One Coordinated Team
Design, planning, structural input and construction sit with one accountable team.
For Cape Town property owners and businesses planning a R500,000+ project
Commercial Building Contractors In Cape Town Who Keep Your Project On Track
Renovations, additions and refurbishments for offices, retail, mixed-use and investment property. Apply for a Private Project Assessment and work with one accountable team.
- Design, planning and construction handled by one accountable team
- A clear scope, programme and budget conversation before work starts
- Site work planned around tenants, trading and access
Every application is reviewed for project fit before an on-site assessment is arranged.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
A Commercial Build Should Protect The Business Behind It
Dear Cape Town property owner,
A commercial project has more moving parts than the work visible on site. Tenants need access. Trading may need to continue. Decisions affect leases, operating costs and the date the space can earn again.
The difficult part is keeping the drawings, approvals, professional input, trades and programme moving in one direction without leaving the owner to coordinate every gap.
Property Haus brings those responsibilities together under one accountable project team. Since 2019, we have worked with property clients across Cape Town, backed by 30 years of practical experience.
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.
If you are planning a commercial refurbishment, alteration or addition from R500,000, apply for a Private Project Assessment. Matthew will review the property, scope, operating constraints and timing before calling you within one business day.
CEO, Property Haus & CoEstablished 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
Commercial construction in Cape Town
Commercial Work Costs Money Every Day It Runs Late
On a commercial project, delays are not just frustrating. They cost rent, trading days and tenant goodwill. That is why the planning matters as much as the building.
Property Haus has worked with commercial and property clients across Cape Town. We bring the professional input, programme and site team together under one direction, so you deal with one accountable party.
Renovations And Refurbishments
Tired buildings brought up to standard for tenants, buyers or your own team.
Alterations And Additions
New space, new layouts and structural changes coordinated with the right professionals.
Work Around Occupied Buildings
Phasing, access and noise planned so the building can keep operating where possible.
Reporting You Can Rely On
Clear updates on progress, decisions and next steps for owners and managers.
Areas we work in across Cape Town
- Cape Town CBD
- Woodstock
- Salt River
- Century City
- Montague Gardens
- Paarden Eiland
- Bellville
- Tyger Valley
- Claremont
- Epping
- Airport Industria
- Brackenfell
If you are planning a commercial project from about R500,000, tell us about the property and what it needs. Matthew will review it personally.
Commercial capability inspiration
Commercial Spaces Planned Around Real Use
Cape Town commercial work showing the kind of refurbishment, coordination and finish Property Haus can deliver.
Before and after concept
See What A Properly Planned Upgrade Can Change
A matched-angle view showing the type of practical transformation the right scope and sequencing can achieve.
Occupied Refurbishment To Finished Space
A staged commercial refurbishment that protects access during the work and leaves a clean, usable interior ready for normal business.
Selected project stories
From Operational Challenge To A Clear Project Outcome
Commercial scenarios showing how the brief, site constraints and programme can be brought into one direction.
Project 01
A Working Property, Upgraded In Stages
Exterior refurbishment · Access planning · Tenant coordination- The challenge
- The property needs a substantial upgrade while parts of the building remain occupied and accessible.
- The approach
- Work is divided into sensible phases, with access, noisy activities and contractor movement planned around the building's daily use.
- The transformation goal
- A renewed commercial asset without treating business continuity as an afterthought.
Project 02
A Tired Interior Made Lettable Again
Internal refurbishment · Services coordination · Finishes- The challenge
- The unit feels worn, poorly coordinated and no longer supports the tenant or the value of the property.
- The approach
- Ceilings, lighting, floors and finishes are brought into one defined scope with the required professional input.
- The transformation goal
- A durable, practical space ready for occupation and easier long-term maintenance.
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 client and the Property Haus team.
- A commercial, retail, office or industrial property project
- A project investment from approximately R500,000
- An owner, landlord, tenant or authorised decision-maker
- A business that values a clear programme and minimal disruption
- Work that needs planning, technical input and construction to work as one
- Once-off handyman call-outs or very small repairs
- A single trade quoted in isolation with no coordination needed
- A project where price is the only deciding factor
- An urgent start without time for proper scoping
Limited project capacity
To protect personal oversight, communication and build quality, Property Haus accepts a limited number of major commercialprojects 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 owners and managers planning substantial work on an operating property.
Before work begins, the scope must account for the building, the people using it and the date it needs to be fully operational. Early decisions about access, phasing and specialist input protect both the programme and the business.
Apply for a Private Commercial Project Assessment. Matthew will first call to understand and qualify the project. Suitable projects are then invited to an on-site 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 property should operate | 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 property’s operation, 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 Project, From First Brief To Final Handover
Every suitable project follows a considered sequence so design decisions, specialist input and construction stay connected.
Brief And Qualification
We establish the property, business need, decision-makers, timing and operating constraints before arranging a site assessment.
On-Site Project Assessment
Suitable projects move to a focused site visit to understand existing conditions, access, operations and practical constraints.
Scope And Professional Input
The work, approvals, drawings and specialist requirements are coordinated around one clear commercial brief.
Investment And Programme
Costs, responsibilities, phasing and a realistic sequence are defined before the main work begins.
Build Around The Property
The site, trades and decisions are coordinated around the agreed scope and the building's operational needs.
Review And Handover
The completed work is reviewed, final items are resolved and the space is handed over against the agreed scope.
The people behind your project
Meet Your Commercial Project 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 Commercial Project Assessment
Get The Scope Clear Before Work Disrupts The Property
Matthew will review your application and call within one business day. Suitable projects move to an on-site assessment focused on the building, business constraints and the most sensible way to plan the work.
- Your priorities, operational needs 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 commercial projects are accepted at a time.
Your first step
How The Private Project Assessment Works
An application does not automatically book a site visit. The project is reviewed and qualified first.
1Submit Your Commercial Project Application
2Receive A Qualification Call Within One Business Day
3Suitable Projects Move To An On-Site Assessment
Suitable applicants 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 projectmoving 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 property.
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 property owners and managers most often ask before beginning.
Do you work on occupied commercial buildings?+
Yes, where the scope allows. We plan phasing, working hours and access with the owner or manager so disruption is kept as low as practical.
Can you coordinate engineers and other professionals?+
Yes. Where the project needs structural, electrical, fire or other specialist input, we coordinate the relevant professionals around one scope.
Can the property keep operating during the work?+
Often, yes. It depends on the scope, safety requirements and access. We discuss phasing, noisy work, deliveries and isolation areas during the assessment.
Can you work from our architect's or landlord's plans?+
Yes. We review the available drawings, approvals and landlord requirements, identify gaps and coordinate the construction scope from that point.
Will the first assessment include a final quotation?+
Not usually. A responsible quotation needs a clear scope, site understanding and any required professional input. The assessment establishes what must be defined first.
Which parts of Cape Town do you cover?+
Property Haus considers suitable commercial and industrial projects across Cape Town and surrounding business districts. Access and project logistics are reviewed with every application.