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.
Granny flat.1 room and kitchenette, shower and toilet
i am buying an old split level house (on pic)& needs improvement & facelifting: 1. i need to put stairs connecting the main house to the balcony (inside) 2. add verandah to the front of the house (similar to th picture) 3. replace some windows with glass doors leading to patio 4. change small front door to a larger size
We would be adding a second bedroom and extending slightly on the other rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living room)
3 bedroom home, details to be discussed.
removal and discard of old steel bath, remove toilet and relocate and fit, fit a floor shower and class side panel .remove old bath taps an refit to shower , retile floor and shower.
I am looking at building a house of about sqm
Family house
Double garage with ensuite bedroom and sizable pyjama lounge first floor. Veranda extension and ensuite in my current bedroom as well as additional small bedroom
Remove and replace meranti doorframe and door on bedroom
Need to knock down the wall between the kitchen and dining/living room to make an open plan kitchen. Then install a new toilet in the existing scullery and install a New kitchen.
