“Home Renovation Costs 50% More Than Material”: Gauteng Fitness Creator Shows Shocking Labour Costs

• A Gauteng fitness content creator shared the reality of home renovation costs
• The young man treats his workers with respect, providing meals and fair conditions
• His transparent approach to building costs went viral, with over 4,000 reactions as South Africans praised his humanity

A Gauteng fitness enthusiast has opened up about the true cost of home renovations after revealing he spends R50k every 10 days just on labour.

Content creator @stefangetsyoufit, known for his health and fitness videos on TikTok, shared his renovation journey on 26th July with the caption:

"Labour cost of building and renovating in South Africa 😳🇿🇦"

The 27-year-old explained how he underestimated the real expenses of turning his recently purchased home into a modern structure. In his viral video, which gained over 4,000 reactions, he revealed that labour costs more than 50% of any building project - something many people don't consider when budgeting.

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The footage shows workers cutting down trees, clearing rubble, building walls, painting, loading sand, and measuring structures. Throughout the process, the young man actively participates, checking on progress and helping wherever needed.

What sets him apart is his approach to treating workers. He provides extra food, drinks, and even arranges a Christmas dinner for his team. Despite facing criticism from older generations who tell him to make workers "work harder," he refuses to take advantage of people.

Mzansi celebrates his approach

South Africans flooded the comments with praise for his treatment of workers:

@🇿🇦🇦🇪Mexony wrote:

"You will get loyal labour, honest and trustworthy employees and happy to go the extra mile on your request."

@peterpeter4026 added:

"The difference between you and the old generation is you have a heart!! The LORD sees everything, keep it up!"

@tshepo shared:

"Keep it up, I'm inspired 👌"

@Polite Pawandiwa Masivandah said:

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"My father used to say people should work hard, but also they should eat enough food. We used to have 4 meals a day, but working hard also."

@tyranpather2 commented:

"New generation makes more sense, trust me! Happy workers are the best workers."

@Josh🇿🇦 explained:

"When you are doing things like that for the guys, then it is worth working for a boss like you, so the workers will put in the extra effort coming from their side, so you don't have to micromanage them like the old generation."

Why happy workers matter for business

According to Business.com, keeping employees happy leads to a 12% increase in productivity. Happy workers are more engaged, creative, and loyal to their employers. The research shows that satisfied employees take fewer breaks, show up on time, and are willing to go the extra mile for their bosses.

The study found that employee happiness reduces absenteeism and improves retention rates. When workers feel valued and supported, they become more productive and motivated, which directly benefits the business owner's bottom line.

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Watch the TikTok clip below:

Other stories about home renovations

• Briefly News recently reported on RHOD star Jojo Robinson's mansion tour after completing renovations, but the luxurious additions she revealed had fans comparing her home to something unexpected.
• An Afrikaans couple's DIY bathroom renovation impressed South Africans with their craftsmanship, though the step-by-step process they shared left viewers questioning their skills.
• A Gauteng couple broke down their kitchen and bathroom renovation costs for under R100k, but the money-saving trick they used had people demanding contractor details.

Source: Briefly News