Why 29 years of experience count. 

It is all about Knowledge, Creativity and Integrity.

Over the years we have completed hundreds of projects, so we know what we are talking about.
Being taught the high-quality European standards used in Holland, and successfully run a business for 14 years there, when we relocated to South Africa in 2011 we brought the high-quality European standards as practiced in Holland with us. We are since registered by The National Building Council, the NHBRC, and the Engineering Council, SAIMechE. 

How do we transfer this to our projects?

By contributing to the thinking process at an early stage. By applying all our building expertise and cooperating completely. Simply by making good plans even better in order to save time and money and to ensure quality. Our clients always have right of way. We always work it out. A deal is a deal.

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SERVICES

Construction & Project Management


We guide the customer through the process, ensuring them with the quality, work flow control and all the labour and suppliers needed. The customer pays the suppliers and materials directly, thus saving on the overall project cost and making sure only preferred quality is used. We manage budget, quality and time together.


Turn-Key Building Projects


From start to finish, for a predetermined price, we build your project for you. Using only the best available materials and certified installers, rest assured that your project will be finished as promised.


Testimonials

Quartus & Norrine Dorfling  
When we bought our property, we knew that we would require changes to the Farm-House. We discovered Dutch Master Builders via Facebook, which is located a stone throw away from our property.
We met with Arend Nieuwenhuis late 2020 on the possibility to do the renovations for us. For those who know Arend, he likes to work from a blank canvas for new projects and needed some convincing for a renovation project. Based on Arend’s values, i.e. integrity, honesty, and family values, we were determined that Dutch Master Builders was the only Builder to take on our challenging renovation project. Arend is not just a Builder – he is a Master Builder who has an aesthetic eye, with a work ethic based upon his personal values. He does not compromise on quality and workmanship. We approached Arend again in 2022 to reconsider our project, as our housing plans were finalized ….
He accepted and the project commenced in August 2022. Renovations come with many challenges, difficult decisions, but we overcame everything together with brutal honesty, positive exchange of new ideas based on trust, experience and knowledge always professionally provided by Arend.
It has truly been an amazing journey, Arend really brought this difficult refurbishment project to a level of dreams. During the entire project, we never doubted his advice based on his capabilities, expertise and exceptional quality.

Phoebus & Michele Minkner 
We have a damp problem in our house and I could not get the answers we were looking for to resolve the problem. We rode past Arend's home and noticed the "Dutch Master Builder" sign.  
I photographed the board and phoned Arend. He kindly popped in to our house in 
George and professionally answered all my questions and suggested the correct solution to solve the problem. 
This was done free of charge and greatly appreciated. 
If I was to build a new house there would be only one builder I would use. 
Thanks Arend. 

Hercules Erasmus
We are extremely happy with the house that was built by Dutch Master Builders, they are very good at what they do and always over delivered on each promise - I would highly recommend them for any construction work required

Steve & Maryna Bouwer
We recently had the pleasure of working with Dutch Master Builders for an alteration/addition to our cottage. Arend and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. We were based on the opposite end of the country for the start of the project until near completion and we never once felt that we didn't know what the progress was. We had a very tight deadline to work towards and the project finished ahead of time even though there was some bad weather around on several occasions. The quality of the work is impeccable! Arend was always available and assisted us in so many ways. His ideas and attention to detail are second to none and we won't hesitate to use him for future projects or recommend him to others.

Jesse Peery
From the beginning, working with Arend was a pleasure, and we always had fun no matter what challenges presented themselves. His positivity and respect for his workers and high vibe kept the job running smoothly. I loved the clean job site. Never a harsh word was uttered on the site, which is quite rare in the construction trade! As the project progressed, changes were made, some for design reasons, others due to lack of materials. But Arend was so supportive of all my ideas, often adding his own ...and the house which came out of it, turned out quite beautiful. We are both very proud of the final product, and the house gets a ton of excited comments from passerby's. I couldn't have done it without Arend's steady hand on the wheel. His efficiency, attention to details and eye for perfection came through again and again. Would recommend him and his team highly. if I could add one helpful tip it's to work with the architect as much as possible before starting to ensure the details are thought through as much as possible before starting, it will save you a ton of time and money in the end!

Marcus Eibig
Speak to anyone who has done a new build and they will tell you what a daunting, all-encompassing, and time-consuming project lies ahead. What a blessing it was to have someone like Arend managing the project. With his expertise, experience, and eye for detail, Arend helped us to navigate our way through countless decisions that needed to be made, from the trivial to the most significant. Additionally, Arend even suggested several improvements to the design of our house during the building process. I am a firm believer in the saying, “you get what you pay for”. In this case, we got so much more! Dutch Master Builders completed the build within a keen budget, without compromising on quality. Inevitably, there were some challenges along the way but our trust and confidence in the team was unwavering. The end result is that we have a beautiful new home which  our family is very happy living in. It honestly was a pleasure to work with Dutch Master Builders and I even found myself feeling slightly disappointed that our professional relationship had come to an end. I would highly recommend Dutch Master Builders without hesitation to anyone looking for a building contractor.

Richard de Nobrega
I recently employed Dutch Master Builders to repair and complete a house renovation project which had been left shambles by the original building contractor.
I obtained a number of quotations before embarking on the repair/rebuild of the renovation project, paying particular attention to the reputation and work ethic of the service providers quoting as I had been let down by the original builders.
Dutch Master Builders came out on top when it came to pricing, references and physical presence in the vicinity of Sedgefield.
Dutch Master Builders constantly proved that they were true professionals. I was always kept informed and at no stage was I unaware of the exact status of the project.
Not only did I receive exactly what I wanted, I was provided with a building structure which met all legal requirements together with aesthetic attributes which improved the overall appearance of the build.
I have no hesitation recommending Dutch Master Builders for any building work required as they are GOOD, and I would use them again without hesitation.

Dick Stone
Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Building a new home shouldn't be easy. - especially if you live almost 700 km away. But Arend and the team from Dutch Master Builders sure made it a lot easier than it's supposed to be. Arend's dedication to his client with regards to their requirements, likes and dislikes is amazing. He managed on more than one occasion, to reduce our stress by always being level headed, unflappable and willing to go the extra mile. Although lock-down delayed our move somewhat, the guys under his guidance and expertise pulled together and delivered a spanking new quality home which we are extremely proud of. Hands on, gifted and passionate, with good ideas and the ability to make them work, all contribute to the  excellent quality of the work he delivers. A solid rock that we could rely on throughout the project.

Hein and Liesl
When Liesl and I bought our unfinished house, the name most often mentioned when we asked for recommendations for a contractor to "make the place livable", was that of The Dutch Builder.
It took us a little while to find out that it was in fact Dutch Master Builders, and its owner was Arend Nieuwenhuis.
What a find he has turned out to be! He arrived promptly, was full of good ideas and helpful advice, as well as some quite firm rejections of some of the ideas we had in mind.
Arend was mindful of what we could afford to do, and tailored his offering to suit our budget, at a price that we found hard to believe.
Once work commenced, he was frequently on site to supervise and communicate with us, and was always receptive to those last minute, "do you think it's possible to..." requests that we came up with.
During the build we were infrequent visitors from Cape Town, but Arend’s regular feedback and photographs of the progress kept us reassured that the project was well on track.
The work done was beautiful, the timelines adhered to, and the level of personal involvement and feedback made this a wholly satisfying experience. Thank You!

Karen Stander
It is a daunting task to tackle a building project in the current economic climate where costs have sky-rocketed and building a new house seemed for the privileged few. Along came Arend Nieuwenhuis from Dutch Master Builders and our dream home became a reality on a limited budget and high quality was maintained throughout! Arend and his team, along with a few carefully chosen sub-contractors, really built a home for us, which we love living in! Arend as Project Manager and Builder, guided us, came up with solutions when some of our ideas did not work out and even calmed my nerves (several times) during the process, because building one's dream home is stressful. We appreciated the fact that Arend respected our budget, he communicated throughout, kept us informed and he set himself a penalty clause in our contract with him, should he not finish by the agreed date. His labourers respect him and we did not have a single incident or accident on site. Thank you Dutch Master Builders for giving us our dream home!

Anton Nieuwoudt
Integrity. Quality. Professional. Involved. These are the words that comes to mind when we think about our engagement with Arend when he built our home in Modderfontein, Johannesburg. From the initial pricing and contract discussions to the day the snag-list was completed Arend demonstrated that building a new home can be an incredibly blessed experience. Did everything go according to plan? No, it never does. Did Arend support us in finding the best solution? Yes, every step of the way. His vast experience in the building industry allowed for a proactive approach to addressing potential challenges and risks. His professional approach really assisted with minimising the stress and risks associated with a building project from both a financial and time-line perspective. One of our fondest memories of the project was when the concrete truck arrived to pour the foundation…a significant milestone in every project. Arend was in the trenches with his guys to work the concrete into place and that set the tone for his involvement every step of the way. Through his hands-on approach he was able to ensure quality workmanship.
 
If we ever have the opportunity to embark on a building project again, Arend will be the first person we’ll contact. Will we recommend Arend to anyone? Yes, without any doubt. We can say quite confidently that this is not the feedback you’ll receive from many home owners when you ask them for their honest opinion.

Annali Jacobs
Dutch Master Builders provided project management for the building of a new dwelling in Sedgefield. Their service was professional, with no compromise on structural safety or quality of finishes while always remaining pleasant and providing practical cost-effective solutions to problems. This honest and reliable business is highly recommended.

Marcus Hanekom
I have made use Of Dutch Master Builders on numerous occasions in alterations and additions to my home. It has always been such a pleasure to work with solution orientated people. Nothing has been to much trouble for Arend to sort out. He always has such excellent ideas on how to do things, and has a high standard of excellence in everything he does. I would recommend Dutch Master Builders to anyone who wants excellent standards of building, with innovative ideas, and the friendliest and most helpful attitude.

Joey van Tonder
I'm in Buffelsbaai and Dutch Master Builders owner specially came to do a quotation. The best quality work I've ever seen.
The owner is the most helpful, kind Gentleman ever.
In future I will gladly make use of Dutch Master Builders.

Solid Foundations Primary
Dutch Master Builders were friendly and efficient. Their work is of an  excellent standard and we highly recommend them.

Markus Raubenheimer
My gratitude to Dutch Master Builders for the excellent execution of work with the renovation of my bathroom.
 

Send us a Message

Although the core of our business is building new homes and we seldom do alterations, feel free to contact us for any information!

48 Karatara Road
Ruigtevlei, Sedgefield

P.O. Box: 468 
Sedgefield 6573

Mobile   078 8855 999
Office    079 0160 331

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