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.
add an additional floor
We are looking at a full renovation of our current property which measures approx squares plus building on an additional 66 squares.
Replace ceiling in lounge and dining area
2 X BATHROOMS - NEW SANITARY WARE AND TILES/PAINT KITCHEN COUNTER TO BE REPLACED - KITCHEN INSIDE CABINETS REPAIR SOME MINOR PAINT WORK
Upgrade Pool & Pool Area
We need a boundary wall and someone to clear and level the plot.
m² , 3 bedroom, 1 garage, kitchen , 2 bathroom
Plaster/finishing and painting. Not sure if we can match paint, so some whole walls then need repainting. Not very large areas.
