One Coordinated Team
Design, planning, structural input and construction sit with one accountable team.
For Southern Suburbs homeowners planning a R500,000+ project
Building Contractors In The Southern Suburbs Who Plan Before They Build
Extending a family home in Constantia or modernising a character house in Rondebosch? Apply for a Private Renovation Project Assessment and work with one team from first idea to handover.
- Design, planning and construction handled by one accountable team
- A clear scope and programme before the main build begins
- Respect for the character of established Cape homes
Every application is reviewed for project fit before an in-home assessment is arranged.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
A Major Renovation Should Feel Exciting. Not Overwhelming.
Dear Southern Suburbs homeowner,
You may already know what you want your home to become: more space, better flow, a considered extension, or a complete transformation that finally suits the way your family lives.
The difficult part is not imagining it. It is bringing the design, planning, structural requirements, specialist trades and construction together without the process becoming fragmented.
When those pieces are handled separately, homeowners can be left managing conflicting advice, shifting costs and decisions they were never meant to make alone.
Property Haus was built to solve that.
My name is Matthew Vermeulen, CEO of Property Haus & Co. Since 2019, our team has helped homeowners and property clients coordinate planning, architecture, construction and specialist expertise through one clear project direction. I bring 30 years of experience to the decisions that shape each suitable project.
Clear Scope And Programme
The work and sequence are defined before the main build moves forward.
30 Years Experience
Practical building and property judgement applied to every decision.
An Owner-Led First Step
Matthew personally reviews every suitable application before the team makes contact.
For substantial renovations, extensions and structural alterations, we bring the right people into the process early, define a clear scope and programme, and carry the project from the first conversation through to handover.
That means fewer gaps between the plan and the build. Clearer communication. Better decisions before money is committed. One accountable team protecting the vision for your home.
If you are considering investing R500,000 or more in your property, apply for a Private Renovation Project Assessment. I will personally review your application and call you within one business day. If the project appears suitable, we will arrange an in-home assessment and discuss the most sensible next step.
CEO, Property Haus & CoEstablished 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
Building in the Southern Suburbs
Older Homes, Bigger Plots And Real Winter Rain
Many Southern Suburbs homes have history. Older walls, older roofs and older services. Some fall in areas where heritage rules affect what you can change. That is not a reason to hold back. It is a reason to plan properly.
This side of the mountain also gets the most rain in Cape Town. Drainage, waterproofing and the timing of roof and structural work matter more here than most people expect.
Character Homes, Modern Living
Extensions and open-plan changes that feel like they belong to the original house.
Heritage And Approvals
Where heritage or council input applies, we coordinate the drawings and professionals around it early.
Wet-Season Planning
Roof, drainage and waterproofing work sequenced around Cape Town winters.
Large Family Projects
Additions, cottages, pool areas and full reconfigurations managed as one programme.
Areas we work in across the Southern Suburbs
- Constantia
- Bishopscourt
- Newlands
- Rondebosch
- Claremont
- Kenilworth
- Wynberg
- Bergvliet
- Tokai
- Plumstead
If you are planning a substantial renovation, extension or structural change, start with a conversation. Matthew will review your application personally.
Renovation inspiration
Explore What’s Possible
Renovation, extension and design inspiration showing the type of work Property Haus coordinates. These are capability references, not completed client projects.
Before and after concept
The Difference A Considered Renovation Can Make
Explore matched-angle concept studies showing how considered planning can change the way an existing Cape Town home looks, flows and feels.
Rondebosch Gabled Home Restoration
Damp, flaking plaster and a stained roof fixed properly, with the gable, sash windows and stone paving kept and restored.
Open-Plan Living And Kitchen
A compartmentalised layout opened and reorganised around light, family connection and a kitchen that works as the centre of the home.
Extension And Exterior Upgrade
An underused rear elevation transformed into a considered extension that creates space without losing the character of the original home.
Selected project stories
From The Original Challenge To The Finished Home
Three Cape Town renovation scenarios showing how a strong brief, coordinated planning and one project direction can shape a better result.
Project 01
From Dated And Divided To Calm And Connected
Whole-home renovation · Spatial reconfiguration · Indoor-outdoor living- The challenge
- The imagined brief begins with a structurally sound family home that feels dark, disconnected and pieced together by years of separate alterations.
- The approach
- The design response simplifies the circulation, opens the main living spaces to the garden and brings the exterior, glazing, materials and services into one coordinated scope.
- The transformation goal
- The transformation goal is a home that feels lighter, more coherent and easier to live in, while retaining the established character of the property.
Project 02
A Family Home That Finally Opens To The Garden
Rear extension · Structural opening · Kitchen and living transformation- The challenge
- The imagined homeowners have enough floor area, but the kitchen is cut off, the living rooms compete with one another and the garden is almost invisible from inside.
- The approach
- A carefully planned structural opening and rear extension create one generous family zone, with the kitchen, dining area and terrace designed as a connected sequence.
- The transformation goal
- The transformation goal is better light, clearer movement and a home that can handle everyday family life as comfortably as larger gatherings.
Project 03
An Indoor-Outdoor Home Designed Around Real Life
Interior renovation · Covered braai terrace · Coordinated finishes- The challenge
- The imagined property has good bones and a strong outlook, but the interior finishes feel disjointed and the main living space stops short of the outdoor area.
- The approach
- The project direction aligns the kitchen, living room, stacking doors and covered terrace, then carries a restrained palette of stone, oak and dark metal throughout.
- The transformation goal
- The transformation goal is a practical, quietly premium home where the interior and exterior feel deliberately designed as one experience.
Mutual project fit
Is Property Haus The Right Fit For Your Project?
The strongest projects begin when the scope, expectations and way of working make sense for both the homeowner and the Property Haus team.
- A complete home renovation, extension or structural alteration
- A project investment from approximately R500,000
- A homeowner or authorised decision-maker who values proper planning
- A considered result where quality and accountability matter more than the cheapest quotation
- A project that needs design, technical input and construction to work as one
- Maintenance, handyman work or minor repairs
- Painting or another single trade as a standalone project
- A small cosmetic refresh or isolated room update
- An urgent start without the time needed for proper planning
- A decision based only on finding the lowest price
Limited project capacity
To protect personal oversight, communication and build quality, Property Haus accepts a limited number of major residentialprojects at a time.
Applications are assessed for suitability before progressing.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
Plan before you build
Speak With Us Before The First Decision Costs You
A more informed first step for homeowners considering a major renovation, extension or structural change.
If you are serious about investing in a major renovation or home extension, you cannot afford weak advice, poor workmanship or a project that starts without a plan.
Apply for a Private Renovation Project Assessment. Matthew will first call to understand and qualify the project. Suitable projects are then invited to an in-home assessment for a clearer view of what the work may require.
We’ll help you explore:
- A realistic investment range for the vision
- The likely professional and planning requirements
- A sensible scope, sequence and next step
- The costly blind spots worth investigating early
A more coordinated way to build
Why We Stand Apart, From Plans To Project Completion
Property Haus brings the planning and construction conversation together so fewer decisions fall between disconnected parties.
| What Your Project Needs | Separate Designer | Typical Contractor | Property Haus Integrated Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| A design shaped around how your home should work | Yes | Usually build-led | ✓ Coordinated |
| Architecture and planning input | Core service | Often external | ✓ Coordinated |
| Structural and specialist coordination | External | As required | ✓ Coordinated |
| Scope and programme considered before the main build | Partial | Varies | ✓ Defined early |
| One accountable direction from planning to handover | No | Sometimes | ✓ One team |
| The home’s use, finish and future value considered together | Design-led | Build-led | ✓ Integrated view |
Apply to see whether your project is a suitable fit.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
The project roadmap
A Clearly Managed Renovation, From First Brief To Final Handover
Every suitable project follows a considered sequence so design decisions, specialist input and construction stay connected.
Discovery And Qualification
We establish the vision, property, priorities, timing and whether the project is a suitable fit before anyone commits to a site visit.
In-Home Project Assessment
Suitable projects move to a focused property visit so the team can understand the existing conditions, opportunities and practical constraints.
Design And Professional Planning
The layout, architectural direction, approvals and specialist requirements are coordinated around one clear brief.
Scope, Investment And Programme
The work, responsibilities, likely investment and sensible sequence are defined before the main construction phase begins.
Build And Coordinate
Property Haus coordinates the site, specialist trades and ongoing decisions around the agreed project direction.
Review And Handover
The completed work is reviewed, final details are resolved and the home is handed back with the agreed scope considered.
The people behind your project
Meet Your Renovation & Extension Team
Matthew Vermeulen
CEOYour first point of contact, responsible for understanding the vision and carrying a suitable project into the Property Haus process.
Warren Paulse
Director of Projects and PlanningHolds the programme together, from planning requirements through to how the build is sequenced on site.
Wesley Ross
Site Foreman and Maintenance CoordinatorRuns the day-to-day site discipline that keeps workmanship, trades and timelines on track.
Daniel Hellenberg
Head of Architecture & PlanningGuides the architectural and planning thinking required to translate your ambitious project into a practical direction.
Janice Vermeulen
HR & Finance DirectorSupports the operational and financial disciplines behind an organised, professionally coordinated project.
For qualifying Cape Town projects
The Property Haus Private Renovation Project Assessment
Get Clarity Before You Commit To A Major Renovation
Matthew will review your application and call you within one business day. If the project appears suitable, he will arrange an in-home assessment to understand your property, your goals and the most sensible way forward.
- Your priorities, vision and current constraints
- Likely planning, structural and specialist considerations
- A sensible scope, sequence and next step
- Whether Property Haus is the right project partner
Minimum project investment: R500,000
A limited number of major residential projects are accepted at a time.
Your first step
How The Private Project Assessment Works
An application does not automatically book a home visit. The project is reviewed and qualified first.
1Submit Your Project Application
2Receive A Qualification Call Within One Business Day
3Suitable Projects Are Invited To An In-Home Assessment
Suitable homeowners are contacted within one business day.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
Verified Property Haus client feedback
What Our Clients Say
Google Rating5.0Based on 8 reviews
Leroy Williams5 reviews
Matthew, the owner, made everything so straightforward and stress free. He genuinely cares about his clients.
Property renovationCraig Hendricks4 reviews
Did our kitchen and living room extension in Durbanville. The team was on time every day, tidy, and the finish is top notch.
Living area and kitchen renovation, DurbanvilleMatt Royal6 reviews
We were incredibly happy with the end result of our renovation. You really made our dream a reality!
Home renovationAnelisa Mthembu8 reviews
So happy with how our renovation turned out in Newlands. Matthew was always available to answer questions and delivered on time.
Home renovation, NewlandsKyle Jason Caesar3 reviews
Mathew is excellent to work with and very professional.
Property projectDavid Miller7 reviews
Matthew and Warren were brilliant on our Constantia renovation. Clear communication throughout and the workmanship speaks for itself.
House renovation, ConstantiaGeorgianna Barends4 reviews
It has been a pleasure working with Property Haus and Matthew. They are fast and effective.
Property management and maintenanceJohan van der Merwe5 reviews
Complete overhaul of our living space in Plattekloof. Professional from start to finish and wrapped up right on schedule.
Full home renovation, PlattekloofWhat you can expect
Your Property Haus Project Standard
Two non-negotiable principles that keep a complex renovationmoving in one direction.
Property Haus standard
One Team. One Clear Direction.
Planning, design, structural requirements and construction are coordinated around the same vision for your home.
Property Haus standard
A Clear Scope And Programme.
The project is considered and structured before the main build moves forward, with responsibilities and next steps clearly communicated.
Before you apply
Your Questions, Answered
Clear answers to the questions homeowners most often ask before beginning.
Can you renovate older or heritage homes in the Southern Suburbs?+
Yes. Older homes need careful assessment of the existing structure and, where relevant, heritage requirements. We confirm what applies to your property before the design is finalised.
Can we live in the house during the renovation?+
Sometimes. It depends on the scope and which parts of the home are affected. We discuss phasing and practical living arrangements during the assessment.
Can I begin with the assessment before committing to the full renovation?+
Yes. The first step is an application followed by a short qualification call with Matthew. If the project appears suitable, he will arrange an in-home assessment so both sides can understand the vision and decide whether Property Haus is the right fit.
I have heard nightmare stories about renovations. How is this different?+
Property Haus coordinates planning and construction around one clear direction, with a defined scope and programme before the main build. You deal with one accountable project team rather than trying to manage disconnected parties yourself.
What if I do not have plans or a fully formed idea yet?+
That is completely fine. You can apply with a vision, a problem to solve or an early concept. The project assessment helps establish what professional input and next steps may be sensible.
What kind of project is suitable?+
Property Haus focuses on complete home renovations, extensions, structural alterations and combinations of these in Cape Town. The current minimum project investment is R500,000. Minor repairs and routine maintenance are not part of this offer.
Does every application progress to a home visit?+
No. Property Haus accepts a limited number of major residential projects at a time. Each application is reviewed first, followed by a short qualification call where suitable. An in-home assessment is arranged only when the scope, timing and way of working appear to be a good fit for both sides.
Why is there a qualification call before the home visit?+
The short call confirms the property, broad scope, timing and decision-making position before anyone travels to site. It protects your time and Matthew's, while ensuring that an in-home assessment is useful and focused rather than a generic sales visit.
Can Property Haus work with plans from my architect?+
Yes. If you already have concept drawings, technical plans or approvals, include that in your application. The team will review what exists, identify any gaps and discuss how design, professional input and construction can be coordinated from that point.
How soon can my renovation begin?+
Start dates depend on the project's design stage, approvals, technical requirements and current project capacity. The qualification call is the right place to discuss your preferred timing and establish a realistic path to site.
Will I receive a final quotation at the first home visit?+
Not usually. A responsible quotation for a major renovation needs a clear scope, site understanding and any required professional input. The assessment helps establish what must be defined before an accurate proposal and programme can be prepared.
Which parts of Cape Town do you work in?+
Property Haus considers suitable projects across Cape Town and surrounding residential areas, including the Southern and Northern Suburbs. Location, access and project logistics are reviewed as part of the application and qualification call.