Do I need an architect if I want to build a house in South Africa?
A professional that is registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession must submit the building plans before extending, renovating or building a home.
I was not happy with him and I would not recommend him to anyone. He does not call a client and give any update/feedback, he just keeps quiet. He must just retire!
This was a very impatient and demanding client - they changed the original brief a few times. 50+ emails and 40+ Whatsapp messages to this client is NOT keeping quiet or NOT giving feedback either. They threatened to sue me because the City Council would not allow them to build a pool in the road reserve which crossed their plot, shows how little they know about the By Laws.
Listens well to client requirements
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I want to extend my 3 bedrooms and main bathroom, build a new ensuite onto the main bedroom - I need smart advice. This might mean a new roof pitch but I need input here. I want to remove my current pool, build a scullery, office and braai room with a toilet and basin where my current pool area is and plan for a new pool in a different spot.
I just need a drawn up plan of a pre-existing built farm house, to give to the town planner at municipality, needed for a health inspection request for my small home business. I will give you the exact measurements. I just need a quote please so that I know if I can afford to move forward. Please Kind regards
Hi, we are Media Owners and specialize in Billboards in South Africa. Looking for an Architect that can assist us with building plan submissions on existing and new Billboards as required by the Municipality. We will provide our own site plans to scale and engineer drawings but we need a SACAP registered entity to submit.
I'm looking for a 4 room house plan please 🙏 - Open lounge & kitchen - 2 bedroom - bathroom with toilet We can add a veranda if possible - House has hip roof style - Bathroom has toilet,sink basin and shower - Bedrooms have space for built-in wardrobe Number of windows,feel free to play around according to what you design
Two-story Kitchen, dining and lounge ( open design) 5 bedroom( 1 with a bathroom and small walking in closet and it should be on the first floor.Another with just a bathroom) Two communal toilets( one on the first floor and the other one other second floor) Two car garage Butterfly room A study
Dear Sir, Madam We will be buying a 50 year old house in Mossel Bay that has to be renovated/modernized. 2n ew kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, bigger windows, new balcony, new floors. Also 2 flatlets and single garage. I have the current plans. The exterior look of the house must be modernised. Please inform what it costs to redraw the plans, costs of new plans with kitchen and flatlets together with the fees/municipal charges, ect. Plan to start building in November so there is ample time for brainstorming and approval. Many thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.
I'm reaching out to you because I need your expertise in creating a house plan for an existing building. The building is already constructed, but I need a detailed plan that accurately reflects its current state. The plan is required for municipal approval, so it's essential that it meets all the necessary regulations and standards. I'll need you to include all the relevant details, such as room dimensions, door and window locations, and any other features that are required for municipal approval. Could you please let me know if this is something you can help me with? If so, what's the process, timeline, and cost involved? I'd appreciate it if you could also confirm that you're familiar with the municipal regulations and requirements for our area.
A plan which includes the following: - 4 garages - A pond - A big garden - 3 storey house - Kids playground - Tennis Court - 9 hole golf course - Helicopter pad on the roof - a small river - Amusement park - Aeroplane strip infront of the house - Underground rooms which can be used for a cinema, small casino, wine cellar and a squash court.
We hope to build in Marina Martinque. We would like a house of around sq m. It need to have master bedroom of around 11,5sqm, with a walk in closet of around 5sqm, ensuite bathroom of 4,5 sqm. A second working room (my wife sews and does crafts) that can have a single bed when my grandson visits. An Open living area (Kitchen, dining room and lounge) of around 35sqm. A stoep, (enclosed or not) of around 15 Sqm. A scullery of 5sqm. Attached to the scullery a larger than normal double garage (6X8m). With a second story flatlet of around (6X5,5sqm) and a studio (for video shooting and editing) for me also on the 2nd floor. An ensuite to the flatlet which my studio will use when there arent any guests. The section of the garage (under the studio) needs to park a motor bike and scooter and hang surfboards. Attached plans are very rough, that's why we need an architect