Property planning guide
A responsible renovation budget cannot be reduced to one rate per square metre. The existing home, extent of change, professional requirements, finishes and site conditions all affect the investment.
Cape Town and surrounds
What this covers
Two homes of similar size can require very different work. One may need surface upgrades, while another needs waterproofing, rewiring, plumbing changes, structural alterations and new approvals.
A useful early budget begins with a site assessment and a clear description of what must change. Allowances can then be tested against the design as information improves.
Early investigations, coordinated drawings and sensible specifications reduce the number of decisions made under pressure on site.
Contingency still matters, especially in older properties, but good preparation makes it easier to distinguish a genuine unknown from avoidable rework.
Questions
An early range may be possible once the property and intended scope are understood, but a dependable construction price needs enough design and technical information.
Common factors include hidden existing defects, scope changes, late finish selections and structural or service requirements that were not investigated early.
Next step
Share the area, the property type and what you want done. The team will come back with the most sensible next step.
