SEO for builders and renovators across South Africa
People research a renovation for weeks before they call anyone. The builder whose pages answer their questions is usually the one they phone first.
Searches
| Search | What it means | The page we'd build |
|---|---|---|
| home renovations Constantia | A bigger job in one area | A renovations page for the suburbs where you want bigger jobs |
| bathroom renovation cost | Planning a budget | A cost guide with honest ranges and what changes the price |
| house extension plans | Early research | A page explaining plans, approvals and how long it all takes |
| builder near me | Ready to talk | A strong Google profile with project photos and reviews |
| double storey extension | A big decision | A page with real double storey projects you've done |
Pages
Google profile
Choose your main category carefully, for example "General contractor" or "Home builder". Post a finished project every few weeks with before and after photos.
Ask AI
People now also ask ChatGPT and Google's AI questions like "Reliable builders for a kitchen extension in Somerset West". The same work that gets you onto Google's map is what those tools read before they name a business: a clear site, the same details everywhere and real reviews.
Trust
New homes need NHBRC registration, so show it if you build. Real project photos (with the owner's permission), proof of insurance and how you handle payments in stages all help.
What's included
Every plan covers the five things that decide whether Google shows your business to people nearby.
Having a new website built? SEO goes in from the start, not added afterwards.
The first six months
| When | The work | What you'll notice |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | Audit, technical fixes, listings, Google profile tidy up | A faster site and correct details everywhere |
| Months 2 and 3 | Main service pages rewritten, first new area pages live | Your site showing for more searches, lower down at first |
| Months 4 to 6 | More pages, links and content, steady improvements | Movement onto page one for some searches, more calls from Google |
The steps show work piling up, not a promised ranking. Every month's report lists exactly what was done, so you never pay for work you can't see.
Prices
One town or area and up to five main services
Several areas, competitive trades, or owning your category
Online stores on Shopify or WooCommerce
Once off jobs: SEO Audit R3,500 · Citation Build R2,500 · AI Visibility Audit R2,500 · Brand Authority Setup R4,500
SEO for a few hundred rand a month usually means a report and nothing written. Ask what's included before you compare prices.
Proof
A short video of your website and your Google profile, recorded on screen, with the three fixes that matter most and the searches you're missing in your area. It arrives within 2 working days, and there's nothing to sign.
Where to start
Local Advanced, because bigger jobs need more pages: projects, guides and areas.
Questions
Yes. They give Google pages worth showing and give people the proof they want before they call.
Ranges, yes. People are searching for costs anyway, and a clear guide brings them to you.
Yes, by ranking pages for the suburbs and project types you want most.
Local plans are R4,500 to R8,500 a month, ecommerce stores from R12,840. Month to month either way, and the price depends on how many areas and services you want to rank for.
Three to six months for most local businesses, longer where competitors have been at it for years. You'll see the work much sooner: pages fixed, new pages live, listings corrected.
No, and be careful of anyone who does. We promise the work and show it to you every month.
You keep everything: the pages, the profile and the listings. It's month to month with 30 days' notice.
Free audit video within 2 working days. Most people WhatsApp us; the form is here if you'd rather write it down.