Contractor Prices South Africa 2026
How much do contractors cost in South Africa in 2026? We've gathered real pricing data from verified contractors across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria — so you know what to expect before you get a quote.
Quick Price Overview
Plumbers
R350 – R850 / hour
Electricians
R450 – R900 / hour
Builders
R8,500 – R15,000 / sqm
Roofers
R120 – R250 / sqm
Solar Installers
R30K – R200K / system
Painters
R45 – R110 / sqm
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Plumber Costs
Average plumber cost in SA 2026: hourly rates R350–R850, call-out fees R350–R650, geyser R6K–R12K, drain unblocking R450–R1,600. Real prices, SafePay protected.
View pricing guide →Solar Panels Costs
Solar panel installation cost SA: backup R30K, 5kW hybrid R55K–R85K, off-grid up to R200K. 590W panel prices R2K–R3K. Batteries down 30%. Get solar quotes with SafePay protection.
View pricing guide →Building Contractor Costs
Real SA building costs 2026: R8,000–R25,000/sqm, new builds, extensions, kitchen & bathroom renovations, plus hidden costs. SafePay protected.
View pricing guide →Electrician Costs
Electrician cost SA 2026: hourly rates R450–R900, call-out fees from R400, COC inspections R850–R2,500. Real prices, verified contractors. SafePay protected.
View pricing guide →Roofing Costs
Real SA roofing prices: leak repairs R850–R12K, tile & ridge repairs, full replacement R45K–R120K, IBR R350–R650/sqm. SafePay-protected quotes.
View pricing guide →Painter Costs
House painting prices in SA: R45–R110/sqm interior and exterior, roof painting R45–R110/sqm. Get payment-protected quotes from verified painters.
View pricing guide →Landscaping Costs
Landscaping prices SA: design R2,000–R4,500, garden maintenance R350–R550/visit, tree felling R1,200–R6,500, stump removal R900–R4,500. SafePay protected.
View pricing guide →Fencing Costs
SA fencing prices: palisade, electric fence (wall top R100/m, free-standing R280-R450/m), clearview, precast, razor wire. Compare costs per metre. SafePay protected.
View pricing guide →Garage Doors Costs
Garage door prices SA: roll-up from R5K, single R12K–R25K, double R18K–R40K, motor installation R2,200–R4,000. Compare quotes with SafePay protection.
View pricing guide →Flooring Costs
Flooring prices in SA: laminate R280–R850/sqm, vinyl R450–R850/sqm, wood R950–R2,800/sqm. Find flooring installers near you on Completo.
View pricing guide →Swimming Pools Costs
SA pool prices: fibreglass R75K–R250K, concrete R100K–R350K, pump replacement R2.5K–R7.5K, monthly maintenance R450–R1,200. SafePay-protected quotes.
View pricing guide →Gates & Security Costs
Gate prices in SA: driveway gate R35K–R80K, gate motor R550–R1,100/hr, security gate R350–R950. Compare quotes with payment protection.
View pricing guide →Waterproofing Costs
Real SA waterproofing prices: roof, wall, basement, flat roof, shower and damp proofing. Compare costs in Cape Town, Joburg & Durban with SafePay protection.
View pricing guide →Carports Costs
Carport prices SA: single R5K–R13K, double R6K–R19K, 6x6 R6.3K–R19K, shadeports R7.5K–R10K. Get protected quotes from installers near you with SafePay.
View pricing guide →Sliding Doors Costs
Sliding door prices SA: wooden R7,500–R15K, aluminium R8K–R20K, folding R18K–R20K per door. Get quotes from installers near you. SafePay protected.
View pricing guide →Aluminium Doors Costs
Aluminium door prices SA: standard entry R3K–R14K, folding R18K–R20K/leaf, sliding R8K–R20K. SafePay-protected quotes from door installers near you.
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