Pricing Calculator
Start here to request an inspection. Select the reason, property type and inspections below; we will show the estimated fees and carry your selections into the instruction form.
Settle directly
Discounted option. The inspection fee is payable after the inspection and before certificates or reports are released.
Payment on transfer
Available for sold property-transfer matters only. It uses the higher fee and requires a written undertaking from the transferring attorney before inspections can be scheduled.
Compliance certificate prices in Cape Town
Use this calculator to estimate COC certificate prices for Electrical, Water, Gas, Beetle and Electric Fence inspections. The estimate depends on the property type, whether the property is being sold, which certificates are required, and whether you settle directly or on transfer.
Compliance certificate costs: your questions answered
How much does a COC cost in Cape Town?
The inspection fee depends on your property type, the inspections required and the payment option. Use the calculator above for the current estimate, including VAT. It shows the applicable fees for your selections before you continue to the instruction form. An inspection fee is not an estimate of any repairs the property may need.
What does an electrical or water certificate inspection include?
Each inspection checks the installation against the requirements for that certificate. An electrical compliance inspection concerns the fixed electrical installation. A Cape Town water certificate inspection has a defined municipal scope; it is not a comprehensive plumbing condition report. See the individual service pages for what is covered.
Is it cheaper to book several inspections together?
Booking more than one inspection for the same property can qualify for a multi-inspection discount. Select only the inspections your property needs: the calculator applies the relevant bundle pricing and displays the total. The available set includes Electrical, Water, Gas, Beetle and Electric Fence. Which certificates apply depends on the property and the sale agreement; every property does not need all five.
Are repairs included in the inspection price?
No. If an inspection identifies defects that need attention, repair costs are separate from the inspection fee. Inspecto can quote for the necessary repairs and carries out its own repair work. A certificate can only be issued once the relevant compliance requirements are met. Book early so there is time to consider the findings before the transfer deadline.
Do I have to pay before booking?
There is nothing to pay to submit your instruction. With Settle directly, we invoice after the inspection and payment is due before the reports or certificates are released. Where eligible, On transfer uses the higher fee and requires a written undertaking from the transferring attorney. The calculator shows the options available for your circumstances.
What if I need only one inspection, or the property is not sold?
A single inspection attracts the minimum call-out fee shown in the calculator and must be settled directly. You can also request inspections before selling: choose the reason that matches your circumstances. You do not need to wait for an offer before checking the property’s compliance.
Do larger properties or travel affect the fee?
Larger homes and commercial, industrial or farm properties may require additional inspection time or an assessment of the property size. The calculator explains the applicable basis for your selection. Travel costs may apply outside the general Cape Town Peninsula area. Read the terms for a property for sale or sold or the terms for a property not for sale.
Unsure which inspections to select? See our guide to compliance certificates in Cape Town or watch the short video guides.