Renovating Older Homes in Gardens

A lot of Gardens’ housing is more than a century old. Victorian and Edwardian homes give the suburb its character, but they also bring old plumbing, tired wiring and walls that aren’t quite straight. Some streets fall within heritage protection areas, where changes to the exterior need approval before work can start.

We take a careful, structured approach to renovating these homes. We assess what’s there, flag anything that needs specialist attention and plan the work in the right order, so services are upgraded before new finishes go in. Our team manages every trade, from building and electrical work through to painting, while our own workshop handles the kitchen, cupboards and bathroom cabinetry. For Gardens apartments, we coordinate with your body corporate and work within building rules. The result is a home that keeps its character but works properly.

We renovate homes and apartments across Gardens, Tamboerskloof and the wider City Bowl. Send us photos or plans of your property, and we’ll arrange a site visit to scope the work.

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   Jennifer Chen 
 02/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of working with Simonè and the team at Kitch Me Up and we couldn't be happier with the experience and outcome.

From start to finish, Simonè was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She took the time to understand our needs and preferences, offered thoughtful suggestions that complemented both our lifestyle and our home.

Throughout the project, there were a few unexpected delays and challenges, as is often the case with home renovations, but Simonè handled everything calmly and professionally, keeping us informed and ensuring that matters were resolved as smoothly as possible.

The entire process felt collaborative and the workmanship and final result have exceeded our expectations and we are delighted with how everything has come together.

Thank you to the entire team for your excellent service, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a beautiful end result.

The Chens
  
 
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   Christo Horn 
 29/06/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, attention to detail, fixing snags and return to honour a warranty when things go wrong.  Highly recommende.
  
 
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   Claire Furphy 
 11/04/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a pleasure working with Kitch Me Up. Simonè was very attentive and had wonderful ideas. She went to great effort to find the right fittings. The work of completely redoing the entire kitchen began promptly and proceeded quickly. The team was friendly and professional and their workmanship of a very high standard. The result speaks for itself: lovely!
  
 
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   Gideon Serfontein 
 05/03/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The attention to detail is what makes the difference!! The whole process from design to install was just a pleasure!!  Cannot make a better choice when remoddeling!! Excellent service form the whole team!
  
 
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   Erna Emsley 
 22/01/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended! Best service of all the staff members and owner Michelle. They are definitely proud of their work. Very precise with every installation. Wish I new them from the start. Thank you, it was a pleasure doing business with you🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
  
 
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   Lisa Toms 
 08/12/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Michelle and team for a beautiful Kitchen!  Such a small space to work with, yet your design was spot on. I just love the end result.
  
 
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   Corne Hofmeyr 
 30/08/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle knows how to balance functionality and practicality with a tight budget. Her kitchens are stunning - she is a kitchen magician!
  
 
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   Susan Steyn 
 19/08/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so grateful to Michelle and team for the design and installation of my kitchen. They were professional at all times. Michelle managed to gain great insight into what would work within the existing space. She searched far and wide for the handles I wanted and she delivered. I can recommend "kitch me up" without any hesitation.
  
 
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   Odette Slabbert 
 17/05/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We started the renovation of our kitchen journey in October 2023 and worked closely with Michelle to come up with a plan for our kitchen at a price we could afford. Michelle was extremely responsive, helpful and available to provide advice. In April 2024 renovations started and took approx. 10 working days to complete however the 10 days are stretched over 3/4 weeks to allow each team to complete their part of the work. Anyone who has done renovations in their home will know how disruptive it can be but the Kitch Me Up teams were amazing. We had 3 different teams working on various days in our kitchen and all of them were professional and respectful of our space. We've had a very pleasant experience working with Kitch Me Up and I would highly recommend their services. We love the outcome of our kitchen and will most certainly work with them again.
  
 
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   Tommy M 
 19/04/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used Kitchen me up in 2023 to redo our kitchen and scullery. Michelle and installer Wilhelm w ere very professional and delivered strong quality. They went the extra mile for all the changes and improvements we had during the time. Also snags were addressed immediately to leave us with a great product for our new home. i can only recommend them.