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Building & Renovations in Sea Point

Many Sea Point flats still have the original kitchen and bathroom from when the block was built, even if the view has never gone out of style. Our team renovates apartments and houses here with careful planning for lifts, parking and neighbours.

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Building & Renovations in Sea Point

Renovating in Sea Point usually means working inside an apartment block. Here are the building and renovation services we offer in the area.

Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas

Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas

Courtyards, small gardens and terraces at Sea Point houses and ground-floor units paved or decked to make the most of limited outdoor space.

Brickwork & Plastering

Brickwork & Plastering

Damaged or damp plaster stripped and redone, non-structural walls removed or added where the body corporate allows, and openings neatly finished.

Waterproofing & Painting

Waterproofing & Painting

Balconies and roofs sealed against Atlantic storms and the renovated space painted, so the flat is finished in one project.

Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen Renovations

Compact apartment kitchens redesigned and rebuilt to make the most of the space, with new cupboards, counters, tiling and fittings.

Bathroom Renovations

Bathroom Renovations

Old baths swapped for walk-in showers, waterproofed and retiled, a common upgrade for owners renting out or selling a Sea Point flat.

Office & Commercial Renovations

Office & Commercial Renovations

Shops, restaurants, offices and practices along Main Road and Regent Road refitted with partitions, flooring, tiling and paint.

Renovating Apartments in Sea Point

Much of Sea Point’s housing is in apartment buildings, many of them several decades old, with original kitchens, small bathrooms and steel windows. A renovation here is often about opening up a closed kitchen, updating a bathroom and fixing damp around windows and balconies, all within the footprint of the flat. Most blocks have rules on working hours, noise, lift bookings and rubble removal, and we plan the job around them.

The coastal setting adds its own requirements. Materials and fittings need to stand up to salt air, balconies need to be properly waterproofed and walls that have taken years of driving rain may need re-plastering before anything new goes in. Sea Point is within the City of Cape Town, and structural changes or alterations to the outside of a building may need plans approved by the City as well as consent from the body corporate.

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What Our Building and Renovation Team Does in Sea Point

Kitchen and bathroom rebuilds

We strip out old units and tiles, rework plumbing points where needed, waterproof wet areas and rebuild with new cupboards, counters, tiles and fittings.

Walls, plaster and openings

Damp or cracked plaster is stripped and redone, non-structural walls are taken out to open up living space, and new openings are finished cleanly.

Commercial spaces

For shops and offices on Main Road and Regent Road, we refit interiors and plan noisy work for times that suit the business and the neighbours.

Timber deck bench beside a pool

Working With Your Sea Point Body Corporate

Before we start a renovation in a Sea Point block, we help you put together what the trustees or managing agent usually ask for: a description of the work, the planned dates and the hours we will be on site. Getting this agreed up front avoids stop-start delays and keeps relations with the neighbours on a good footing throughout the job.

Our team also does handyman services in Sea Point, painting in Sea Point and fireplace, braai and chimney services.

How Our Building and Renovation Service Works in Sea Point

  1. Share your ideas. Send photos, a floor plan if you have one and your building or street in Sea Point.
  2. Site visit. We come to measure up, check the structure and services and discuss the options with you.
  3. Quote and logistics. We send a written quote and plan the practical side with the building, including lift bookings, a loading zone or permit for deliveries and where rubble bags can be kept.
  4. Renovation. Our team works in a clear sequence, protecting common areas and keeping to the block’s working hours.
  5. Handover. We complete the snag list with you, clean thoroughly and hand back the finished flat.
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What Affects the Cost of Building and Renovations in Sea Point

  • Building logistics. Carrying materials and rubble through lifts and stairwells takes more time than working at a house.
  • What is behind the walls. Old plumbing, damp plaster or uneven floors in older blocks may need attention once opened up.
  • Finishes and fittings. Salt-resistant fittings and your choice of tiles, counters and cupboards affect the total.
  • Approvals. Structural changes need plans and body corporate consent, which can add time and professional fees.

You get a written quote before any work starts. See our main building and renovations Cape Town page for more on what we build.

Our Recent Projects in Sea Point

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Plan the work with us

Tell us your building or street in Sea Point and send photos or a rough plan of the space. We will set up a site visit if needed and send a written quote, often the same day.

Call +27 73 209 3004

Sea Point Building & Renovation FAQs

Do I need body corporate approval to renovate my Sea Point flat?

In most blocks, yes, especially for anything noisy, structural or affecting plumbing. We help you prepare the details the trustees need so approval goes smoothly.

Can you remove a wall to open up a Sea Point kitchen?

Often, if the wall is not structural. We check first, and if it is load-bearing, an engineer and approved plans from the City of Cape Town will be needed.

How long does an apartment bathroom renovation take in Sea Point?

Usually a couple of weeks, depending on the size, the finishes and the building's working hours. Your quote comes with an expected timeline.

Do you fix damp walls when renovating in Sea Point?

Yes. We find where the water is getting in, such as a leaking balcony or cracked outside wall, fix that and then re-plaster and paint.

Do you renovate shops and restaurants in Sea Point?

Yes. We refit commercial spaces along Main Road and Regent Road and can plan the noisy work for quieter hours to limit disruption.

Do you also work in Green Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton?

Yes. Our building team handles renovations across the Atlantic Seaboard, including Green Point, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and Clifton.

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