Help Us Build Something South Africa Actually Needs

Thank you for being one of the first people to see Build SA. Your honest feedback directly shapes what we build next. This takes under 3 minutes — no spam, no sales calls.

1. What is your email address ?

2. Which province do you live in?

A

North West

B

Kwazulu Natal

C

Mpumalanga

D

Gauteng

E

Western Cape

F

Eastern Cape

G

Limpopo

H

Northern Cape

I

Free State

3. Which best describes you?

A

I'm a homeowner looking for reliable tradespeople

B

I'm a renter who sometimes needs home repairs sorted

C

I'm a professional tradesperson or contractor looking for work

D

I run a registered construction or home services business

E

I'm just exploring / curious

4. How old are you ?

A

18-24

B

25-34

C

35-44

D

45-54

E

55+

5. How do you currently find a tradesperson when you need one? (Select all that apply)

Word of mouth / asking friends or family

WhatsApp community groups

Facebook groups or Marketplace

I use a company I already have a relationship with

Other

6. What is the hardest part about finding a reliable tradesperson in South Africa?(Optional question)

7. Have you ever been let down, overcharged, or scammed by a contractor?

A

Yes — it was a significant problem, I lost money or had serious damage

B

Yes — minor issue but it put me off using strangers for work

C

No, but I've heard bad stories from people I know

D

No, I've been lucky so far

E

Not applicable — I am a tradesperson

8. Build SA verifies tradespeople into tiers — fully certified professionals, experienced tradespeople with honest scope limits, and entry-level helpers. Does this approach make sense to you?

A

Yes — I'd feel more confident knowing exactly who I'm hiring

B

Somewhat — I'd need to understand it better before trusting it

C

No — I'd just want to see reviews and star ratings

D

I'm not sure yet

9. How often would you realistically use a platform like Build SA?

A

Multiple times a month — I regularly need home services

B

A few times a year for bigger jobs or renovations

C

Once a year or less — mainly for urgent repairs

D

I'd use it once to find a reliable tradesperson and stick with them

E

As a professional, I'd be on it constantly looking for work.

10. Would you pay to use a platform like Build SA?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Maybe

D

I am not sure

11. How much do you think a platfrom like Build SA would charge for the services it offers on a monthly basis?

12. What would make you trust a brand new platform like Build SA enough to actually use it? (Be honest — this directly shapes how we design the experience.)

Would you like to join a waiting list and be one of the first people to access Build SA when we officially launch?

Yes, I'd like early access — be the first to know when Build SA launches.