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.
Renovation or upgrade an old house
We are currently in the process of getting our plans sorted out, we just require the sign off of a civil engineer. We are looking to add an extension to our home and are looking to get in touch with builders so long.
2 x bathroom Retile and replace showers etc. Retile square. 2 x stacker doors replace. Paint whole unit. ReTile roof top. Break 2 small walls
Re Emaning of bath tub
