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.
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About 75-80% complete structure that needs remodeling and finishing including poury of concrete roof slab.
1. Ideally 7 ensuite bedrooms, 4 or 6 garages, double maids quarters. 2. No unnecessary, unusable spaces. 3. Balconies only if they are private not looking into neighbors. 4. Office space upstairs close to main bedroom and one office space downstairs and separate library 5. laundry room down stairs with space to iron 6. Mudroom Approximately sqm. The rooms must be generous Pool and outside entertainment must flow
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Remove bath & basin & retile & replace with shower.
Plastered and roof tiles not a double storey. Floor size is sm