What is the process of building a new house?

There are several stages that builders have to go through in order to build a house, office block or even a mall in Pietermaritzburg. Here’s an indication of a builders process: -Stage 1: Builders will give you an indication of what needs to be done to the land they will be building onto. Sometimes the ground needs to be levelled out before construction can take place. -Stage 2: This is the slab down stage where concrete layering takes place. -Stage 3: The plate high stage is when the internal and external bricks are constructed and utilities are integrated such as plumbing & electrical work. -Stage 4: Roof installation and gutter installation takes place. -Stage 5: The lockup stage is when all your doors and windows are installed. -Stage 6: This is known as practical completion where all the finishing touches are done, such as adding light fixtures, paintwork and details to the building. -Stage 7: The handover stage is when the building has been completely structured and you make final payment to the construction company.

Do you have to get your building plans approved by the municipality?

After you draw up your building plans with the help of a professional builders you’ve found on Snupit, you must present your blueprints to your local municipality in Pietermaritzburg for approval.

What regulations do you have to adhere to when constructing a new building?

The new building you construct must not be a hazard in any way. It shouldn’t cause fire risks or damage to the environment around it. Before you can start building, plans must be approved to check whether the electrical work, plumbing and location of the structure won’t pose a threat to the environment.

1. You never pay to use Snupit. It's free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best builders in Pietermaritzburg. 2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 140 reviews for builders, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 122 building projects. 3. Choose from 8182 trusted and high quality professionals in Pietermaritzburg who can assist you with just about anything you need done. 4. Don't overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 156 builders in Pietermaritzburg who are skilled and vetted.

Top 10 Builders in Pietermaritzburg

Umlingo Construction & Maintenance

Pietermaritzburg

Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs, Construction & Property Maintenance!. Umlingo Construction & Maintenance was established in 2015 and currently is within its 5th year of operation. There are currently eighteen well trained and experie ...show more

4.7

18 reviews

by Loraine, 076****493

Umlingo Contruction and Maintenance provided a great service. Their work was very neat. They cleaned up every time before they left. They are realible. The workers are friendly as well. The company was doing roof repairs. Till this day we n...

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SM Homes Legacy

Pietermaritzburg

Building Contractor. No job to big or small. SM Homes under the name of SM Building Contractors was established in 2006. We are NHBRC Registered. All building work. Turnkey solutions. No job to big or small. ...show more

4.8

6 reviews

by Justin, 082****693

Professionals. Brilliant workmanship.

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Mfisi Construction

Pietermaritzburg

Construction Experts .Servicing KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.We have 30 assembled building teams of 5 ready to take on any job. Mfisi Projects is a National Construction company servicing ,Kwazulu Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauten ...show more

5 reviews

by langa, 081****832

Best construction company in pmb period

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Funizwe Construction Cc

Pietermaritzburg

A multi racial company BEEE compliant . comprises of highly skilled artisans. Funizwe was formed in 2003 as a construction company . During its formation it was mainly specialising in brickwork. As years went by in 2010 it merged with Mire pl ...show more

4.8

4 reviews

by Miss, 063****540

dstv installations, electrical maintenance, electrical installation, building construction services, project managers, steel fabrication services, floor heating,

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RH Construction & Concrete Floors

Wembley, Pietermaritzburg

Very experienced labour force. Our workmanship is of a high standard. We render quality service to the public. I Randy Walters am in the Construction and Concrete Flooring Industry for over 3 decades. We are a medium sized company that co ...show more

6 reviews

by Danielle, 078****623

Renovations including concrete floors done at my home. Randy and Graeme are very professional and very good at what they do. They got the job done so quickly and it looks amazing. They are the best!

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Senzekahle Constructing & Civil Engineering

Eastwood, Pietermaritzburg

We do quality work at affordable prices. To us, there’s no such thing as a small construction project. We treat every construction project like we’re putting our name on it, and that means delivering the highest standards of Senzekahle quali ...show more

2 reviews

by Aldane, 078****026

I received excellent service from Senzakahle construction with my roof. They were quick and offered a very good price compared to other companies.

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Xpress Projects

Northdale, Pietermaritzburg

Professional renovators and building contractors. New buildings -project plans -engineering details -geotech reports -land surveys -project management alterations and additions -interior and exterior revamps general plumb ...show more

3 reviews

by Razia, 083****426

Varson is a responsible efficient person, not only getting things done but making sure the work is done to perfection,. His warm humble character and good communication skills with the client makes it very easy for the client to understand ...

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Mazeka & Sons Construction

Northdale, Pietermaritzburg

Four generations of construction knowledge and experience. The Mazeka's have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the construction industry, and we use this knowledge and experience to give our clients the best services and performanc ...show more

3 reviews

by Rosemary, 072****707

Really an amazing team, their efficiency resourceful, and puctuality really amazed me. would definitely recommend.

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Sun Construction And Roofing Solutions

Pietermaritzburg

Roof Repair Specialists, Repairs to Leaking Roofs,Roof Refurbishments,Reroofing of old roofs,Repair to Storm Damage roofs,Installation of Trusses, Installation of New Roofs ,ceilings ,Laminates. Established in 2008, we specialize in the const ...show more

3.7

3 reviews

by Mr, 063****472

Terribly run company, would not recommend what so ever, appointment have been set on many occasions and the company does not pitch up, very disappointed, totally would not recommend

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Paks Construction And Maintenance

Pietermaritzburg

Proffessional workmanship. Reliable service.15 years servicing the community. We are a well established construction company based in Midlands. We do new builds, renovations, waterproofing, bathroom and kitchen upgrades. Painting ,plum ...show more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Building a new home, office block or mall can be costly and if you select the incorrect building company you may set yourself up for a major loss. A building company needs to work quickly and produce the best results so there are no delays in development of the building. So how do you find builders you can trust with your building projects? On the Snupit platform, you can find reputable builders in your area to assist you.

What is the process of building a new house?
There are several stages that builders have to go through in order to build a house, office block or even a mall in Pietermaritzburg. Here’s an indication of a builders process:

- Stage 1: Builders will give you an indication of what needs to be done to the land they will be building onto. Sometimes the ground needs to be levelled out before construction can take place.

- Stage 2: This is the slab down stage where concrete layering takes place.

- Stage 3: The plate high stage is when the internal and external bricks are constructed and utilities are integrated such as plumbing & electrical work.

- Stage 4: Roof installation and gutter installation takes place.

- Stage 5: The lockup stage is when all your doors and windows are installed.

- Stage 6: This is known as practical completion where all the finishing touches are done, such as adding light fixtures, paintwork and details to the building.

- Stage 7: The handover stage is when the building has been completely structured and you make final payment to the construction company.
Do you have to get your building plans approved by the municipality?
After you draw up your building plans with the help of a professional builders you’ve found on Snupit, you must present your blueprints to your local municipality in Pietermaritzburg for approval.
What regulations do you have to adhere to when constructing a new building?
The new building you construct must not be a hazard in any way. It shouldn’t cause fire risks or damage to the environment around it. Before you can start building, plans must be approved to check whether the electrical work, plumbing and location of the structure won’t pose a threat to the environment.
Why Snupit?
1. You never pay to use Snupit. It's free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best builders in Pietermaritzburg.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 140 reviews for builders, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 122 building projects.

3. Choose from 8182 trusted and high quality professionals in Pietermaritzburg who can assist you with just about anything you need done.

4. Don't overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 156 builders in Pietermaritzburg who are skilled and vetted.

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Price Estimate for builders in Pietermaritzburg

Houses and buildings less than 80m²: R5918 : /m²
Houses and buildings greater than 80m²: R7630 : /m²
Flats and townhouses: R8224 : /m²
Average cost to build a 2-bedroom granny flat: R300 000 : R500 000

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