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BuilderBase is South Africa's dedicated digital marketplace for the building and construction industry, connecting homeowners, businesses, developers, property managers, professionals and organisations with trusted contractors, specialist subcontractors, construction professionals and suppliers. Whether you're planning a new build, renovation, maintenance project or sourcing specialist services or building materials, BuilderBase helps you find the right business, compare options and connect with confidence.

Clients — homeowners, developers, businesses and property managers — use BuilderBase for free. Service providers (contractors, subcontractors, professionals and suppliers) receive a 30-day free trial. After the trial, membership is R295 per month, with no commission on contracts you win and no per-lead charges. You keep 100% of what you earn.

Sign up for a free client account, describe your project, and upload any photos or plans that will help explain the work. Once your project is published, relevant contractors, subcontractors, professionals and suppliers can submit quotes. You can also search for businesses directly and invite them to quote on your project.

During registration, contractors, subcontractors, professionals and suppliers submit business information and supporting documentation for review. BuilderBase authenticates submitted credentials where possible and indicates verified information on the provider's profile. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date records, clients could also carry out their own due diligence before appointing a service provider.

BuilderBase does not process payments for contracts, services, or supplies arranged through the platform. All payment terms — including deposits, milestones, delivery, and final settlement — are agreed directly between the client and the service provider or supplier. Because BuilderBase does not charge any commission on jobs, services, or supplies secured through the platform, providers keep 100% of the value of their contracts and sales. Our role is simply to connect clients with trusted businesses; the commercial relationship remains entirely between the two parties.

• Contractors — Main builders and general contractors who take responsibility for delivering complete construction projects, from planning through to handover. • Sub-contractors — Skilled tradespeople and specialist businesses such as plumbers, electricians, tilers, painters, roofers, and landscapers, who carry out specific parts of a project on behalf of a main contractor or directly for a client. • Professionals — Consulting and design specialists including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, land surveyors, and other qualified experts who guide, design, and manage projects. • Suppliers — Businesses that provide the building materials, tools, equipment, plant hire, and other products needed to carry out construction and related work. BuilderBase has dedicated categories for each type of business, making it easy for clients to find exactly the right expertise or product for their project.

Yes. As an optional add-on, BuilderBase offers fully managed websites for contractors, subcontractors, professionals, suppliers, and other businesses. There is no upfront development cost — we handle the design, hosting, maintenance, security, and ongoing support, all included in one simple monthly package starting from R350 per month. It's a hassle-free way to establish a professional online presence and grow your business.