From renovations and waterproofing to painting, plumbing, carpentry, and paving, Around The House Building Services delivers reliable workmanship and quality results for residential and commercial properties across Cape Town.
What painters charge in Cape Town in 2026: per square metre, per room and for a house exterior, plus what changes the price and a worked example.
What hoop iron and brickforce do in a brick wall, how roofs are tied down under SANS 10400, and the damage that follows when they rust or are missing.
Converting a garage in Cape Town: plans approval, zoning parking rules, damp and floor levels, insulation and ceiling height, and 2026 cost estimates.
A practical guide to flat roof waterproofing in Cape Town: torch-on and liquid options, how long each lasts, maintenance and signs the roof is failing.
What to sort out before demolition in Cape Town: City demolition permit, the 60-year heritage rule, asbestos survey, services, neighbours and rubble.
2026 Cape Town building costs per square metre by finish level, what the rate includes, professional fees, plan fees, NHBRC enrolment and a worked example.
Damp proofing and waterproofing explained in plain terms: what each one does, what the building regulations say, and how to work out which one your home needs.
A homeowner’s guide to boundary walls and return walls in Cape Town: City height limits, when plans are needed, neighbours, foundations and SANS rules.
Architect or builder first? What each one does, when Cape Town homeowners need plans drawn by a SACAP-registered professional, and how the two work together.
