What’s the average cost of a home renovation contractor?
Depending on the job complexity and skill required, plus location, you’ll see a big difference in what a home remodelling contractor charges.
On average, you can expect to pay R350 - R750 for one hour of work, R750 - R1200 for two hours of work, or R750 - R1500 for three hours of work.
You may even see quotes of as much as R3000 a day for that ‘extra mile’ kind of house renovation contractor.
While R3000 seems like a lot, you’re also likely to get four times more work done.
Our advice: get an itemised quote from your handyman contractor and expect to pay by the hour.
How can I keep my house remodelling contractor costs down?
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Do a thorough assessment of what you want renovated or remodelled and prioritise what you want done by when.
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Do some of the preparation work yourself before you post a job.
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Ask your handyman for a full list of materials and agree who will buy which materials before the job starts.
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Book your house contractor on a project rather than an hourly rate to get a more affordable quote.