Thinking of building a house in South Africa? Don’t hire a contractor until you’ve watched this!
In this video, I share the biggest red flags to look out for when hiring contractors or subcontractors for your home build. From poor communication to vanishing building materials and unpaid workers — these are the hard lessons many South African homeowners have learned the hard way.
Whether you’re building in the city or the rural areas, knowing these red flags can save you time, money, and serious stress.
In this video, we’ll cover:
Signs of an unreliable contractor
The risk of missing or stolen building materials
What happens when workers aren’t paid
How to protect yourself legally and financially
My personal tips from our own home building journey
Let’s build wisely, one brick at a time.
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