Thermo Group compliance certificates in Cape Town start at R550 for a house and R480 for a flat on a cash sale. A property transfer is R680 for a house and R550 for a flat. Each extra certificate booked together is R50 off. Remedial work is quoted separately. Qualified from 2007.
Price list by certificate
| Certificate | House, cash sale | Flat or sectional title, cash sale | House, transfer | Flat or sectional title, transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical COC | R550 | R480 | R680 | R550 |
| Plumbing (water) COC | R550 | R480 | R680 | R550 |
| Gas COC | R550 | R480 | R680 | R550 |
| Beetle certificate | R550 | R480 | R680 | R550 |
| Electric fence COC (houses only) | R550 | n/a | R680 | n/a |
Prices correct as of 2026 and exclude any remedial work found to be required. Commercial properties and solar PV certificates are quoted separately: use the instant estimate or call us.
What changes the price of a COC?
- House or flat. Flats and sectional title units cost less than houses.
- Cash sale or transfer. A transfer certificate costs more than a cash-sale certificate.
- How many certificates you book. Each certificate after the first is R50 off.
- Remedial work. If faults are found, the repair work is quoted separately before the certificate is issued.
- Commercial property. Quoted separately.
Worked examples: what a full set costs
- House, cash sale, electrical and plumbing: R550 + R500 = R1,050.
- House, cash sale, electrical, plumbing and gas: R550 + R500 + R500 = R1,550.
- House, cash sale, all five (electrical, plumbing, gas, beetle, electric fence): R550 + 4 x R500 = R2,550.
- Flat, cash sale, electrical, plumbing and beetle: R480 + R430 + R430 = R1,340.
Examples exclude remedial work. Your exact price depends on the property and the certificates you need.
Frequently asked questions about COC prices
How much is a COC in Cape Town?
With Thermo Group, a compliance certificate in Cape Town is R550 for a house and R480 for a flat on a cash sale, and R680 for a house and R550 for a flat on a property transfer. Remedial work is quoted separately.
Do the prices include repairs?
No. The price covers the inspection and the certificate. If the inspector finds faults that must be fixed before a certificate can be issued, the repair work is quoted separately.
Can I save money by booking more than one certificate?
Yes. When you book more than one certificate for the same property, each certificate after the first is R50 off.
Is a cash-sale certificate cheaper than a transfer certificate?
Yes. For a house a cash-sale certificate is R550 and a transfer certificate is R680. For a flat it is R480 and R550.
Who pays for the compliance certificate when selling?
The seller usually arranges and pays for the certificates, unless the sale agreement says otherwise.
Do estate agents and attorneys get different pricing?
Agents and attorneys can log in to book faster and see their agent pricing, or apply for an agent account.
Which certificates do I need to sell a property in Cape Town?
A seller normally needs an electrical COC and a plumbing (water) COC under the City of Cape Town Water By-law, plus a gas or electric fence certificate where those installations exist. Many buyers and banks also ask for a beetle certificate.
Certificates we issue in Cape Town
Electrical COC · Plumbing COC · Gas COC · Beetle certificate · Electric fence COC · Solar certificate · All compliance certificates in Cape Town
Ready to book? Call 021 203 5337 or 082 302 0683, or use the instant estimate. We call back the same day.
Selling a house? Read which compliance certificates you need to sell a house in Cape Town.