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Welcome
Established in 2004, Canman Trades (Pty) Ltd is a well-established and experienced company serving the Cape Town area in the fields of property maintenance, home improvements, renovations and construction.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable services to our clients and our highest priority in business is customer satisfaction.
Our teams of skilled and experienced technicians are dedicated to attending to your property maintenance, home improvements, renovating and construction requirements, efficiently and effectively.
Services
- Maintenance
- Property and Building Maintenance
- Waterproofing (roofs and other)
- Roof Repair
- Ceiling repairs
- Repairing Cracks in walls
- Floor repair
- Door repair
- Window repair
- Gutter repair
- High pressure cleaning (roofs and walls)
- Straightening of walls
- Vibracrete wall repair
- Brick wall repair
- Gate and Fence repair
- Home Improvements
- Upgrades of homes
- Painting
- Building new rooms
- Additions to property
- Tiling
- Upgrade property sections
- New windows
- New doors
- New floors
- Renovating bathrooms
- Renovating kitchens
- New ceilings
- Clean roofs
- Paint roofs
- Gutters
- Renovations
- Property and Building Revamps
- Upgrades and Renovations
- Bathroom renovations
- Kitchen renovations
- Repair and Paint Walls and Ceiling
- Sand and Varnish Woodworks
- High pressure cleaning and painting of roofs
- Exterior Painting
- Interior Painting
- Sand and Paint Doors
- Building of new rooms and spaces
- Installation of New floors
- Construction
- Building of New Rooms
- Walls
- Braai’s
- Patio’s
- Decks
- Pillars
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Shade-nets
- Verandas and Car-ports
- Installation of Doors
- Door-frames
- Windows
- Ceilings
- Vibracrete Walls
- Gutters and Gates
- Interior, Exterior and Roof Painting
- Tiling and Paving
View our Electrical and Plumbing divisions at:
Redline Electrical – redline-electrical.co.za
Marcopolo Plumbing – marcopolo-plumbing.co.za
Compliance
We comply and ensure work to be executed in accordance with the SABS National Building Regulations SANS 10400
Strong Points
- no short-cuts and no compromise
- value for money
- no hidden costs
- high quality installations and materials only
- experienced tradesmen
- impeccable office correspondence
- always on time
Expertise
- Maintenance
We deliver excellent communication skills to receive from our clients exactly what they need and then execute the works as efficiently and neatly as possible. We don’t cut corners, but we don’t over-kill on anything either. We do decent work and try to keep costs down – you’ll be happy you used us, that’s what our other clients say…. Whatever your requirement might be in terms of maintenance to your building, like waterproofing the roof or fixing a gutter, we got you covered.
- Home Improvements
We can upgrade your place to look spick and span. From painting, to adding a new room, we’ve got all the equipment, experience and skill to provide you with fast, efficient and quality work, to ensure that you are a happy client when the jobs are done. We might give some advice at quotation stage and we’ll ensure quality work within the time frame discussed. You can rest assured that we’ve been in the game for a long time and will not disappoint.
- Renovations
We’ll make your place look a million dollars quickly and efficiently. From bathrooms and kitchens, to giving the walls a shiny new coat of paint, we can assist. Our guys, who are all experts in their fields might even give you some new ideas and advise on things that might be a better option… We’ll always have your pocket in mind and try to save costs if possible, and with our track-record you can’t go wrong.
- Construction
Our field is small scale construction and we focus on additions, alterations and new areas that you might want to bring to your property. From building an extra room, or dividing areas in the property, we do just that… Our guys work fast and efficiently and know the industry extremely well. Maybe a new braai or patio is something you have in mind and we are just the people to call. We can advise on things you might be unsure of and help you keep costs down. Call us, we’ll gladly jump to your assistance and you will not be disappointed…..
View our Electrical and Plumbing divisions at:
Redline Electrical – redline-electrical.co.za
Marcopolo Plumbing – marcopolo-plumbing.co.za
About Us & History
The Lumen Group of Companies was founded by Francois Engelbrecht (click for more info on Francois) in 2004 in Bellville, Cape Town. Initially, the company specialized in large-scale residential electrical contracts for major building contractors across the Western Cape, successfully completing hundreds of new residential electrical installations under the name Electraforce during its first few years. However, the company faced tough competition from BEE-accredited companies, while we offered lower prices but they still managed to secure the contracts.
After a period of reduced activity, the company shifted its focus to residential electrical maintenance and installations for private property owners, where BEE requirements are not a factor. This strategic decision allowed us to build a strong reputation in Cape Town, becoming a trusted name for clients’ electrical maintenance and installation needs.
As the business grew, so did the need for expansion. We saw an opportunity to broaden our services by adding plumbing maintenance and installations, which led to the rebranding of the company to Revma Electrical and Plumbing. With a team of qualified and skilled plumbers, we steadily expanded our client base and gained the trust of many satisfied customers throughout Cape Town.
Over time, we expanded further into small-scale construction and property maintenance projects, which we successfully completed with our versatile staff. This prompted us to officially incorporate these services into our offerings, and we rebranded once again, becoming Canman Trades. We added experts from the building and maintenance industry to our team and began offering property maintenance, home improvements, renovations, and small-scale construction. Our rapid growth in these areas established us as an industry leader in Cape Town, known for our excellent workmanship and satisfied clients.
As our company continued to evolve, we recognized the need to separate our electrical and plumbing services into their own dedicated division. This led to the creation of Redline Electrical and Marcopolo Plumbing, specialized divisions with their own teams, focusing solely on electrical and plumbing services. This restructuring further strengthened our online presence and allowed us to provide even more focused and effective services in Cape Town.
Recognizing additional opportunities for growth, we expanded into computer support, services, and repairs. We welcomed skilled technicians into the group, leading to the formation of Geeks Digital. This new branch now serves Cape Town with enthusiasm, providing expert computer support, services, and repairs.
Later, with a need for further expansion, we ventured into the second-hand car sales sector. We brought professionals from the trade into the group to focus on this new business. Vero Motors was established, and so far, everything is going well.
Today, the Lumen Group of Companies comprises Canman Trades, Redline Electrical, Marcopolo Plumbing, Geeks Digital, and Vero Motors. Each is a registered CIPC (Pty) Ltd company, together forming a comprehensive group. You can find more information about each company online at canmantrades.co.za, redline-electrical.co.za, marcopolo-plumbing.co.za, geeks-digital.co.za, and vero-motors.co.za.
As reflected in our online presence, our clients are highly satisfied with our services, and we continue to enjoy strong support in Cape Town. We look forward to a bright future ahead.
Company Goal
Our aim and aspirations are to be the best in all the trade services we offer in the Cape Town Area. We aim to take large market share and be successful in terms of our happy clients and financially.
Be Careful! Not All Deals Are Created Equal!
We understand that cost is an important factor when choosing a service provider. You may come across companies offering lower prices than ours, and at first glance, it may seem like the smarter choice.
However, we urge you to be cautious.
Many clients who chose cheaper alternatives have later faced frustration—unfinished work, poor-quality results, or service providers who disappear when follow-up is needed. This often happens because some companies operate on extremely thin profit margins, leaving little room for proper materials, skilled labor, or reliable aftercare.
At Lumen Group we take a different approach. Our pricing reflects our commitment to quality, accountability, and long-term satisfaction. Just take a look at our online reviews—they speak for themselves.
With us, your project will be completed to a high standard, and we’ll be there if you ever need us again.
Choose wisely. Choose quality.
Referrals
Here are some of our largest projects to date:
| PROJECT NAME | CLIENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
|
SUMMERVALE COMPLEX |
QUICKCON |
R2.4m |
|
FONTAINE BLEAU RETIREMENT VILLAGE |
JFE FUTURE |
R5m |
|
CROSSROADS CLINIC |
NIM CONSTRUCTION |
R0.9m |
|
VILLA CORTONA RETIREMENT VILLAGE |
DEVMARK CONSTRUCTION |
R2.1m |
|
SAPS MILNERTON |
M&D ENGINEERING |
R1m |
|
SOMERSET WEST CLINIC |
TRIOCON |
R1.2m |
|
PARKSIG |
DEVCOR |
R2m |
Countless smaller projects have been completed.
Please contact us should any referrals be required.
