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From scope to handover, with three quotes in hand.

We match you with three NHBRC- and CIDB-verified builders in your province, brief them on the same scope, and walk with you all the way through the JBCC contract.

NHBRC verified CIDB confirmed POPIA compliant
What you get

Three quotes against a single brief.

The reason most homeowners can't compare quotes is that no two builders are pricing the same scope. We solve that by writing the brief once, and sending it to three.

Written scope
We translate your concept into a quotable BOQ.
Verified pros
NHBRC current, CIDB graded, references called.
Comparable quotes
Side-by-side on the same brief, line by line.
Contract support
JBCC contract drafted from your accepted quote.
How it works

Four steps from "thinking about it" to handover.

01
Set your scope

Use the cost estimator and planner to set a realistic budget and timeline for your project — before you talk to anyone.

Cost estimator · Project planner
20 minutes
02
Learn what's required

The compliance navigator tells you exactly which approvals, certificates and signs-off you'll need in your province.

Compliance navigator
15 minutes
03
Get matched with verified pros

We send your brief to up to three vetted contractors. They quote against the same scope. You compare like for like.

Verified directory · Quote matching
3–5 days for quotes
04
Build with structure

Stage-based payments, red-flag checklist, and a downloadable JBCC contract template keep everyone honest from start to handover.

Payment schedule · Red-flag checklist · Contracts
Through the whole build
Frequently asked

What you'll want to know first

What does it cost?

Nothing to homeowners. The builders pay us a small platform fee on contract signing, which is independent of the contract value. We're not incentivised to push your budget up.

How do you verify builders?

NHBRC number checked against the public register. CIDB grade confirmed annually. Three references contacted by name. A current build visited in person. No anonymous listings.

What if I don't like any of the three quotes?

We'll rebrief and send to three more. We do this until you find the right fit, and there's no fee for re-matching.

Will you write my contract?

We provide the JBCC Edition 6.2 template with your project data pre-filled. We recommend you have a construction lawyer red-line it before signing — for which we provide referrals at preferential rates.

Do you handle disputes?

We're not a mediator. But we follow up after handover, capture the review, and remove builders who don't honour their commitments. The accountability mechanism is reputational and it works.

From homeowners who built

Real projects, real results.

14 200
Projects scoped on the platform
Since 2023
R 4.8bn
Construction value transacted
Aggregate, all projects
92%
Of homeowners hire a Build Hub pro
From their shortlist

"I used the cost estimator on a Sunday night, the compliance navigator on Monday morning, and had three quotes by Friday. We were R 340 000 under what the first builder I asked privately had pitched."

Lerato M.
Built a 168 m² home in Centurion
New build · R 2.4m

"The red-flag checklist saved us. The contractor we were leaning towards failed four of the critical checks. We caught it before signing — and before our deposit."

Sipho & Faith N.
Renovated a heritage home in Pietermaritzburg
Renovation · R 880k

"The municipal approval timeline was the hardest part of our build. Having a plain-English guide for Cape Town saved my marriage, honestly."

Yolanda P.
Second-storey addition in Pinelands
Extension · R 1.1m
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Get in front of homeowners who are ready.

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Direct lead routing in your province
Tools to manage quotes & schedules
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