstallationFrom R650
- Odd Jobs ServiceFrom R650
- Silicone SealingFrom R650
- Curtain Rail InstallationFrom R750
- Grouting RepairsFrom R750
- Shelf InstallationFrom R750
- Blinds InstallationFrom R850
- General Handyman ServiceFrom R850
- Rental Property RepairsFrom R850
- Touch-Up PaintingFrom R850
- Office MaintenanceFrom R950
- Commercial MaintenanceFrom R1 200
- Drywall RepairsFrom R1 200
- Property MaintenanceFrom R1 200
- TV MountingFrom R1 200
- Ceiling RepairsFrom R1 500
- Home Improvement ServicesFrom R1 500
- Minor RenovationsFrom R2 500
- Painting ServicesFrom R2 500
- Ceiling InstallationFrom R2 800
- Drywall InstallationFrom R2 800
Electrical
- Plug Point InstallationFrom R650
- Appliance WiringFrom R850
- Double Plug InstallationFrom R850
- Light Fitting InstallationFrom R850
- Outdoor Plug InstallationFrom R950
- Ceiling Fan InstallationFrom R1 200
- Circuit Breaker ReplacementFrom R1 200
- Security Light InstallationFrom R1 200
- Electrical Fault FindingFrom R1 500
- Electrical MaintenanceFrom R1 500
- Extractor Fan InstallationFrom R1 500
- Smart Switch InstallationFrom R1 500
- Earth Leakage RepairFrom R1 800
- LED UpgradeFrom R1 800
- Power Failure DiagnosticsFrom R1 800
- Electrical Certificate of Compliance (CoC)From R2 200
- Flood Light InstallationFrom R2 200
- DB Board RepairFrom R2 800
- Surge Protection InstallationFrom R2 800
- Electric Fence Energiser SupplyFrom R3 200
- DB Board UpgradeFrom R3 800
- Generator ChangeoverFrom R4 500
- Battery Backup InstallationFrom R5 500
- Inverter InstallationFrom R6 800
- Rewiring ServicesFrom R7 500
Gas installations
- Gas Leak DetectionFrom R1 200
- Gas Regulator ReplacementFrom R1 200
- Gas Safety InspectionFrom R1 200
- Gas Certificate of Conformity (CoC)From R1 400
- Gas Appliance RepairsFrom R1 500
- Gas Maintenance ServiceFrom R1 500
- Gas Pipe ExtensionFrom R1 800
- Gas Cylinder InstallationFrom R2 200
- Internal Gas InstallationFrom R2 200
- Residential Gas InstallationFrom R2 500
- External Gas InstallationFrom R2 800
- Gas Conversion ServiceFrom R2 800
- Gas Geyser RepairsFrom R2 800
- Gas Stove InstallationFrom R2 800
- Gas Braai InstallationFrom R3 200
- Gas Hob InstallationFrom R3 200
- LPG System UpgradeFrom R3 800
- Commercial Gas InstallationFrom R5 500
- Gas Water Heater InstallationFrom R5 500
- Gas Geyser InstallationFrom R7 500
Carpentry
- Lock FitmentFrom R750
- Cornice InstallationFrom R850
- Kitchen Cupboard RepairsFrom R850
- Lock ReplacementFrom R850
- Sliding Door RepairsFrom R850
- Door RepairsFrom R950
- Skirting InstallationFrom R950
- Door Frame RepairsFrom R1 200
- Shelving InstallationFrom R1 200
- Kitchen Cupboard InstallationFrom R1 800
- Wooden Flooring RepairsFrom R1 800
- Deck RepairsFrom R2 200
- Door InstallationFrom R2 200
- Door Frame InstallationFrom R2 800
- Roof Timber RepairsFrom R2 800
- Sliding Door InstallationFrom R3 200
- Custom CabinetsFrom R3 500
- Deck InstallationFrom R4 500
- Custom Carpentry SolutionsFrom R5 800
- Pergola ConstructionFrom R6 800
Security systems
- CCTV MaintenanceFrom R1 200
- Remote Viewing SetupFrom R1 200
- CCTV Camera InstallationFrom R1 500
- Motion Sensor InstallationFrom R1 500
- Alarm RepairsFrom R1 800
- CCTV RepairsFrom R1 800
- Electric Fence RepairsFrom R2 200
- Security LightingFrom R2 200
- DVR InstallationFrom R2 800
- Outdoor Beam InstallationFrom R2 800
- Intercom InstallationFrom R3 500
- Wireless CCTV InstallationFrom R3 500
- NVR InstallationFrom R3 800
- 2 Camera CCTV PackageFrom R4 500
- Alarm InstallationFrom R4 500
- Garage Door AutomationFrom R4 500
- Video Intercom InstallationFrom R4 500
- Access Control InstallationFrom R5 500
- Electric Fence InstallationFrom R6 500
- Gate AutomationFrom R6 500
- 4 Camera CCTV PackageFrom R7 500
- Biometric Access ControlFrom R7 500
- Commercial Security SystemsFrom R8 500
- 8 Camera CCTV PackageFrom R15 000
- 16 Camera CCTV PackageFrom R22 000
Renovations: quoted per project
Kitchen and bathroom remodelling, quoted per project. Every space is different, so we quote after seeing it. How renovations work →
What changes the price
What we find
A leak behind a wall, a fault further down the circuit, rotten timber under the paint.
Parts and materials
A basic mixer or a designer one, a 100-litre geyser or a 200-litre one. You choose, and the quote shows it.
Access
Ceiling voids, double storeys, steep sites, and buildings where the body corporate sets the working hours.
Size of the job
One plug point or ten. Bigger jobs are quoted as a whole, often for less than the parts added up.
Questions about prices
Why are these starting prices and not fixed prices?
Because two jobs with the same name are rarely the same. The starting price is the simplest version; your quote is the real price for your job, and you have it before we start.
Do the prices include parts?
It depends on the job. Your quote shows labour and parts, so you can see exactly what you are paying for before you agree.
Can you quote from a photo?
Often, yes. Send it on WhatsApp with a short description. For bigger jobs, such as renovations or rewiring, we need to see the site first.
Why are renovations not on the list?
Every kitchen and bathroom is different, so renovations are quoted per project after we have seen the space.