Single-storey extension (50 sqm) cost in East London in 2026

Foundations, brickwork, roof, services, finishes.

Typical range: R300 000 – R800 000

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Item	Quantity	Unit cost (R)	Subtotal
consulting	service	R25 000–R66 667	R25 000 – R66 667
building	service	R25 000–R66 667	R25 000 – R66 667
plumbing	service	R25 000–R66 667	R25 000 – R66 667
electrical	service	R25 000–R66 667	R25 000 – R66 667
roofing	service	R25 000–R66 667	R25 000 – R66 667
painting	service	R25 000–R66 667	R25 000 – R66 667
bricks blocks — cement bricks for walls	ea	R5–R13	R25 000 – R66 667
cement concrete — foundations + mortar	bag	R250–R667	R25 000 – R66 667
steel metal — lintels + reinforcing	kg	R125–R333	R25 000 – R66 667
timber board — roof trusses + ceiling boards	m	R250–R667	R25 000 – R66 667
roofing supplies — tile or sheet roof	sqm	R500–R1 333	R25 000 – R66 667
paint coatings — interior + exterior	L	R1 250–R3 333	R25 000 – R66 667
Total estimate			R300 000 – R800 000

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