Builders in Goodwood for Older Homes and Modern Upgrades
Goodwood is one of the older suburbs in Cape Town’s northern belt. It was laid out in 1905 around the railway line, and today it runs from the busy Voortrekker Road strip through quiet residential pockets like Goodwood Estate, Vasco Estate, Townsend Estate, Richmond Estate and Tygerdal. A lot of the housing here is freestanding family homes on established plots, with townhouses and sectional title complexes closer to N1 City. Many of those homes are now old enough to need real work, not just a coat of paint.
Around The House Building Services takes on renovations, extensions, roofing, waterproofing, plastering, painting and paving across Goodwood and the surrounding northern suburbs. Every job starts with a site visit, so the quote is based on your house and not on a guess. You can see the full range on our services page or go straight to the quote page.
What Our Builders in Goodwood Do
We are a general building contractor, so one team can carry a project from the first trench to the final coat of paint. The work we are most often asked to do in Goodwood includes:
- Home renovations: kitchens, bathrooms, open-plan conversions and full house makeovers. Our residential renovations page explains how we run these.
- Extensions and additions: extra bedrooms, enlarged living areas, garden flats and covered patios.
- Roofing and waterproofing: leak repairs, re-roofing, flat roof and parapet waterproofing.
- Plastering and painting: crack repairs, re-plastering and interior and exterior painting.
- Paving and boundary walls: driveways, patios and new or raised boundary walls, plus paving around the house.
Renovating Older Goodwood Homes
Many Goodwood houses date from the middle of the last century. When we open them up, the same things tend to come up: plumbing and wiring that has reached the end of its life, roof timbers and fixings that need attention, and damp at the base of walls where the original damp-proof course has failed or the ground outside has been built up over the years. None of that is visible on a viewing, which is why we check before we price.
If something hidden turns up once work starts, we stop, show you, and price the fix before carrying on. Our house renovation cost guide gives realistic 2026 figures if you are still planning your budget, and our article on rising damp explains what a proper damp diagnosis should cover.
Extensions and Structural Work by Goodwood Builders
Goodwood plots are often generous by city standards, which makes them well suited to extensions. A typical project might add a bedroom and bathroom at the back, enlarge the kitchen into the garden, or open up two small rooms into one living area. Where a wall comes out, we check whether it carries the roof or a ceiling load first, then prop it and put in the right lintel or steel beam.
Extensions and most structural changes need approved building plans from the City of Cape Town. We work with your architect or draughtsman, or can point you to one. Our guide to building plans approval sets out when plans are required, and the home extension cost guide covers typical prices per square metre.
Sectional Title and Townhouse Renovations in Goodwood
Closer to N1 City and Voortrekker Road there are many townhouses and apartments. Renovating these means working within body corporate rules: getting approval for the work, keeping to agreed hours, protecting shared areas and planning deliveries around other residents. We sort these details out with the managing agent before the start date so the job is not held up halfway through.
Living at Home While Builders Work in Goodwood
Most of our Goodwood clients stay in the house during a renovation. That works well when it is planned: we agree working hours, keep a clear access route, seal off dusty areas and make sure you have a working kitchen or bathroom for as long as possible. If yours is the only bathroom in the house, we plan the sequence so the time without it is as short as we can make it.
Before you commit to any builder, it is worth reading our guide on how to compare renovation quotes. A complete quote should show the full scope, the exclusions and any allowances for hidden work.
Builders in Goodwood: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Goodwood and the nearby northern suburbs?
Yes. We take on work in Goodwood, Vasco Estate, Tygerdal, Richmond Estate and the neighbouring areas, as well as Century City, Milnerton and Durbanville.
How much does a renovation cost in Goodwood?
It depends on the size of the job and the finishes you choose. Our renovation cost guide gives current Cape Town ranges, and we give a fixed, itemised price after a site visit.
Can your Goodwood builders handle the whole project?
Yes. One team runs the job from start to finish, and you have one person to call from the first site visit to the final snag list.
Do I need plans to extend my house in Goodwood?
In most cases, yes. Any new room, a second storey or a structural change needs approved building plans from the City of Cape Town. We will tell you at the site visit whether your project needs them.
How do I get a quote from your Goodwood builders?
Send us your details on the quote page or the contact page. We will set up a site visit and send you a written, itemised quote.
Other areas we cover near Goodwood
Around The House works right across the Northern Suburbs and West Coast. If your property is just outside Goodwood, we also take on building and renovation work in Century City, Milnerton, Table View and Durbanville. You can see the full list on our areas we serve page.