Before starting to build a house, you must have: a site plan, layout drawings, a fire installation drawing, drainage installation drawings, particulars of any existing building or structure that is going to be demolished (and you need to state how it will be demolished), and any other plans and particulars that your local authority requires.
NHBRC is the National Home Builder's Registration Council. Its function are to keep a register of home builders, oversee the construction of residential homes to see to it that proper building standards are adhered to and to provide a warranty service for major structural defects. Any new build in SA requires you to have NHBRC registration.
The construction contract should include at least: the name of the contractor and contact information, the name of the homeowner and contact information, description of property in legal terms, the cost, description of the work, the completion date and the right to stop the project.
Minor demolition of existing wall Remove existing kitchen. Relocation of plugs and plumbing. New kitchen fitout 2 x existing bathroom to be redone Approx sqm of patio new finish and portion extention. Pergola Polished screed to existing floor External painting of walls and roof 60sqm of new internal painting to wall. Existing sunroom timber frame to be sanded and revarnish Front stoep new tiling
guest bathroom - new toilet and basin with glossy cupboard required. also, proper shower over existing bath. tiling of walls. onsuite bathroom - remove current shower cubicle glass doors oval. to install square door ( i already bought that at black friday) tiling of walls required. basin and toilet required.
