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Building & Renovations in Goodwood

Goodwood's roomy mid-century houses on decent plots are well suited to renovating rather than moving. Our team updates kitchens and bathrooms, builds outdoor spaces and repairs walls so the home works for your family today.

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Building & Renovations in Goodwood

Here is the building and renovation work we take on across Goodwood.

Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas

Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas

Driveways, side paths and back yards paved, and timber decks or covered patio areas built to make the most of a Goodwood garden.

Brickwork & Plastering

Brickwork & Plastering

Boundary walls raised or rebuilt, braai areas and small outbuildings built, and old cracked plaster on Goodwood homes repaired.

Waterproofing & Painting

Waterproofing & Painting

Iron roofs, flat sections and parapets waterproofed and painted as part of a renovation, so the finished house stays dry.

Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen Renovations

Closed-off older kitchens opened up and rebuilt with new layouts, cupboards, counters, tiling and paint.

Bathroom Renovations

Bathroom Renovations

Original bathrooms stripped out and renovated, with walk-in showers waterproofed and tiled and new fittings installed.

Office & Commercial Renovations

Office & Commercial Renovations

Offices, shops and consulting rooms around Voortrekker Road refitted with new partitions, flooring, ceilings and paint.

Renovating Family Homes in Goodwood

Goodwood homes were mostly built with separate rooms, small kitchens and one bathroom, which suited families of the time but often feels cramped now. Common projects here are opening a kitchen into the living area, adding or enlarging a bathroom, and turning the back yard into a covered entertainment area. The plots are usually big enough to make these changes without losing the garden.

Goodwood is inside the City of Cape Town, so extensions, new structures and changes to load-bearing walls may need plans approved by the City of Cape Town before work starts. Older houses can also hide surprises such as tired wiring, galvanised plumbing or weak plaster, and we point these out as soon as we find them.

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What Our Building Team Does in Goodwood

Kitchen and bathroom renovations

From layout changes to the final coat of paint, we handle the building, tiling, waterproofing and finishes so you deal with one team throughout.

Brick, plaster and boundary walls

New walls, higher boundary walls for security, braai areas and plaster repairs, built straight and finished neatly.

Paving and outdoor spaces

Paved driveways and yards, timber decks and patio areas with proper drainage, so winter rain does not pool against the house.

Office renovations project photo

Combining Renovation Work in Goodwood

Doing several jobs together often saves time and money. If you are renovating a kitchen, it may be the right moment to waterproof the roof above it, retile the adjoining room or pave the back yard while the builders and skip are already on site. We can quote each part separately so you can choose what to include.

Our team also does handyman services in Goodwood, painting in Goodwood, flooring and tiling in Goodwood and fireplace, braai and chimney services.

How Our Renovation Service Works in Goodwood

  1. Send the brief. Photos, ideas and your street in Goodwood are all we need to start.
  2. Site visit. We look at the space, the structure and the services and talk through options.
  3. Written quote and site setup. You get a detailed quote. Most Goodwood properties have room behind the gate for materials and a skip in the driveway, which we confirm so the street and pavement stay clear.
  4. The renovation. Our team works in a logical order and keeps you informed as each stage is finished.
  5. Snag and handover. We walk through the finished work with you, fix any small items and clean up.
Renovated kitchen with island and timber worktop

What Affects the Cost of Building & Renovations in Goodwood

  • Layout changes. Removing walls or moving plumbing costs more than updating an existing room.
  • What we find. Old wiring, pipes or damp behind walls may need attention once work begins.
  • Finishes. Cupboards, counters, tiles and sanitaryware range widely, and we price your selections clearly.
  • Plans and approvals. Extensions and structural work may need City-approved plans before building.

You get a written quote before any work starts. See our main building and renovations Cape Town page for the full list of our building services.

Our Recent Projects in Goodwood

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Plan the work with us

Let us know the street your Goodwood property is on and send a few photos of the space you want to change. Most of the time we reply the same day with a written quote or a site visit time.

Call +27 73 209 3004

Goodwood Building & Renovation FAQs

Do you do renovations in Goodwood?

Yes. Our team renovates kitchens, bathrooms and offices and does paving, decks and brickwork across Goodwood. Larger projects start with a site visit.

Can you open up a kitchen in an older Goodwood house?

Usually, yes. The first step is finding out if that wall carries roof or ceiling load. If it is, plans may be needed from the City of Cape Town before the wall can be removed.

Do I need plans for a Goodwood home extension?

Yes, extensions and new structures generally need plans approved by the City of Cape Town. We will tell you early if your project needs them.

Can you build a higher boundary wall in Goodwood?

Yes. We build and raise boundary walls in brick and plaster them to match the house. Height limits may apply, so we check this before starting.

Do you renovate business premises in Goodwood?

Yes. We refit offices, shops and consulting rooms and can plan the work to keep your business running as much as possible.

Do you also work in Parow, Monte Vista and Pinelands?

Yes. We take on building and renovation projects in Parow, Monte Vista, Pinelands and Thornton too.

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