Pricing & Getting Work
What trades actually charge, day rates, markup, quoting properly and the marketing that brings work in.
5 guides in this section
The SA Construction Sector Right Now
South Africa's construction sector is growing again after a long slump. Where the work actually is in 2026: solar, water, housing and maintenance, in plain English.
From Informal to Formal: The Practical Path
Working cash-in-hand? The real risks of staying informal and a six-step path to formal: SARS, COIDA, CIDB Grade 1 and the CSD, for under R1,000 in fees.
What Trades Actually Charge: Day Rates by Trade and Region
Indicative charge-out ranges for SA electricians, plumbers and builders by region, why published averages mislead, and the markup maths behind a sustainable rate.
Pricing for Inflation and Load-Shedding
Material costs run ahead of CPI and power cuts still cost money. Validity periods, escalation clauses, provisional sums and deposits that protect your margin.
Trade Day Rates and Pricing: What SA Trades Charge
Honest guide to SA trade rates: why no body publishes charge-out rates, the one IOPSA plumber figure, market estimates by trade, and how to quote properly.