Bathroom Renovation Contractor in Hout Bay
Bathroom Renovations in Hout Bay
68 Projects Building Co builds bathrooms for a valley that stays wet — proper extraction, moisture-resistant finishes, and waterproofing given the time it actually needs to cure.
Your Local Hout Bay Bathroom Contractor
A Wetter Valley Needs a Different Bathroom
Hout Bay takes materially more rain than the City Bowl or the seaboard, and it holds the damp for longer. In a bathroom — already the wettest room in the house — that is not a small difference. Work detailed for a drier suburb underperforms here: extractors that were never sized properly, ducting that vents into a ceiling void, standard board and paint on a wall that never fully dries out.
So we treat ventilation as part of the build rather than a fitting at the end, use moisture-resistant materials where they matter, and give screeds and waterproofing the curing time the season actually demands. The valley is also several building environments in one, and near the harbour and beach we add coastal-grade fittings on top.
What's Included
Every Trade Your Bathroom Renovation Needs
You appoint one contractor. We take care of the full scope, from the first sledgehammer to the final silicone bead.
Strip-Out & Prep
Careful demolition, rubble removal, and dust protection for the rest of your home.
Plumbing
Re-routed pipework, new drainage, geyser connections, and wall-mounted mixers.
Waterproofing
Showers, wet zones, and floors sealed properly and given time to cure before tiling.
Ventilation & Extraction
Extractors sized for the room and ducted to outside, not into a ceiling void.
Electrical & Lighting
Downlights, mirror and niche lighting, extractor circuits, and compliant wiring.
Tiling
Terrazzo, feature tiles, and mosaics set with clean lines and level joints.
Joinery & Vanities
Floating timber vanities, cupboards, and storage built to fit the room.
Moisture-Resistant Finishing
Moisture-resistant board and paint chosen for a valley that stays damp longer.
Design Details
The Details That Lift a Hout Bay Bathroom
A good bathroom is a handful of decisions made well, and in this valley one of them is never about looks. These are the features Hout Bay homeowners ask us for most often.
Walk-In Showers
Curbless, frameless glass showers that feel bigger and are far easier to clean.
Lit Recessed Niches
Built-in shelving with concealed LED strips — storage that doubles as a feature.
Feature Tiling
Fan-pattern, terrazzo, and mosaic tiling used to give one wall real presence.
Freestanding Baths
A sculptural bath with wall-mounted mixers, set against a tiled feature wall.
Double Vanities
Floating timber units with twin counter-top basins for shared main bathrooms.
Proper Extraction
The least glamorous upgrade in the room and the one that keeps it looking new.
Why Choose Us
A Bathroom Contractor You Only Have to Phone Once
Most bathroom renovations go wrong in the gaps between trades — the tiler waiting on the plumber, the electrician arriving after the walls are closed. That last one is exactly how a bathroom in this valley ends up with an extractor vented into the ceiling. Running the whole job ourselves removes those gaps.
- One contractor for plumbing, electrical, tiling, joinery, and finishing
- Local team working across the Hout Bay valley and the Atlantic Seaboard
- Extraction, ventilation, and moisture-resistant finishes specified for the valley's damp
- Coastal-grade fittings near the harbour and beach, damp-first detailing further up the valley
- Granny flat and garden cottage bathrooms taken on as standalone jobs
- Written scope and fixed quote before demolition starts
How It Works
From First Visit to Finished Bathroom
Five clear stages, so you always know what is happening in your home and what comes next.
Site Visit in Hout Bay
We measure up, check the plumbing, ventilation, and any existing damp, and talk through what you want.
Layout & Finishes
We plan the layout, then help you settle on tiles, tapware, and fittings.
Fixed Quotation
A clear quote covering every trade and material — no mid-project surprises.
Build
Strip-out, plumbing, waterproofing, tiling, and joinery scheduled in the right order.
Snag & Handover
We test everything, fix the snags, clean up, and hand over a finished bathroom.
Bathrooms We Renovate
Every Kind of Hout Bay Bathroom
The valley is several building environments in one: the village, the slopes at Scott Estate and Hughenden, the rural-edge smallholdings, and the harbour side. Each brings its own constraints, and we adapt the build to suit the property.
Main bathrooms and en-suites
Guest bathrooms and powder rooms
Family and children's bathrooms
Granny flat and garden cottage bathrooms
Harbour-side and coastal-property bathrooms
Smallholding and rural-edge property bathrooms
Investment Guide
Bathroom Renovation Costs in Hout Bay
These ranges cover a complete renovation with every trade included. Size, finishes, and whether the layout or plumbing moves are what shift the number.
Standard
R40,000 – R80,000
Same-layout refresh with new tiling, waterproofing, fixtures, and hard-wearing finishes.
Mid-Range
R80,000 – R150,000
Layout changes, walk-in shower, custom vanity, and upgraded tiles and tapware.
High-End
R150,000+
Full en-suite rebuild with premium tiling, bespoke joinery, and structural alterations.
For a fuller breakdown, read our guide to bathroom renovation costs in Cape Town, then get in touch for a quote on your own bathroom.
Serving Hout Bay & Beyond
Where We Work
We work right across the valley — the village, Scott Estate, Hughenden, Northshore, Ruyteplaats, and the harbour side — as well as Llandudno, Bakoven, Camps Bay, and Clifton. We also take on bathroom renovations across greater Cape Town.
More Than Bathrooms
Renovating the Rest of the House?
Bathrooms are often the start of a bigger project. As a full building contractor in Hout Bay, we also handle kitchens, extensions, cottage conversions, damp and drainage repairs, roofing, painting, and structural alterations — so one team can carry the whole renovation.
Bathroom Renovation FAQs for Hout Bay Homeowners
Damp and ventilation in a wetter valley, granny flat and cottage bathrooms, where salt actually matters, timelines, costs, and how to get a quote.
Do you renovate bathrooms throughout Hout Bay?
Yes, across the whole valley — Hout Bay village, Scott Estate, Hughenden, Northshore, Ruyteplaats, and the harbour side — as well as neighbouring Llandudno, Bakoven, Camps Bay, and Clifton.
How do you make sure the bathroom does not leak or go mouldy later?
There are two failure modes in this valley and both matter. The first is the waterproofing: we set the falls, run upstands at the shower, lay a continuous membrane over the wet zones, and allow the full curing time before tiling. The second is ventilation, and it is the one most often skimped. Hout Bay bathrooms stay damp for longer than bathrooms elsewhere in the city, so we size the extractor for the room and duct it properly to outside rather than into a ceiling void, and we use moisture-resistant board and paint.
Can you add or renovate a bathroom in a granny flat or garden cottage?
Yes, and it is a common job here — Hout Bay properties often sit on large erven with a cottage or granny flat alongside the main house. We can take that on as a standalone job without disturbing the main house. Where a bathroom is being added rather than replaced, we coordinate the plans and approvals, and on larger or rural-edge erven we check the zoning position first.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A straightforward bathroom takes three to four weeks on site, and five to six if the layout or plumbing moves. In the wet season, screeds, plaster, and waterproofing take longer to cure and dry out here than they would elsewhere in the city, and we allow for that rather than tiling over something that is still damp.
Does the salt affect fittings in Hout Bay?
It depends where in the valley you are. Close to the harbour and the beach, salt is a genuine factor and we specify coastal-grade tapware, hardware, and fixings accordingly. Further up the valley the dominant issue is damp and rainfall rather than salt, and the money is better spent on ventilation and moisture-resistant finishes. We specify to where the property actually sits.
What does a bathroom renovation cost in Hout Bay?
Most full bathroom renovations fall between R40,000 and R150,000 depending on size, finishes, and whether the layout changes. Where there is existing damp or drainage to sort out before the new work goes in, that is quoted separately and explained rather than absorbed into a vague allowance.
Can I stay in my home during the renovation?
In most cases, yes. Many Hout Bay homes have a second bathroom or a cottage on the property, which makes phasing straightforward. We seal off the work area, protect passages and floors, and clean up daily.
How do I get a quote for my Hout Bay bathroom?
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit. We assess the existing bathroom, check the ventilation and any damp, discuss layout and finishes, and send you a written quote covering the full scope of work.
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Contact UsPlanning a Bathroom Renovation in Hout Bay?
Book a free site visit and we will measure up, check the ventilation and any damp, talk through layout and finishes, and send you a clear written quote covering every trade.