Home fittings for Parklands, from free-standing storage to full kitchens
Parklands is a newer suburb than most of the areas we work in, and it shows in the housing: a lot of cluster developments, security estates and townhouse complexes, built mostly from the late 1990s onward. Many of the families moving in are young, often first-time buyers or tenants, and the homes themselves are more compact than older Cape Town suburbs. Developer-standard cupboards in newer builds are also not always built to last, so upgrading them not long after moving in is a common request.
We get called out for everything from a full kitchen swap to a single free-standing unit for a home office. Because so many properties in Parklands are only a handful of years old, a lot of our work here is about upgrading what came with the house rather than starting from a bare shell.
Our services in Parklands
Free-standing cupboards
Plenty of Parklands residents rent, or plan to move again within a few years, so a free-standing cupboard makes sense: no permission needed to alter the property, and it comes with you when you go.
Bedroom cupboards
Standard developer-fitted bedroom cupboards in new complexes are often basic melamine boxes with a single rail. We rebuild the interiors or replace the whole unit with something that actually suits how you store clothes and linen.
Kitchen cupboards
Parklands kitchens tend to be compact and open-plan, so every centimetre counts. We plan kitchen cupboards around that, using drawers and pull-out storage rather than deep, hard-to-reach cupboards.
DIY cupboards
A lot of new Parklands homeowners buy flat-pack units for a laundry or study and then run out of time or patience to build them properly. Our DIY cupboard assembly service finishes the job so it’s level, secure and doesn’t wobble.
Doors and lock fitting
New-build doors and locks aren’t always fitted as well as they should be, and a snag list often includes a sticking door or a lock that’s stiff from day one. Our door installation and lock fitting service sorts that quickly.
Laminate flooring
Many Parklands homes come with basic tile or a plain screed floor as standard. Laminate flooring is a straightforward upgrade that lifts a room without a full renovation budget.
Plumbing
Adding a dishwasher, moving a washing machine point, or fitting an extra basin in a laundry cupboard all need a plumber. Our plumbing service covers this alongside the cupboard work, so it’s one booking instead of two.
How we work
- We measure your space and, where relevant, check your estate or complex’s rules on contractors.
- You get a written quote with no hidden extras.
- We build the cupboards, or order the flooring and doors.
- We install on the agreed date and leave the space clean.
What we need from you before quoting
- Rough measurements or photos of the space
- Whether you own or rent the property
- Any estate or body corporate contractor rules
- Colour and finish preference
Common questions from Parklands homeowners
We just moved into a new build. Is it normal for the standard cupboards to feel flimsy?
It’s common. Developer-fitted cupboards are usually built to a budget rather than a lifetime, so upgrading soon after moving in isn’t unusual.
Can you match new work to our estate’s approved colour scheme?
Yes, tell us what’s specified and we’ll work to it. If you’re not sure, check with your body corporate before we order materials.
Our laundry is tiny. Can you still fit proper storage in there?
Usually yes, with careful planning: full-height units, sliding doors instead of ones that swing out, and shelving sized to what you actually store.
How soon can you start after we approve a quote?
It depends on our current schedule and how much needs to be built, but we’ll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote, not just a rough guess.
Do you only do full rooms, or will you take on a single cupboard?
We take on both. A single free-standing unit or one replacement cupboard door is a normal job for us, not just full kitchen or bedroom fits.
Settling into a new home in Parklands and want the cupboards sorted properly? Contact us for a quote, or call +27 79 425 3477.
Not in Parklands? See all the areas we cover on our Areas We Serve page.