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Frequently asked questions
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What do I need before I start building a house?
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.
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What is NHBRC and why do I need it?
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.
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What should a construction contract include?
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.
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House renovation of 100-200 sqm with multiple rooms
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Renovation and re-tiling of an 80-90 sqm stoep
80-90 cm2 tiled stoep. Removal of tiles first, new waterproofing membrane. Re-sloping, re-tiling. Please send me a quote for the above-mentioned items. Contact grey
New double-storey house with granny cottage
2 bedroom double storey house with double garage. Open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen with scullery downstairs incl. guest toilet. The main bedroom with en-suite & walk-in wardrobe. 2 bedrooms and full bathroom separately. Pyjama/study lounge upstairs leading to a balcony. Separate granny's cottage, open plan kitchen & lounge. 1 bedroom and separate shower and toilet
Construction of up to 80 large residential units
We are looking to build up to 80 units on a farm. We are still in the very early stages of the project and we are still gathering as much information as possible.
Replacement quote for 24 two-bedroom units and boat lockers
I need a replacement quote on our Sectional Title units in a complex please; generally 2 bed units of +-87 square meter each; and a boat locker each of 36 square meter. There is 24 units and we just want to ensure we are correctly insured. What is the average building cost for the unit and the garage please? It has standard finishes mostly.
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Build a 6x18m double brick boundary wall with concrete deck top
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