What are Contractor Rates Per Hour in South Africa?
| Contractor hourly rate | R 400 – R 650 |
*These costs can vary depending on project and level of experience.
A contractor is a person or company that works on a contractual basis, negotiating deals with different clients to work on specific jobs or projects. We have put together a contractor cost estimate to give you an idea of what you can expect to pay when hiring a contractor. It is important to note contractors generally work on a per hour rate.
Things To Know When Hiring A Contractor
Know what you want
Before you sit down to discuss the project with your contractor, give thought to what it is you want. Specific amenities, your ideal timeline, budget and anything else pertaining to the project. As the client you are the driving force behind the project.
Get more than one quote
Make sure you get more than one quote so you know that you are being fairly quoted. With Kandua you can get several quotes within minutes. You can compare, and make sure you have the right Pro and the contractor cost is industry standard. Quotes may differ depending on different contractors hourly rate.
View previous work
Make sure you have a look at your chosen contractor’s previous work. Check similarity to your project, quality of work, and customer satisfaction. On Kandua, you can view photographs of the contractor’s previous work, as well as reviews from their clients.
Sub-contractors
Check the registration details of the electrical sub-contractor and the plumbing sub-contractor that your builder will be using with their respective associations. This is very important as you will need a valid Certificate of Compliance.
Understand what you are paying for
Be aware that there are always unknowns in the construction process that can prolong the process and create changes to orders and additional costs. This is normal. Expect it delay. Allow about five to eight per cent of your total budget for these extras. With good planning, design and management, the costs can be minimised.
Invest the time and remember that spending a bit extra in the beginning could save you thousands in the end. and are paying
Finding the right Pro
Kandua.com has a list of vetted, background checked contractors all over South Africa that are perfect for the job. You can get multiple quotes in 1 minute or less.
All you need to do is:
- Answer some questions about the job
- Share your contact details so no more than 5 Pros can contact you directly
- You’ll be contacted with quotes or a request for more info by affordable, experienced and trusted Pros
- Read their online reviews
Choose the Pro that best suits your requirements. Then invite your Pro to meet with you so you can discuss the project..
