Is it cheaper to build or buy a house in South Africa in 2025?
The short answer is that it is cheaper to buy an existing house in South Africa but every year less so.
We have a cottage on our property that was once a garage. It has a bit of a strange design currently and we are looking to improve it. We want to make a bedroom by dividing the bathroom (which is currently huge) and also put a door and window at the back of the cottage to lead outside into a courtyard/deck garden. The new bedroom and new bathroom would also need windows put in. The current style is cottage windows and we would like to keep this style (but need to factor in security). The outside area is currently a wood store, so we need to build the deck and pergola and create a nice outside area. Drainage would need to be put in to ensure water doesn't collect from the mountainside. We would like our kitchen improved significantly. We would also like our bathroom redesigned and improved. We have a limited budget. There is a security concern from the back of the cottage (which we think is why there haven't been doors or windows inserted before) and we need to fence off the back area and screen it off from the mountain so that people can't see into the property, so we are also looking to put screening up (probably latte fencing). There is an existing gate that leads to the mountain, which is currently a security concern, but we would like to keep this if possible, but make it more secure. We would love to hear from builders about ways to approach this project - quoting on the full job, and also advising, if necessary, on a phased process, if we do not have all of the necessary capital immediately. We would be looking to start the project in May. We hope to have the project finished by September . I don't think we need building plans as we aren't changing the shape of the shell of the building.
Geyser litres, plugs for 3 fridges, 2 television sets, if possible stove and 1 microwave
I just moved into my house November , so there is a lot of work to be done. All floors needs to be done with tiles. Built in cupboards for both the kitchen and rooms. The ceiling needs to b done, new doors and windows, paint both interior and exterior, plus paving for the outside. New lights, a new sink etc
8 solar panel, 5kw inveter and battry
I am currently in the North West but the property for the solar is located in Krugersdorp. There is currently a tenant living there so we will need to arrange first for some sort of visit at a time that is convenient for them so that you can come check the house and advise on which options will be best. Please email or Whatsapp me first then we can arrange from there.
Good Day, I am looking for someone that can assist with a boundary wall - I either need the current vibacrete wall to be removed and install a new 1.8 m vibacrete wall or have a normal brick wall built around the property. This is for a children's home that we are assisting in getting their security upgraded. Thank you
Household use. 1x Sunsynk Hybrid Inverter 10x Solar Panels x 6mm Solar cable 10 x Mc4 Connectors 1 x Pvc2 Combiner 1 x Ac Protection 1 x Felicity Solar 8.7kwh Li-Ion Battery 4 x 35mm Lugs 2 x 35mm Battery Cable 1 x Dc Disconnector. Complete mounting for tile roof. We had a quote on the above and would like two more quotes on the same product.
I am looking to build a flat from my existing garage and out building.
Currently three separate rooms 1) small shower 2) small loo & basin. 3) loo + shower + basin & vanity. Required : knock down 2 walls, lift floor and wall tiles, cement/screed floors and walls, install one large wet room with 1 wall mounted loo, one large shower, one basin with vanity and one bathtub. I'd like exposed copper pipes throughout.
I want to connect 6x watt solar panels to an existing Ecco 5.5 KW solar ready hybrid inverter. Panels only, excludes mounting brackets and cabling etc. are priced are R12, from Solar Warehouse. Panel mounting and wiring quotes requested. Separate quote requested to connect inverter output to DB via manual switch that selects utility or inverter. Inverter and DB are in same room.