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.
Got a two bed loft unit
I need to build a double story house in my village. Or at least get a plan. I would like for it to have 5 bedrooms with en-suite.
Extension and redesign of existing building, want to redo the kitchen, two bedrooms and dining room.
Alterations and additions in the existing rezoned house plan for habitable rooms.
I have a patio installed at the back of my house sometimes last year but I do not have an approved plan. I have received 60 days notice from city of capetown to get an approved plan and would like to request for your services in this regards. Please feel free to call me on to discuss.
Extending from one garage to two garages.
We recently bought a house in Mowbray and had an architect start to draw up the existing house (the plans we received from council were partly from and shocking) as well as the adjustments/ renovations we want to do to it. Due to unforeseen circumstances our architect is unfortunately unable to finish the project with us. We have already fallen far behind in our time plan and are looking to find a new architect soonest, who can help us check and finish the drawings that have been made so far. Also, we need to (we are not sure) have the plans signed off by a structural engineer as we want to break down some walls, etc. Furthermore, we want to submit this to council as soon as possible and possibly heritage (the house is from ) as we would like to start demolitions and building as soon as possible. To break it down, we would need from you: • a site visit • confirmation of measurements (possibly measuring from scratch, pending examination of current new drawings) • update of current new drawings • update of electrical and lighting plan • confirm finishes schedule • liaise with structural engineer • submit rider plans and new/ updated plans to council (and heritage?) We have the plans as they are available for your perusal and our (ex-)architect is also happy to get them to you in the correct (open) format, so you wouldn’t have to start from scratch. We are wondering if you have the time to help us out with all of this before the new year and what the costs will be for this. Thanks and kind regards. & Torsten