Renovations done properly by a family you can trust.
For 22 years Ironbark Building Co. has renovated kitchens and bathrooms, built extensions, and fixed roofs and leaks across Pietermaritzburg. Clear quotes, honest advice and work that lasts.
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Written…Full price before we start
Site visitsFree, with no pressure
Final walk…We hand over together
Our story
A family firm that still answers its own phone
Ironbark started 22 years ago when the founders began fixing roofs and bathrooms for neighbours in Pietermaritzburg. Today the family still runs every job, visits every site and stands behind the work.
Same people, every job
You deal with the family and the crew you meet, not a call centre.
Honest advice
If a repair is enough, we will say so instead of selling a rebuild.
Work we stand behind
If something is not right after handover, we come back and fix it.
What we build and repair
Four services, done by one team that knows your home.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Full renovations with plumbing, tiling, cabinets and finishes, planned so you are without them for as short a time as possible.
Home extensions
Extra bedrooms, living areas and garages, built to plan and approved before the first brick is laid.
Roofing
New roofs, repairs and replacements that keep your family dry through the rainy season.
Finished projects
A look at recent jobs
Kitchen renovation
An old, cramped kitchen opened up with new cabinets, worktops and lighting, finished on the agreed date.
Two-room extension
A family gained a bedroom and a study, built from foundation to roof by our own crew.
New roof and waterproofing
A leaking roof replaced and the damp walls underneath treated, so the house is dry again.
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What customers say
Notes from homeowners we have worked for
Illustrative examples of the kind of feedback we aim to earn on every job.
TThaboKitchen renovation
They gave us a clear written quote and the final bill matched it. The kitchen was ready when they said.
AAnnelieRoof replacement
Our roof stopped leaking and the crew left the site tidy every evening. Very reassuring people.
PPriyaHome extension
They explained each stage of our extension and handled the plans. No surprises at all.
JJohanWaterproofing
The damp in our bedroom wall finally got fixed properly after years of patching.
NNomsaBathroom renovation
Our bathroom was done in under three weeks and looks great. Honest pricing too.
DDavidHome extension
They phoned back the same day and turned up on time for the site visit. Rare these days.
How we work
Four steps from first visit to handover
No guesswork. You know what happens next at every stage.
01
Site visit
We come to your home, measure up, look at the problem and listen to what you want. It is free.
02
Written quote
You get a full itemised quote in writing, with the timeline and payment stages.
03
Build
Our crew does the work, keeps the site tidy and keeps you updated along the way.
04
Final walk-through
We go through the finished job with you and fix anything that is not right.
Questions, answered
Straight answers about timelines, permits and how payment works.
How long will my project take?
It depends on the job. A bathroom often takes two to three weeks, a roof a few days, and an extension a few months. Your written quote includes an expected timeline.
Do I need a permit?
Extensions and structural changes usually need council approval. We explain what applies to your job and help with the paperwork.
How do payment stages work?
We split payment into stages tied to progress, set out in your quote. You pay as each stage is completed.
Is the site visit free?
Yes. We visit, measure and discuss your plans at no cost or obligation.
Can the timeline change?
Weather and hidden problems can cause delays. We tell you early and explain why.
Will I need to move out?
Usually not. We plan the work to keep disruption low and tell you in advance if a room is unusable.
Do you offer a guarantee?
We stand behind our work. Ask us for the details of what is covered when we quote.
Do you work outside Pietermaritzburg?
We focus on Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding area. Ask us if you are nearby.
Tell us about your project
Send us a few details about your kitchen, bathroom, extension, roof or leak and we will arrange a free site visit and a written quote.
