A StarInsights Analysis of the top Construction Companies in Cape Town

A society’s foundation is its construction industry. It’s not surprising that construction firms are so well-liked both in South Africa and around the world. Mother City is home to a sizable number of construction firms, making it challenging to select one over the others to carry out a project.

This is not a discussion of the best construction firms and what makes them the best firms. Typically, construction companies are evaluated based on the size and revenue of the business, which places them on the list of top construction companies.

However, in this StarInsights report, we examine the top construction firms in Cape Town, through publicly released results from Google Seller Ratings and its aggregated system of ratings and reviews, henceforth, we chose to examine it from a digital marketing perspective. 

Construction Companies in Cape Town Overview

According to StatsSA, construction is the country’s largest industry and the second-largest job creator. Over the past years, the construction market has experienced phenomenal growth, which has contributed to the success of numerous construction firms in Cape Town. 

Indeed, a small group of indigenous companies has continued to dominate the local construction scene for decades, despite growing competition from big corporates and multinationals. 

Unquestionably, many hands really do make light work when it comes to construction projects. Because of this, a typical project will involve several businesses cooperating to complete a contract. The scenario describes the contractor and subcontractor tiers in a contract, with one contractor running the show, and several types of subcontractors working underneath them.

In this highly competitive industry, perceptions of a brand are a major determinant of your market share. All construction firms are looking at all the tools available to gain, maintain, and improve their reputation. Reviews have more of an effect on construction companies now than ever before, thanks to the advent of the internet. 

Most general contractors and potential customers want to hear good things about a firm’s prices, work ethic, and a great team. They don’t want to choose the wrong construction company because it’s a significant decision that will have an impact on them for years to come.

As a result, you may be startled by the absence of some big names or multinational names you anticipated to see in this paper. The analysis is henceforth narrowed to Cape Town as a location on Google Maps.

Most reviewed construction company in Cape Town

Construction Company	Number of Reviews
Power Construction (Pty) Ltd	49
The Construction Co.	44
Haw & Inglis	41
GA Building Projects	39
Stefanutti Stocks Marine	35
Civils2000 – Civil Engineering & Construction	31
Adenco Construction	29
GVK Siya – Zama	27
Amandla Construction	23
Delcon Construction	22

The low number of reviews is immediately noticeable in this instance. With only 49 reviews, Power Construction (Pty) Ltd is at the top of our list. Located on Wimbledon Road, Blackheath, most reviews are on their high standard of ETHICS VALUES AND CLEAN LIVING, while some complaint about the amount of time it took to complete a project. It is closely followed by The Construction Co. with 44 reviews, mostly on good quality, fast and efficient services, and with 41 reviews, Haw & Inglis is in third place on our list.

Ratings are also quite significant to a business’s importance, and in the long run, they boost customer satisfaction and sales. eKomi understands the importance of ratings and completed the StarInsights assessment by compiling a list of the top 10 highest-rated construction companies in Cape Town.

Top-rated construction companies in Cape Town

Construction company	Rating
Nejeni Construction	4.9
GA Building Projects	4.7
Adenco Construction	4.7
Amandla Construction	4.7
Delcon Construction	4.7
Haw & Inglis	4.6
GVK Siya – Zama	4.6
Civils2000 – Civil Engineering & Construction	4.5
Stefanutti Stocks Marine	4.4
Power Construction (Pty) Ltd	4.3

In terms of ratings, Nejeni Construction is the highest rated with 4.9 stars, however, the rating is imperfect given the number of reviews they have. The majority of the listed construction companies have nonetheless achieved an average stable rating of four stars point (4.). It’s important to understand that having a good rating with a large sample size is a very desirable feature.

Congratulations to the CEOs and the owners of the top listed construction companies in Cape Town in both categories for their excellent services. We urge all their competitors in the industry to up their game and reach out to a review agency like eKomi, which works with an efficient team to produce reviews that are organic and credible. 

In the end: Construction Companies in Cape Town

With the right construction company, you can build anything from a single-family home to an airport terminal. It’s important to choose wisely, though – there are many construction companies out there, and each one specializes in different areas of construction or design expertise.

In three months’ time, another StarInsights report will be published on construction companies in SA, conducting an in-depth analysis of changes that have occurred. Ensure that you keep an eye out for the updated report!