Cape Town --:--On call, all nightPort of Cape Town

Electricians and plumbers on call 24/7, from the Port of Cape Town.

Plus marine, solar, HVAC, construction and COC certificates. Run by the same family for three generations, with the stamp of Swiss precision.

The Schmidhauser building in the Port of Cape Town at sunset, Table Mountain behind
Home baseSeafarer Circle, Port of Cape Town

07:30Services

Big or small, we do the whole job.

Whether your electrical and plumbing requirements are big or small, we will provide you with the best possible service and price. As a long-standing business we retain a hands-on, personal touch with everything we do.

Domestic · Commercial · Industrial

Electrical

Schmidhauser electrician working on a motor installation

PIRB approved · 24 hour

Plumbing

Schmidhauser plumber working under a basin
  • Leak detection
  • Geyser replacement
  • Plumbing certificates for the transfer of ownership

Ports Authority approved

Marine

The harbour wall at night with a lit rig, Port of Cape Town
  • Dry dock maintenance and services
  • ATEX control panels
  • Galley kitchen electrics

Finance available

Solar

Illustration: a rooftop solar installationIllustration
  • Buy-back options
  • No huge deposits required
  • We meter the solar saving on the units.

From R750/h ex VAT

HVAC

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  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
  • Its own division and labour rate
Schmidhauser team at work in a living room renovation

Free inspections

Construction

  • Free Inspections by Master Civil Engineers
  • Waterproofing
  • Long lasting solutions for coastal weather
Pre-paid meters on a board

For sellers and agents

Compliance (COC)

  • Electrical Compliance Certificate
  • Water Compliance Certificate
  • Gas Compliance Certificate

And when it comes to turnaround times, Schmidhauser ticks over like a Swiss clock.

Meticulous, precise, on time, within budget and professional.

12:00Our work, hour by hour

Around the clock. Around the map.

Schmidhauser 12:00 CAPE TOWN PORT

12:00Home base

Port of Cape Town

The Home of Schmidhauser Group. Seafarer Circle, Paarden Eiland, under Table Mountain.

Schmidhauser headquarters at sunset in the Port of Cape Town

01:00Client: TRANSET

Eastern Mole Wharf

Master Electrician required for Flameproof certification on Eastern Mole Wharf in the Port of Table Bay Harbour.

Eastern Mole Wharf in the Port of Table Bay with Table Mountain behind

02:00Marine

The Dry Docks

Serviced electrics on a boat in the Dry Docks.

A ship's red propeller in dry dock with a technician beside it for scale

03:00Marine

Salvage vessel, Table Bay

Frequency converter installation from 50 to 60 HZ for this salvage vessel docked in the Port of Table Bay harbour.

A salvage vessel alongside the quay with a technician in hi-vis

04:00Ports Authority approved

The quayside

Quay electrical power linkages and compliance certification with Ports Authority (Namibia and South Africa Approved.)

The harbour wall at night with a lit offshore rig

05:00Inspection

Top of Table Mountain

Top of Table Mountain doing an inspection on the plumbing and electrics. What fun!

The Schmidhauser team on top of Table Mountain

06:00Site work

The SKA telescopes

SKA (Square Kilometre Array) site work, among the radio dishes in the Karoo.

A Schmidhauser technician beneath an SKA radio telescope dish

07:00British High Commission

Djibouti

Schmidhauser does electrical works in Djibouti for the British High Commission. Site inspection, what a wonderful country!

A government building in Djibouti during a site inspection

08:00Industrial

The quarry

One of the oldest quarries in the Western Province, providing aggregate for the greater Cape Town area since the early 1960s.

Quarry plant and conveyors with two Schmidhauser staff in hi-vis

09:00Power quality

The shopping centre spike

Our Meter Power Quality Analyzer was used to get a credit from a large shopping centre when a spike from the main transformer was causing hundreds of LEDs to blow in our client's shop.

10:00Construction

Yo Yoga

Another happy client. Construction works for Yo Yoga.

The Yo Yoga reception after Schmidhauser construction works

11:00Pro bono, 2012

Bellmore Primary

Schmidhauser electrical wires up Bellmore Primary School in Hanover Park, Western Cape, as a pro bono client.

13:15COCs for sellers and agents

Selling a house? Your COCs, sorted.

A plumbing certificate must be submitted before any property in Cape Town can be transferred to a new owner. This certificate can only be issued by a registered plumber with the City of Cape Town and is submitted by the conveyancing attorney.

A digital power factor controller reading 0.97 A labelled distribution board An analogue ammeter on an orange board A row of tenant kWh meters A Schmidhauser electrician working on a meter installation
  • ElectricalElectrical Compliance Certificate
  • FenceElectrical Fence Compliance Certificate
  • WaterWater Compliance Certificate
  • BeetleBeetle/Wood Destroying Organisms Clearance Certificate
  • GasGas Compliance Certificate

I would like to declare that Keegan from Schmidhauser is my go to man when I need a COC for my sellers. As an active Estate Agent I need to rely on a company to give excellent service without charging the earth! Look no further. I think I'll be in my 10 th COC soon and the most reliable, efficient team. Thank you Keegan! And team.

Madeleine LiebenbergRemax Premier

Keegan, our dealings with you are always easy, fast & efficient. The team are always on time, their knowledge & experience is tops and their friendliness a plus. Thank you for always answering your phone, presenting great during and after-sales service and for ensuring our clients' needs are always met. Highly recommended!

Alison RobbDogon Group Properties

100% the only compliance company I will recommend. They are prompt, accommodating, friendly, professional and affordable. Keegan makes my life easier - wish I had found them earlier in my real estate career. Keep up the awesome work guys!

Lindsay EdwardsKeller Williams Tokai

14:40Reviews, in their words

Friendly, prompt, on time.

Thanks Daniel, appreciate the excellent service, what a wonderful bunch of guys that came round today and helped me out.
Riaan TheunissenManagement, Just Property - Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl
We were blown away by the quality of work and service rendered by Justin and team! Professional, patient and attentive team :)
Nasiha SoofieKwa Zulu Natal, Durban
Thanks Keegan for the prompt service and communication! :)
ChristineTrust Property
St. Anne's Homes is very pleased with your workmanship and very friendly staff.
St. Anne's HomeClient
I have used SCHMIDHAUSER Electrical for a building I manage in Wale Street – Attorney Fidelity Fund.
Ms. Angelique SantosFacilities - Cape Town CBD
Thank you ,Your service was very good and your staff were very friendly.
Les WormsWestern Province
1 / 6 Grab the top card and throw it

16:30Approved, registered, guaranteed

R100,000.00

The Schmidhauser family donates R100,000.00 to the Cape Town Society for the Blind.

  • Pride Shelter TrustSupporting the shelter at 1 Molteno Road, Oranjezicht.
  • Score TrustPart of Score Trust in Franschhoek and Paarl.
  • Bellmore Primary SchoolWired up in Hanover Park as a pro bono client, 2012.
  • The artsSupporting the arts in South Africa for many years, in particular the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
Daniel Schmidhauser handing over a cheque outside Artscape
Artscape, Cape Town

The paperwork is in order.

  • BEELevel 1BEE rating
  • PIRBRegistered plumbersApproved by the Plumbing Industry Registration Board
  • PortsSA + NamibiaPorts Authority approved
  • City of CTPre-paid metersAccredited installer for the City of Cape Town
  • WarrantyAll workmanshipWarranties on all workmanship and SABS guaranteed products
  • Sign-offEngineer signedMaster electricians, signed off by a Schmidhauser engineer
  • After-salesMaintenanceUnrivaled after-sales and maintenance packages
  • FamilyThree generationsRun by the same family for three generations

Normal hours

07h30 to 16h30, Monday to Friday

R895/ hour

Excluding VAT. Per hour labour. Excluding cost of material. Excludes public holidays.

HVACR750.00 per hour, excl. VAT and material

Quotation and inspection free of charge, Monday to Friday during normal trading hours, excluding public holidays.

After hours

16h30 to 07h30 Mon to Fri, all day weekends and public holidays

R1790/ hour

Excluding VAT. Per hour labour. Excluding cost of material.

HVACR1500.00 per hour, excl. VAT and material

WhatsApp 064 518 2452 is answered 24/7, 365 days a year.

19:00Where we work, all over Cape Town and beyond

Atlantic SeaboardBakoven / Bantry Bay / Camps Bay / Clifton / Fresnaye / Green Point / Hout Bay / Imizamo Yethu / Llandudno / Mouille Point / Sea Point / Three Anchor Bay AndCape Town Central / City Bowl / Northern Suburbs / Southern Suburbs / Winelands & East

Head officeSeafarer Circle, Port of Cape TownPaarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7420
Now openMalgas (Swellendam)Portion 491, Melkhout River, Malgas

02:00Contact, any hour

Ready to take your call.

021 424 4588
Normal hours
07h30 to 16h30, Mon to Fri (excl. public holidays)
After hours
16h30 to 07h30, plus 24 hours on weekends and public holidays
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The whole Schmidhauser crew in hi-vis at the morning briefing
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