Planning an extension: foundations, slabs & costs—a 2025 guide before breaking ground
Planning a home extension in South Africa? This 2025 guide covers costs per m², foundations & municipal approvals. Get a realistic budget & avoid costly mistakes.
I am not sure if, I will meet your expectations. The word describe confuses me, I don't know whether my existing play or the future vision plan. My house is a four bedroom house, living kitchen, two bathrooms and one garage.I need to extend garage, to three car garage. There's one separate house,which is seven corner. I need to put all if them togetheras one. And my landscape is not straight it needs to be leveled, also it has got damp problems at the backyard. When it is raining season it is a problem all the way. I am not sure what to do, revamp or demolish and rebuild. Problem is I have to do what it is called commutation to my pension provider since I am a pensioner since . I am no longer working. Reason injured on duty. PLEASE NOTE; They want : The plan, contractor certification, proof of yard ownership. For application for approval, to start the project. I have found one contractor but he is not well armed with construction machinery.
Need a ball park quote for warehouse renovation (HVAC, drywalling, flooring, wiring).building/ warehouse space refurbished according to the following details: Floorplan Layout (Proposed) Main Zones to Include: Archive Storage Vaults Temperature & humidity-controlled rooms (2–3 vaults). Shelving layout shown as rectangles/rows. Digitisation & Conservation Labs Film scanning room. Audio digitisation room (soundproof). Photo/flatbed scanning area. Server / IT Room Secured server racks, climate control. fices & Administration 3–4 enclosed offices for directors/managers. Open-plan desks for staff & interns. Training & Workshop Room Classroom-style seating with projector. Reception & Public Access Zone Reception desk, waiting area. Small gallery/exhibition wall. Utility Areas Kitchenette, bathrooms. Storage/maintenance. Option 1: Inner-City Layout (Compact) Vaults and labs take 40% of floor area. fices and admin 25%. Training/workshop 15%. Public access/exhibition 10%. Utilities 10%. Option 2: Germiston Warehouse Layout (Spacious) Vaults expanded to 50% of floor area (future growth). Larger training space (20%). Public access/exhibition space (15%). Remaining for admin + utilities. –1,m²
Dear;Sr/Madem I hope this message finds you well.i am writing to provide a comprehensive description of our ongoing construction project to ensure a clear understanding of its scope ob jectives and current progress. the project involves the construction of astate of the art commercal offie bulding located in the downtown area.The structure is designed to span approximately . square feet over 10 stories'.incorporating modern architecturai elements and sustainable building practices
Good day. We are preparing to sell our property. In order to get the house ready, we will be doing the following: 1. Renovate the outer room currently used for storage into a guest room / staff quarters. a)This renovation would require removing of existing tiles, leveling the floor, re-tiling (approximately 15sqares). b) Remove current shower base and toilet in small on suite bathroom, tile and finish with shower, window and sanitary ware c) Remove current steel window, replace with aluminium as per architect spec 2. Install piece of roof as shown on architect plans, adherence to spec is non negotiable 3. install a doorway with fire door into side of garage. Please make contact via Whatsapp message or email, I am in and out of meetings and seldom able to answer a call as it comes in, or able to chat unless I have a break between clients. I've attached the plans, and will require at least 2 comparative quotes to proceed. Please include your contact details, and contactable references. Thank you
Good Day I would like to have a quote for my Servants quarters, My roof is leaking and i need to replace my roof with IBR Sheets.. My roof is approximately 5m x 4m also the slope of the roof is not correct would appreciate if you can add some roof beams, I also would like to go buy the material at Builders in Parow Cape Town.. The quote must be approximately R. Thank you, awaiting on the quotation. Regards
Renovated 2 bathroom. All new toilets, both bathrooms double vanity one bathroom shower other one bath. +- 7 square floor size. Wall tile 40 square for both bathrooms floor include. Ceramic tile by All materials will be supply. Contractor responsible for labour, equipment (tools) and sundries. Floor tile +- square ceramic by , all tile and tile adhesive supply by client. Contractor responsible for labour equipment (tools) and sundries.
We currently have a large bathroom adjacent to the main bedroom. We would like to split the bathroom in 2,creating an en suite to the main bathroom and an additional full guest bathroom. Bedroom flooring and cupboards would need to change. And eventually all flooring and cupboards in the other bedrooms as well. Very much looking into cretestone style bathrooms. Same style for both bathrooms. Walk in showers. A wall would need to be built in the bathroom to create 2 bathrooms and the adjacent wall needs to be opened up between the cupboards in the bedroom to create the en suite.
It is a 4 bedroom house, lounge, sitting room, kitchen, storage, two bathrooms and two garages already built up. There're no ceiling and no tiling on the floor. The bathrooms are poorly done and put in showers and geyser, redo water connections. No kitchen cupboards/built-ins. No water connections in the kitchen. No skirting around the house and the drive way needs to be done. No guttering. The square meters are as follows: - Sitting room: 5.1 x 4.6 Dining room: 4.8 x 4.3 Kitchen: 4.6 x 4 Passage: 1.3 x 6.9 Bedroom 1: 4.6 x 4 Bedroom 2: 4.6 x 4 Bedroom 3: 4.6 x 5.4 Main Bedroom: 6.2 x 6.2 & 1.3 x 2.8 Storeroom: 4.6 x 2.5 Bathroom 1: 4.6 x 2.1 Bathroom 2: 4.6 x 3
Good day, I am looking for quotations from contractors top our a screed surface and apply an epoxy finish in an events hall. Please include the following in your quotation: Preparation of the surface Screeding (specify thickness and materials) Epoxy coating (specify type and finish options, e.g., gloss/matte, color availability) Estimated timeline for completion Cost breakdown (materials, labor, and any additional charges) Kindly let me know if you require a site visit to provide an accurate quotation. Thank you,
I bought a piece of land on a cliff. 20x25m² half the stand has been cleared. I need the rest of the place leveled to prepare the foundation. The place is in an informal settlement. With rocks aligned on the cliff. I need it dug up. The i used to level. I have a budget of around R5-10k with the right equipment. It's a 1day job. With opportunity to get more clients for quality work.