Shopfitting South Africa

• Shopfitting South Africa: one request, quotes from independent shopfitters and fit-out contractors.
• Tell us once what you need: a store fit-out, office fit-out, joinery, shelving, counters, kiosks or signage.
• Contractors suited to your project reply with availability and prices, and you compare them yourself.
• This website does not design, manufacture or install fittings.
• The contractor you hire does the work and sets their own terms.

What Shopfitters Quote For

Not every contractor does every type of work, so say clearly what you need when you send your request.

How It Works

1. Request. You give your city, the service, the type of premises and its rough size.
2. Match. Your request goes to independent contractors suited to the job, with your permission.
3. Site visit. Contractors contact you and, for larger jobs, measure up on site.
4. Quote. You receive written prices, ideally on the same drawings and finishes.
5. Compare. You check scope, materials, programme and payment terms side by side.
6. Build. You hire the contractor you choose, or nobody. There is no obligation.

Share drawings, brand guides and photos with the contractor directly once you are in contact.

Common Projects

• New store. A bare shell turned into a store ready to trade.
• Store refresh. New fixtures, lighting and finishes in an existing shop.
• Office move. An empty floor fitted with offices, meeting rooms and a kitchen.
• Office upgrade. New layouts, flooring and finishes without moving.
• Franchise roll-out. Stores built to a brand specification.
• Single items. A counter, reception desk, kiosk, shelving or sign.

Approvals and Compliance

• Landlord approval. Malls and office landlords usually require approved drawings before work starts.
• Building plans. Structural changes or a change of use may need municipal approval. Your contractor or architect can confirm.
• Electrical work. New electrical work should be done by a registered electrician and certified.
• Site safety. Larger projects should have a health and safety file. Ask for it.
• Insurance. Ask for proof of the contractor's public liability cover.

Shopfitting Prices at a Glance

Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.

Floor area, finishes, the condition of the space and the programme set the final price.

What to Include in Your Request

• Your name, email and phone or WhatsApp number.
• Your city or suburb.
• The service you need and the type of premises.
• The approximate floor area, or the size of the fitting.
• A short description and your preferred timeline.

Availability

Availability depends on your area, the size of the job and how soon you need it. Contractors are independent and decide which projects they take on, so not every request can be matched. Most contractors want to see the space or drawings before giving a firm price.

Comparing Contractors

Whoever you consider, compare like with like:

• Scope. Exactly what is included, from strip-out to snagging.
• Materials. Board, tops, metalwork and finishes by name or code.
• Programme. Start date, workshop time and site days.
• Payment terms. Deposit, progress payments and retention.
• Guarantee. What is covered and for how long.
• Track record. Recent projects and references you can contact.

Frequently Asked Questions