Building Contractor in Southfield, Cape Town
Building Contractor in Southfield
68 Projects Building Co handles renovations, extensions, garage conversions, and property maintenance in Southfield — from our office in neighbouring Plumstead.
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Getting More Out of a Smaller Plot
Southfield is compact — modest erven, solid face-brick homes from the 1950s and 1960s, and a lot of families who would rather extend than move. That makes the work here a particular kind of problem: how to add a bedroom, a second bathroom, or a flatlet without swallowing the whole garden or falling foul of building lines and coverage.
We are based in Plumstead next door, and this is bread-and-butter work for us. The houses are well built and take an addition easily; the skill is in the planning, not the bricklaying.
Our Services
Building Services We Offer in Southfield
Whether you are adding a room, converting a garage for rental income, or maintaining an investment property, we handle the whole job under one team.
Home Renovations
Full renovations that modernise compact Southfield homes without losing usable space.
Building Extensions
Extra bedrooms and living space added to face-brick homes on modest plots.
Bathroom Renovations
Modern, waterproofed bathrooms with quality tiling, plumbing, and finishes.
Roofing
New roofs, re-roofing, roof repairs, and waterproofing built for Cape Town weather.
Ceilings & Bulkheads
Ceiling installations, bulkheads, and cornices that lift the finish of any room.
Property Maintenance & Repairs
Damp treatment, roof repairs, and ongoing maintenance for owners and landlords.
Kitchen Renovations
Reworked layouts and new cabinetry that open up compact mid-century kitchens.
Structural Alterations
Garage conversions, flatlet additions, and removing walls with proper structural support.
Why Choose Us
We Tell You What Fits Before You Pay for Drawings
On a compact erf the limits matter more than the ambition. Building lines, coverage percentages, and the parking requirement decide what is possible long before a designer gets involved. We work that out at the free site visit, so the plan you pay for is one that can actually be approved.
- Our office is in neighbouring Plumstead, minutes from any Southfield site
- Experience getting real value out of a smaller plot and a tighter budget
- One team coordinating structural, roofing, plumbing, and electrical work
- Clear scope and written quote before any work starts
- Practical fixes for damp, rusted steel windows, and ageing services
- Clean, considerate work on occupied homes
Properties We Work On
Family Homes, Flatlets, and Rental Stock
Southfield is largely owner-occupied, with a steady flatlet and rental market on the same plots. We work on both, and the approach differs — a family extension runs to your timeline, a rental turnaround runs to a handover date.
Compact single-storey family homes
Semi-detached and face-brick houses
1950s and 1960s builds on modest plots
Converted garages and flatlets
Rental and investment properties
Sectional title and complexes
How It Works
How a Southfield Project Runs
A clear process keeps your project on scope, on budget, and free of surprises from the first site visit to handover.
Site Visit
We are based in Plumstead next door, so we can get to your Southfield property quickly and assess the work.
Design & Plans
We plan the layout — an added room, a converted garage, a reworked kitchen — and handle drawings and approvals.
Detailed Quote
You receive a clear quote covering labour, materials, structural work, and finishes.
Construction
Our team carries out the build with attention to structure, weatherproofing, and detail.
Handover
We complete the finishes, check the work, tidy the site, and hand over your finished space.
Serving Southfield & Beyond
Based Next Door, Building Across the Southern Suburbs
Our office in Plumstead puts our team within easy reach of Southfield, Diep River, Wynberg, Bergvliet, Kirstenhof, Tokai, and Constantia — as well as the wider Cape Town area. Wherever your property is, we bring the same standard of workmanship, clear communication, and reliable project management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Building in Southfield
Common questions from Southfield homeowners — covering extensions on compact plots, garage conversions, damp, rental maintenance, and quotes.
Do you work throughout Southfield?
Yes, across the whole suburb and the areas around it, including Plumstead, Diep River, Ottery, Wynberg, and Bergvliet. Our office is in Plumstead, so we are only a few minutes away.
Southfield plots are small. Is extending still worth it?
Often yes, and it is usually cheaper than moving once transfer costs and agent commission are counted. The constraint here is building lines and coverage rather than the structure itself — the council limits how close you may build to your boundaries and what percentage of the erf may be covered. We check both at the site visit so the design starts from what is actually permissible.
Can you add a bedroom to a 1960s face-brick house?
Yes, and it is our most common job here. Most Southfield homes are solid single-storey builds that take an addition well. We handle the foundation, structure, roof tie-in, and finishes so the new room reads as part of the original house rather than a bolt-on.
Can you convert the garage into a flatlet for rental income?
Yes. On a compact plot a garage conversion is often the best value available, because the slab, walls and roof already exist. It is a change of use and needs approved plans, and we check the on-site parking requirement for your zoning first — losing a garage can put the property below the required number of bays.
What causes damp in Southfield homes?
The ground here is low and sandy, and many homes predate proper damp-proof courses. Decades of raised paving and garden beds often lift the external ground level above the internal floor, which makes it worse. We diagnose the actual source before quoting, because treating the symptom alone means it returns within a season.
Do you handle ongoing maintenance for landlords?
Yes. We take on repairs, between-tenant refurbishments, and ongoing maintenance, working to a fixed handover date where a unit needs to be ready.
How do I get a quote?
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit. We assess the property, discuss your ideas, and provide a written quote covering the full scope of work.
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Contact UsPlanning a Building Project in Southfield?
We are minutes away in Plumstead. Contact 68 Projects Building Co for a free site visit, honest advice, and a clear quote for your Southfield building project.
Areas We Service
Based in Cape Town, we provide renovations, structural repairs, waterproofing and property maintenance across the Southern Suburbs, the Northern Suburbs and surrounding areas. We work on both residential properties and commercial or industrial premises. If your suburb isn't listed below, get in touch — chances are we cover it too.
Residential Suburbs
- Bakoven
- Bantry Bay
- Bellville
- Bergvliet
- Bishopscourt
- Bloubergstrand
- Brackenfell
- Camps Bay
- Century City
- City Bowl
- Claremont
- Clifton
- Clovelly
- Constantia
- Diep River
- Durbanville
- Edgemead
- Fish Hoek
- Fresnaye
- Gardens
- Goodwood
- Green Point
- Higgovale
- Hout Bay
- Kenilworth
- Kirstenhof
- Llandudno
- Meadowridge
- Milnerton
- Mouille Point
- Mowbray
- Muizenberg
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Oranjezicht
- Panorama
- Pinelands
- Plattekloof
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Rosebank
- Salt River
- Sea Point
- Simonstown
- Southfield
- Sunset Beach
- Table View
- Tamboerskloof
- Tokai
- V & A Waterfront
- Vredehoek
- Welgemoed
- Woodstock
- Wynberg
Industrial Areas
Not sure if we cover your area? Reach out for a free site visit and quotation.
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