Turn Key Building Contractors PTY LTD

Turn Key Building Contractors PTY LTD Let’s build your dream. With over 15 years experience in the Construction Industry. We offer the full Turn Key Experience.

You don’t need a finished plan before you speak to us.You don’t need to know every material.You don’t need to have every...
30/09/2026

You don’t need a finished plan before you speak to us.

You don’t need to know every material.

You don’t need to have every answer.

Sometimes all you have is:
👉“We need more space.”
👉“This property needs work.”
👉“We want to renovate this area.”
👉“We need someone to look at the building.”

That’s enough to start a conversation.From there, the important thing is to understand what you’re trying to achieve, what the property requires and what the sensible next steps are.

Good projects don’t begin with all the answers.

They begin by asking the right questions.

Thinking about a project?
📞 +27 10 054 5180
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.turnkeybc.co.za

Johannesburg summer rains have a way of finding the weak spots. 🌧️And discovering them during a storm usually isn’t the ...
28/09/2026

Johannesburg summer rains have a way of finding the weak spots. 🌧️

And discovering them during a storm usually isn’t the ideal time.

Spring is a good opportunity to take a closer look at areas such as:
🏠 Roofing and flashing
💧 Gutters and downpipes
🧱 Waterproofing
🚪 External seals
🌿 Drainage around the property
🎨 Cracked or failing exterior finishes

Not every small defect means a major building problem.

But dealing with obvious maintenance before heavier rain arrives can help prevent a much larger repair later.

Preventative maintenance is rarely the exciting part of owning a property.

It can, however, be one of the smartest.

📞 +27 10 054 5180
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.turnkeybc.co.za

If you think that your average building project is like your kids building with their Legos, you are very mistaken.A rea...
26/09/2026

If you think that your average building project is like your kids building with their Legos, you are very mistaken.

A realistic construction programme isn’t simply a date written at the end of a calendar.

It needs to account for:
🔨 Different stages of work
📦 Material availability
👷 Different trades
📐 Inspections or specialist input
✅ Decisions that need to be made
➡️ What needs to happen before the next stage can start

One delay can affect several things that follow it.

That’s why good project management is about managing the sequence — not just chasing the deadline.

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa.Our heritage doesn’t only live in traditions, food, language and family stories.Sometim...
24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa.

Our heritage doesn’t only live in traditions, food, language and family stories.

Sometimes it lives in the places around us too.
👉Old homes.
👉Schools.
👉Businesses.
👉Neighbourhood buildings.

Spaces that have changed with the people using them.

Construction isn’t always about replacing what came before.

Sometimes good building work means understanding what is worth keeping, what needs improving and how an existing space can be adapted for its next chapter.

Today we celebrate the people, places and stories that make South Africa home.

Happy Heritage Day from the Turn Key Building Contractors team.

Cost cutting doesn't mean make everything cheaper.Sometimes it means making better choices.Could a different material ac...
23/09/2026

Cost cutting doesn't mean make everything cheaper.

Sometimes it means making better choices.

Could a different material achieve the same result?

Could the layout be simplified?

Is money being spent on something that adds very little practical value?

Could an alternative construction method reduce unnecessary work?

That’s the thinking behind good value engineering.

The goal isn’t:❌ “How cheaply can we build this?”

It’s:✅ “How do we get the right result without spending money where it doesn’t need to be spent?”

There’s a big difference.

Is another repair exactly what a building needs, or is it a sign that the building needs a bigger conversation.Property ...
13/09/2026

Is another repair exactly what a building needs, or is it a sign that the building needs a bigger conversation.

Property maintenance is about knowing the difference.

If several finishes, fixtures or building elements are reaching the end of their useful life at the same time, continually repairing them one by one may not always be the most practical approach.

There comes a point where a planned refurbishment can make more sense than a long list of disconnected repairs.

The right answer depends on the property, the condition, the budget and what the building needs to do.

Good maintenance isn’t about spending the least today.

It’s about making sensible decisions for the property over time.

Aren't Before and After photos just so satisfying!But that's not the best part of a renovation🏠Behind a finished transfo...
10/09/2026

Aren't Before and After photos just so satisfying!

But that's not the best part of a renovation🏠

Behind a finished transformation are dozens of decisions:

👉What stays?
👉What needs to come out?
👉What can be improved?
👉How should the new space function?
👉Which materials make sense?
👉How do all the different trades come together?

The “after” photo might be the exciting part.

But getting there takes proper planning, coordination and workmanship.That’s why we love showing completed projects — they’re not only about beautiful finishes.

They’re evidence of everything that had to happen to create them.

The cheapest quote isn’t always the one that saves you money. 👀When comparing building quotes, don’t only look at the nu...
05/09/2026

The cheapest quote isn’t always the one that saves you money. 👀

When comparing building quotes, don’t only look at the number at the bottom.

Look at what that number actually includes.

👉Does the quote clearly explain the work being done?
👉Are materials and finishes accounted for?
👉Are there obvious exclusions?
👉Is the full scope understood?
👉And does everyone have the same idea of what “finished” actually means?

A vague quote can look attractive at the beginning and become very expensive once the “extras” start appearing.

A good quotation should help you understand your project — not leave you with more questions.

Price matters. But clarity before construction starts can save a lot of frustration once it does.

Planning a building or renovation project?

📞 +27 10 054 5180
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.turnkeybc.co.za

December feels far away. In construction terms? Not really. 👀If you’re hoping to renovate, extend or upgrade your proper...
31/08/2026

December feels far away. In construction terms? Not really. 👀

If you’re hoping to renovate, extend or upgrade your property before the festive season, now is the time to start figuring out what needs to happen.

A proper project needs room for:
✔️ Defining the scope
✔️ Quoting and decisions
✔️ Drawings or approvals where required
✔️ Materials and scheduling
✔️ The actual building work

You don’t need to have every answer before speaking to a contractor.

But starting the conversation early gives you more time to make the right decisions — instead of rushing them later.

Planning something before year-end?

📞 +27 79 919 9082
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.turnkeybc.co.za

Of course the finishes matter, but a good building work isn’t only about what you can see. What matters most is the qual...
28/08/2026

Of course the finishes matter, but a good building work isn’t only about what you can see. What matters most is the quality behind it.

Turn Key Building Contractors is NHBRC compliant and a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, with health & safety and compliance forming part of the way projects are approached.

Because the things that don’t make the glamorous before-and-after photos still matter.

For homeowners, property owners and businesses, these are details worth considering when choosing who you trust with your property.

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Johannesburg

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:00
Thursday 07:30 - 17:00
Friday 07:30 - 15:00

Telephone

+27100545180

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