Welcome to Build-A-Lapa
Build-A-Lapa offers the best Lapa builders in South Africa. Get your dream lapa design and bring your entertainment area to life.
(A lapa is a structure that is popular in South Africa. It usually consists of a thatched roof supported by wooden poles. Lapas are commonly used as semi-open entertainment areas.)
You can rest assure your lapa will last many years to come with a warranty on workmanship and a warranty on the ridge cap.
Lapas and thatching projects are built with SABS and CCA approved materials only.
Lapas Designs and sizes
You can choose from standard design or get a custom design for your lapa.
The most common size is a 4m x 4m lapa which is big enough to fit a braai and a few chairs and table.
Talk to us today about your options and let us help you build a lapa that makes your neighbors jealous and impresses your visitors.
- From small 4 x 4 lapas to large custom
- Optional paving or decking included
- Wow your visitors your new entertainment area
Thatching
With years of experience building lapas for braai and entertainment areas we offer a range of services to help you build or maintain your lapa and thatch roofs.
- New Lapa’s (Various shapes & sizes)
- Re-thatching
- Inspection of thatch roofs and lapas
- Fire protection
- Built in braai's
Lapa Repairs
There are various options for restoring and repairing your lapa back to new it all depends on the condition of your current thatch roof.
You can either get a re-thatch if the thatching is old and starting to lose its waterproofing.
If your thatch is still in good condition you can get a thatch brushing to get it looking good again.
Or you can have your traditional reed thatch converted to the new Harvey thatch tiles which are designed for thatch roof replacements.
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This is a small collection of lapas that Build-A-Lapa can supply and install for your home.
Price of Lapas
The price of a lapa depends on many different factors:
– Do you need paving or decking?
– What size will the lapa cover?
– Will the lapa be freestanding or an extension?
– Optional extras such as built-in braai.
The easiest way to get a price of a lapa is to fill in the form or give us a call.
We will inspect your home and give you the options that are best suited for you, no obligation.
Get a free quote for your Lapas installation in South Africa
Areas in South Africa that Build-A-Lapa serve include:
