Who we are

Build It Hillcrest is a family-owned hardware and garden retail store located at 4 Stonewall Road, Hilldene, Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (3610). Our online store at builditshop.co.za delivers products nationwide to all provinces across South Africa — from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Bloemfontein, East London, George, Polokwane, Nelspruit and everywhere in between.

We are part of the Build It group — one of South Africa's largest hardware retail networks with over 390 stores across Southern Africa. Our Hillcrest store has been serving the local community with quality hardware, garden equipment, power tools, generators and home improvement products for over 35 years.

With our core values of Family, Entrepreneurship and Passion at the heart of everything we do, we are on a mission to turn "no" into "yes" and "can't" into "can" — for every customer, every time.

What we sell online

At builditshop.co.za you can buy a wide range of hardware, garden, power tools and home improvement products online with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa. Our key product categories include:

• Generators & backup power — Gentech, POWERBOSS, Trade Professional inverter generators
• Garden hose reels & watering systems — Gardena wall-mounted hose reels (20m, 25m, 30m, 35m), NETA retractable reels
• Lawnmowers — Flymo SimpliGlide 360, Flymo Turbo Lite 250 hover lawnmowers
• Power tools — DeWalt jigsaws, chop saws, drills; Black & Decker angle grinders; INGCO cordless combo kits; Bosch drills
• Laser levels & measuring tools — Huepar 4D green laser levels
• Pressure washers — Gentech Industrial petrol pressure washers
• Ceiling fans — Solent, Eurolux
• Garden tools & accessories — Gardena pruners, water controllers, brush cutters, spreaders
• Plumbing & bathroom fittings — Cobra, Sante Fe mixers and taps
• Home decor, braais, gas heating, electrical, ironmongery and more

Brands we stock

We are an authorised dealer for leading South African and international brands. Shop confidently knowing you receive genuine products with full manufacturer warranties.

Why buy from Build It Hillcrest online?

• Free nationwide delivery on all orders over R950 — delivered to your door anywhere in South Africa
• FREE same-day collection from our Hillcrest store within 2 hours of ordering
• Competitive pricing — often cheaper than Takealot, Builders Warehouse and Leroy Merlin on key products
• 30-day money-back guarantee on all products purchased at builditshop.co.za
• Authorised dealer — full manufacturer warranties apply on all products
• Real people, real advice — call or email us anytime for expert hardware guidance
• Part of the trusted Build It group — 35+ years serving South African homes and businesses
• Secure online payments via Paygate — Visa, Mastercard and Maestro accepted
• Cash on delivery available — pay when your order arrives at your door
• Build It account holders can pay on account online

Nationwide delivery across South Africa

Build It Hillcrest (builditshop.co.za) delivers hardware, garden tools, generators, lawnmowers, power tools and all other products nationwide to all major cities and towns in South Africa including:

Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Bloemfontein, East London, George, Polokwane, Nelspruit, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Kimberley, Rustenburg, Witbank (eMalahleni), Centurion, Sandton, Roodepoort, Soweto, Benoni, Boksburg, Germiston, Midrand, Randburg, Soweto, Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Upington, Springbok, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Worcester, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Jeffrey's Bay, Grahamstown (Makhanda), Queenstown, Umtata (Mthatha) and all other areas throughout South Africa.

Free delivery on orders over R950. Delivery times vary by location — typically 2–5 business days for main centres.

Our community commitment

At Build It Hillcrest we believe in giving back to the communities that support us. We contribute to ongoing youth soccer development across Southern Africa through the Build It group's Under-13 soccer sponsorships. We support local school and home renovation projects and partner with community initiatives in the greater Hillcrest and KwaZulu-Natal area.

Our core values — Family, Entrepreneurship and Passion — are not just words. They drive every decision we make, every product we stock, and every customer we serve.

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