Plumstead is one of the older Southern Suburbs, and a lot of the housing stock shows it: 1950s and 60s freestanding homes alongside blocks of flats and semi-detached houses near the train line and Main Road. We get called out a lot here to replace built-in cupboards that were fitted decades ago and now have swollen doors, broken hinges or hardboard backs falling apart. CDC Projects handles cupboards, flooring, doors and plumbing across Plumstead, old house or new, big renovation or small fix.
Our services in Plumstead
Bedroom cupboards and wardrobes
Original built-in wardrobes in older Plumstead homes are often single-door units that don’t come close to giving enough hanging space by today’s standards. We rip out tired units and fit proper wall-to-wall wardrobes with better internal layouts. Our bedroom cupboards page shows the door and interior options.
Kitchen cupboards
Plenty of Plumstead kitchens still have the original melamine units from when the house was built, with doors that have started to peel or swell near the sink. We can replace just the carcasses and doors that need it, or do a full kitchen if you’re renovating properly. See our kitchen cupboards page.
DIY cupboards
If you’ve bought a flat-pack kitchen or wardrobe unit and don’t want to spend a weekend fighting with it, we’ll assemble and fit it properly. This is one of the more requested jobs in Plumstead, where budgets often stretch further on materials than on a fully custom build. Our DIY cupboards page covers what’s included.
Doors and lock fitting
Older timber doors in this part of the Southern Suburbs tend to swell and stick in winter, and locks that are thirty or forty years old often need replacing rather than repairing. We re-hang doors, plane them where needed and fit new locks. Check our door installation page.
Laminate flooring
A lot of the older homes here still have original parquet, tiles or worn carpet that’s due for a change. Laminate flooring is a quick way to update a room without the cost or mess of tiling. Have a look at our laminate flooring options.
Free-standing cupboards
Not every job needs built-in work. Sometimes a free-standing unit in a spare room, garage or flat is the better fit, especially if you’re renting or might move. We build these to your dimensions rather than selling you an off-the-shelf size. See our free-standing cupboards range.
Plumbing
Older plumbing systems in Plumstead’s original housing stock can mean old pipework behind cupboards that needs attention during a renovation. Our plumbing team can handle that alongside the cupboard work so you’re not coordinating two contractors. Visit our plumbing services page.
How we work
- We come out and measure on site before we quote anything.
- You get a written quote covering boards, hardware and installation.
- Once you approve it, we build the units or order the flooring.
- We install on the day we agreed and take our mess with us.
What we need from you before quoting
- Photos or a rough sketch of the space, plus a site visit for exact measurements
- Whether you’re replacing existing units or starting from scratch
- Your budget range, so we can suggest boards and hardware that fit it
- Timing, especially if other trades are involved in the same renovation
Common questions from Plumstead homeowners
Can you just replace cupboard doors instead of the whole unit?
Often, yes, if the carcass underneath is still sound. We’ll tell you honestly if it’s not worth saving.
Do you work on older homes with non-standard cupboard sizes?
Yes, most of our Plumstead work is exactly this. Homes built decades ago rarely match modern standard sizes, so we measure and build to fit.
How much does it cost to update a tired kitchen?
Costs vary a lot depending on size and finish. We’d rather see the space and give you a written quote than throw out a number that won’t match your kitchen.
Do you do small flat or semi-detached jobs, not just full houses?
Yes. Flats and semis make up a good part of our Plumstead work.
Ready to sort out tired cupboards, doors or flooring in Plumstead? Get in touch or call +27 79 425 3477 and we’ll set up a time to come measure.
Not in Plumstead? See all the areas we cover on our Areas We Serve page.