Building Contractors and Home Renovators in Fish Hoek
Fish Hoek homes carry the marks of where they live — salt air off the bay, wind-driven winter rain, and a housing stock that ranges from original 1950s cottages to modern renovations up on the mountainside. We work in Fish Hoek and the surrounding valley regularly, and most calls start the same way: a kitchen or bathroom that has done thirty years of service, a roof showing rust bloom, or a family that needs the house to grow without moving.
What We Do in Fish Hoek
Around The House is a full building contractor, so one team can carry a project end to end: home renovations and remodeling, extensions and additions, structural alterations and open-plan conversions, roofing repairs and roof painting, plastering inside and out, painting, waterproofing, paving and general property repairs. The coastal side of the valley is hard on paint and metal — we spec coatings and fasteners for salt exposure as a matter of course, not as an extra.
Renovating Older Fish Hoek Homes
Many Fish Hoek houses were built decades before current waterproofing and damp-proofing standards. When we open them up, we expect to find things the seller’s paint job covered: damp at the base of south-facing walls, roof timbers that need attention near the eaves, and electrical boards that pre-date certificates of compliance. We flag what we find honestly and price the fix before continuing — surprises are for birthdays, not building sites. If you are weighing up a project, our guide to renovation costs in Cape Town gives realistic 2026 numbers.
Extensions and Structural Work
Fish Hoek plots often slope, which makes extensions a foundations job as much as a walls job. We set out and cast reinforced foundations matched to the ground, build in brick and block, and handle the structural steel where an internal wall comes out to open the plan. Where council plans are required we work alongside your architect or draughtsman — our building plans guide covers when approval applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really work in Fish Hoek, or just “greater Cape Town”?
We work across the South Peninsula — Fish Hoek, Kommetjie, Simon’s Town, Noordhoek and Muizenberg — with teams on that side of the mountain most weeks.
What does a renovation cost in Fish Hoek?
The same ranges as the rest of Cape Town apply — roughly R8,000 to R15,000 per square metre for full renovations depending on spec — but coastal exposure can add to roofing and exterior budgets. We quote fixed prices after a site visit.
Can you handle the whole project?
Yes. One team, one programme, one person answering your calls — from strip-out or foundations through to final paint.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote page or the contact page and we will set up a site visit. It costs nothing and you will get a written, itemised quote — see our guide on comparing renovation quotes for what to look for.
Other areas we cover near Fish Hoek
Around The House works right across the South Peninsula. If your property is just outside Fish Hoek, we also take on building and renovation work in Simon’s Town, Kommetjie, Scarborough and Noordhoek. You can see the full list on our areas we serve page.