Home builders you can trust.
Every home builder listed here passed strict checks before going live. You see what was checked, and the date it was confirmed.
Checks for every home builder
- NHBRC registeredRegistered as a home builder with the National Home Builders Registration Council
- Company registeredActive on the CIPC companies register, for companies and close corporations
- Tax compliantSARS tax compliance status confirmed with the PIN
- Workers coveredCOIDA letter of good standing, where the business employs staff
- UIF registeredRegistered as an employer with the UIF, where the business employs staff
The law in plain words
The Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act requires every home builder to register with the NHBRC, and to enrol each new home before building starts. Enrolment is what gives the home its warranty cover for major structural defects.
A general guide, not legal advice.
Three quick steps
Ask for the NHBRC registration number and the enrolment certificate for your home.
Get a written contract with a payment schedule tied to stages of work.
Never pay the full amount up front.
Good to know
Does my builder have to be NHBRC registered?
Yes. Anyone who builds new homes in South Africa must be registered with the NHBRC, and each new home must be enrolled before building starts.
What happens if my builder is not registered?
The home may not be enrolled, which can mean no NHBRC warranty cover and trouble getting a home loan or selling later.