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More leads from your website. Less time on manual work. Systems that run your business instead of slowing it down. We build the technology that growing South African businesses run on.

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20+

Businesses transformed

98%

Client retention

3+

Years as a technology partner

Sound familiar?

Any of this sound
familiar?

These are the exact conversations we have with business owners every week. If any of them describe where you are right now, you're in the right place.

Where most businesses end up

  • Your business is growing but the systems holding it together are starting to crack
  • You are paying for four or five tools that still don't give you the full picture
  • Your team spends half their day on tasks that a proper system would handle automatically
  • A previous developer or agency took the money, missed the deadline, and left you with something that never quite worked
  • You know technology is the answer but you're not sure which problem to solve first
  • Your competitors found something that's working and you can feel the gap widening

Where CodeLab One takes you

  • Technology designed around how your business actually runs, not how a software company thinks it should
  • One system instead of five: everything connected, everything visible, nothing falling through the gaps
  • The manual work your team does every week, automated and off their plate for good
  • A written plan and fixed price before anything is built, so cost and timeline are never a surprise
  • Regular check-ins at every milestone so you see it working before we move to the next stage
  • Everything we build belongs to you outright, with no lock-in or ongoing dependency on us

Not sure where technology fits into your business?

WhatsApp us two sentences about your business and what is slowing it down. We will come back with an honest view of what is actually worth doing. No sales pitch..

Talk through your challenge
Our flagship offering

One technology team.
At the level your business actually needs.

Most clients work with us on a monthly basis rather than project by project. You get ongoing access to strategy, development, and support without the cost of hiring a technology team. Start at the level that fits your business today.

Foundation Partner

R2,700/month

Your website is not generating enough enquiries. You need a credible online presence that actually works for your business.

  • Website, hosting and everyday upkeep
  • Basic search visibility
  • Priority support

Growth Partner

R8,500/month

Your team is losing hours every week to manual processes. You need systems that run the repetitive work so they can focus on what matters.

  • Customer and staff portals
  • Automation and integrations
  • Dashboards and reporting

Momentum Partner

R22,000/month

You are building a platform, a SaaS product, or custom software at the centre of your business or product strategy.

  • Custom software and platforms
  • SaaS and multi-user systems
  • AI features and mobile apps

Not sure which level fits?

Tell us about your business and we will recommend the right starting point, honestly.

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How we help

Every capability works toward the same outcome: your growth.

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Core service

Custom Software

Software built around how your business actually operates, not how a generic product assumes it should. The foundation for automation, efficiency, and systems that scale with you.

Custom buildIntegrationsAutomation
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Process automation

Remove repetitive manual work and free your team for higher-value tasks.

System integration

Connect your tools so information moves without manual re-entry.

Legacy modernisation

Replace outdated systems with technology built to last.

Purpose-built systems

Get the exact system your business needs, not a compromise.

Web Applications

Operational tools that replace spreadsheets, disconnected software, and manual processes. Portals, dashboards, and internal systems built around your workflow, not someone else's.

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQL
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Mobile Apps

Mobile products that extend your business into the hands of customers and field teams. Built once, performing reliably across iOS and Android.

React NativeiOSAndroid
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Platforms and SaaS

Multi-sided platforms and subscription products designed to scale, with the billing, user management, and integrations that support long-term growth.

SaaSStripeMulti-tenant
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Business Websites

A digital presence built to earn trust and convert interest into enquiries, engineered for speed, credibility, and every device your customers use.

Next.jsSEO-readyMobile-first
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Who this serves

Technology built around how your industry actually works.

Waterproofing Companies
Dental Practices
Accounting Firms
Retail Businesses
Security Companies
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How we work

You know exactly what's happening
at every stage.

Every project follows the same five steps. You see working progress at every stage. There is no big reveal at the end where you find out it is not what you expected.

01

WhatsApp or call

Understand your business

A direct conversation about what your business does, where it is getting stuck, and what outcome you actually need. We will tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.

02

Within 24 hours

Define what gets built

A written specification: exactly what gets built, what it costs, and when it will be ready. You sign off before we start. Nothing is ambiguous.

03

Regular check-ins

Build with you in the loop

You review working software at every milestone before we move to the next stage. If something needs to change, we catch it early when it is cheap to fix, not at the end when it is not.

04

Fully deployed

Go live

We handle deployment and testing so your system goes live properly, on a secure environment built to handle growth.

05

Long-term partner

Stay involved

The relationship doesn't end at launch. Most clients keep us on as their technology partner long after the first project.

Our work

Platforms we have built.
Problems we have solved.

Sky Rig SA website
Sky Rig SA logo
Platform

Sky Rig SA

Sky Rig SA

A custom business platform for a Johannesburg building maintenance specialist: waterproofing, roof coatings, damp treatment, and high-rise access. Live and generating enquiries.

Live at skyrigsa.co.za
Next.jsSupabaseSEO
View case study
EMFab Safety Systems website
EMFab logo
Website

EMFab Safety Systems

EMFab

Redesigned EMFab's industrial safety website to build authority, improve visibility on Google, and generate more qualified B2B leads across South Africa.

Improved B2B lead quality
Website DesignSEOAIO
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ShieldSeal Waterproofing website
Concept Build logo
Concept Build

ShieldSeal Waterproofing

Concept Build

A concept website showing what a premium waterproofing specialist looks like online. Custom logo, technical spec layout, interactive quote calculator, real waterproofing photography, and a scrolling stats ticker.

Live demo at shieldseal-waterproofing.vercel.app
Next.jsConcept BuildWaterproofing
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Have a project in mind?

WhatsApp us your idea and we will come back with a proposal within 24 hours.

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How we compare

What is actually different
about working with us.

CodeLab One

Typical provider

Strategy focused on measurable business outcomes, not billable hours
Fixed price and clear scope agreed before a single line of code is written
You own the systems built for you, forever
In-house team only, no outsourcing
Direct access to the person doing the work, not an account manager
Ongoing partnership after launch, no handoff to a support team you have never met
Built from scratch for your business, not a template with your logo on it
Full visibility throughout the engagement
No lock-in contracts or licensing fees

Based on how most South African technology providers operate. Not every claim applies to every provider.

How to get started

Tell us about your business.
We will map a path forward within 24 hours.

WhatsApp us a short description of where you are and where you want to be. We will respond with a clear plan and investment required. No forms. No calls. Usually within a few hours.

01

Tell us about your business

Select what you need below and add a short description. No technical knowledge required.

02

We assess the opportunity

We review what you have told us and put together a considered plan and investment. Usually within a few hours.

03

You decide

If the plan makes sense for your business, we start. If not, no pressure. We will not chase you.

A considered plan, not a template
Response within 24 hours
No obligation, no pressure

Start the conversation on WhatsApp

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How we structure investment

Transparent investment.
No surprises, ever.

Every engagement is scoped and priced individually before any work begins. The ranges below are honest starting points. Your actual investment depends on the outcomes, complexity, and timeline your business needs.

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How it works: You tell us about your business (via WhatsApp or the contact form). We assess the opportunity properly and come back with a clear plan within 24 hours. No hourly billing surprises. No scope creep without your approval. The assessment is free. There is no obligation to proceed.

Business website

Starting from

R12,000

A digital presence built to earn trust and convert visitors into enquiries. Fast, mobile-first, and engineered for credibility.

Company websitesService businessesProfessional practices
Typical timeline: 2 to 4 weeks

Web application

Starting from

R40,000

Operational systems that replace manual processes: booking systems, portals, dashboards, and internal tools built around your business.

Booking platformsClient portalsInternal dashboards
Typical timeline: 4 to 12 weeks

Mobile app

Starting from

R65,000

iOS and Android products built with React Native, extending your business into the hands of customers and field teams.

Field service appsConsumer appsBusiness tools
Typical timeline: 6 to 16 weeks

Custom platform

Starting from

R120,000

Multi-user platforms and subscription products designed for scale, with the payments, permissions, and integrations growth requires.

SaaS productsMarketplace platformsSubscription services
Typical timeline: 3 to 6 months

Every business is different.

The only way to get an accurate view of the investment required is to tell us about your business. WhatsApp us and we will come back with a detailed plan.

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The technology behind the outcomes

Enterprise-grade technology, applied with judgment.

We choose technology based on what is right for your business, not what is trendy. Every tool we use is production-proven.

Insight and perspective

Perspective on technology, growth, and operational excellence.

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Real partnerships. Real outcomes.

The measure of a partner is the result.

Here is what business leaders say after working with us.

“Our new website really shows off what we do. Clients can see how our safety solutions actually work, and it has made it way easier to connect with the right people. It finally feels like the site matches what we do on the ground.”

T

Tasha

Owner · EMFab Height Safety Systems

“Before this, if you didn't already know us, you wouldn't find us. Now managing agents and body corporates come to us directly after seeing our completed jobs online. That side of the business has grown.”

N

Nico Sheppard

Director · Sky Rig SA

20+Businesses transformed
98%Client retention
ClearStrategy. Always.
100%In-house team
Common questions, honest answers, honest answers

Questions people ask us all the time.

We're a business technology partner. We build custom software, automation systems, web applications, mobile apps, and AI tools that help businesses run better and grow faster. The technology is the tool. The outcome for your business is always the point.

Most of our clients come to us after a bad experience somewhere else. The pattern is usually the same: vague scope, a proposal that sounded great, then a project that ran over time and budget and produced something that barely worked. We fix this with a written plan and fixed price before we start, working software at every milestone you can review, and a single person who stays accountable from start to finish.

A business website typically takes 2 to 4 weeks from brief to launch. A custom system or web application takes 4 to 12 weeks depending on complexity. We give you an honest timeline before you commit to anything, and we do not start the clock until you have approved the specification.

Yes, completely. Everything we build belongs to you once payment is complete. No licensing fees, no lock-in, no subscription to us just to keep it running. The code, the hosting setup, the domain: all yours. You could take it elsewhere tomorrow if you wanted to.

It happens and we handle it directly. We document the change, agree the adjustment to cost and timeline in writing, and move forward. Nothing changes scope without your explicit sign-off. No surprise invoices at the end.

Yes. Most projects involve connecting to systems you already rely on: accounting software, payment gateways, WhatsApp, CRM tools, logistics platforms, communication tools. We connect everything so your new system talks to what you already have.

The relationship does not end at go-live. Most clients keep us on as their ongoing technology partner: small updates, new features, monitoring, and whatever the business needs next. Most of our best client relationships started with a single project.

WhatsApp us with two sentences about your business and what you want to achieve. We come back within a few hours with the right questions, and put together a clear plan within 24 hours. No lengthy forms, no discovery calls before you know if we are even right for you.

Still have a question?

WhatsApp us your question
No obligation. No sales pitch.

Your business is ready
to grow further.
Let's build the path there.

WhatsApp us two sentences about your business and the problem you want to solve. We will come back with an honest view of what is worth doing and what it would cost. No lengthy forms. No back-and-forth. Just a clear answer.

Talk to us on WhatsApp

+27 76 772 7573

The fastest way to reach us. We typically respond within a few hours on business days.

info@codelabone.co.za

Prefer email? We reply to every message within one business day.

Mon to Thu 08:00 to 16:00, Fri 08:00 to 12:00

Johannesburg time. We work with businesses across time zones.

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