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Construction · Renovation · Heritage restoration

We bring old buildings back to life.

From historic churches and 1890s homes to boutique hotels and city revamps. Careful, honest building work that respects the history of every structure.

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About us

A builder with a real love for old houses.

Moncrieth Projects is a construction company based in Richmond, in the heart of the Karoo, run by Wayne.

We build new, we renovate, and above all we restore. Somewhere along the way we fell in love with old buildings: their history, their character and their endless potential. We recently spent a year transforming a beautiful 1890s house into a guesthouse, from structure to the last finishing touch.

Today we work wherever the right project is: in the Karoo, in Gauteng and in the Western Cape.

Church gable being restoredRestored church interior
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Services

What we do

01

Heritage restoration

Churches, Victorian and Karoo homes restored with respect for original detail: pressed ceilings, timber trusses, sash windows.

02

Renovations & revamps

Turning tired buildings into beautiful homes, guesthouses and businesses, inside and out.

03

New construction

New buildings from the foundations up, including museums, lodges and commercial structures.

04

Roofing & plastering

Re-roofing, gables, waterproofing and smooth new plaster and paint on old walls.

05

Pools & decking

Echo pools, timber decks and outdoor living spaces.

06

Project management

We work with architects and owners to deliver on time and on budget, wherever the site is.

Before & after

Drag to see the difference

The restoration of a historic church: new roof, repaired gables, fresh plaster and a restored interior.

Church exterior before restorationChurch exterior after restoration
BeforeAfter

Exterior: roof, gables and walls restored.

Church interior before restorationChurch interior after restoration
BeforeAfter

Interior: timber trusses, walls and floors brought back to life.

"Somewhere along the way, we developed a real love for old houses: their history, character and endless potential. That's exactly where we want to focus our energy: bringing beautiful old homes back to life."Wayne · Moncrieth Projects

Selected projects

Recent work

Roof work on the church
Heritage

Church restoration

Full restoration of a historic church: roofing, gables, plaster, windows and interior.

Sea Point house revamp
Western Cape · Revamp

Sea Point house

Bringing a lovely old house in Sea Point back to life. Work in progress.

Construction at The Cradle
Gauteng · New build

The Cradle Boutique Hotel

A new museum, an echo pool and timber decking at The Cradle Nature Reserve, with Entity Architects.

How we work

From first visit to handover

Site visit

We look at the building, listen to your plans and talk honestly about what's possible.

Quote & plan

A clear, itemised quote and a realistic timeline, coordinated with your architect if you have one.

Build

Our own team on site, rain or shine, with regular progress photos and updates.

Handover

A final walk-through together, and a building you'll be proud of for generations.

Contact

Have an old building with potential?

Tell us about your project. We work in the Karoo, Gauteng and the Western Cape.

083 627 6995
wayne@moncrieth.co.za
Richmond, Northern Cape · Working nationally
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Working on the church at dusk