The Handi Blog
Practical guides, safety briefings, rate snapshots, and stories — written for South African homeowners who want to hire well without getting burned.
Painting a House in Cape Town: Why Coastal Paint Costs More
Cape Town's combination of UV, salt air and southeaster wind eats cheap paint in 18-24 months. A guide to what premium products actually deliver and how to scope a quote properly.
Aircon Install in Midrand: What 12,000 BTU Actually Costs
A clear breakdown of split-unit pricing in Midrand 2026: brand, BTU, pipe length, electrical work, and the difference between R8,500 and R20,000 quotes.
Roof Repairs in Durban: Humidity, Salt Air, and What Actually Lasts
Durban's coastal climate punishes roofs harder than inland — humidity-driven mould, summer rainfall and salt air all shorten the lifespan of bad waterproofing. A guide to what to insist on.
Solar Sizing in Cape Town: How to Get the Right kVA
A solar system that's too small wastes capital on something that fails to cover load-shedding; too big and you bank capacity you never use. A practical sizing guide for Cape Town homes.
Cleaning Services in Sandton: Weekly, Fortnightly or Once-off?
A guide to the most common cleaning packages in Sandton, what they cost in 2026, and how to pick between weekly, fortnightly and once-off bookings.
Tiling a Bathroom in Centurion: 2026 Cost Breakdown
A clear breakdown of what a bathroom retile costs in Centurion in 2026 — labour, materials, hidden costs, and how to spec a quote that won't balloon mid-project.
Locksmith in Sandton: What to Expect from a Lockout Callout
Locked out at midnight? Here's what a real Sandton locksmith should charge, what to insist on before they start, and how to avoid the "we got there and now it's triple" scam.
Garden Maintenance in Durban: Year-round Schedule and Costs
Durban's subtropical climate means gardens never really stop growing. A practical year-round maintenance schedule and what fortnightly visits should actually cost in 2026.
Pool Maintenance in Fourways: Weekly Service Cost Breakdown
Fourways has more pools per capita than almost any Joburg suburb. A guide to what weekly pool service actually costs, what's included, and when to escalate beyond chemicals.
Handyman Hire in Randburg: Maximising a Half-Day Visit
Most handyman value comes from booking a packed half-day with a long list of small jobs — not single callouts. Here's how to scope the visit so you get 8-10 jobs done in one go.
Pest Control in Pretoria: Termite Season Survival Guide
September to November is termite-flight season in Pretoria. A guide to spotting an early infestation, what proper treatment costs, and how to protect a freehold home long-term.
CCTV Setup in Sandton: What 8 Cameras Actually Cost
Sandton freehold and estate homes typically run 6-12 camera systems. A clear breakdown of 2026 pricing for an 8-channel install — and what spec actually matters.