The ultimate 2025 guide to building a house in South Africa: from vacant land to dream home
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Double story on the existing structure
Change 2 bed 2 bath into 3 bed 3 bath 2 dressing room, lounge, kitchen large glasses deck. Can go up a floor.
I just want my house to be stylish at an affordable price
State of the art mansion with stunning views.
I need assistance with furnishing my new home with luxury modern firnisher
I want to build a triple (tandem) garage with a 2 bedroom living quarters above it on an approximately square metre property in 92 Broadway Street, Pearly Beach. I include some rough sketches of what I have in mind as well as the location on the plot. At a later time I would like to build a main house on the remainder of the property, but I haven't decided on that design yet.
Please could you give me an idea of your rates and fee structures or percentage of the fee charged, in terms of the above scope of work , the budget is At this stage we are in the process of rate and fee comparison Appraisal and definition of the project Appointment of consultants Concept Design, prepare a design showing space provisions, planning relationships, standards of materials intended to be used and standards and suitability of services, in sufficient detail to enable the design to be approved by the client. Advise on the feasibility of the project as designed, the estimated cost, budget, time schedule and statutory requirements and on supplementary services. Discuss the design with the statutory authorities concerned Prepare Documentation sufficient for Local Authority Submission Administer the Building Contract Issue the Certificate of Practical Completion.
- building of a new garage - finishing of a study/practice room -extension of the living room -extension of the kitchen and L shaped entertainment area
- finishing of a study/practice room, - extension of the living room and the kitchen - need ideas for internal design.
House facelift. Areas to change: 1. Balconies, 2. Entrance, 3. Pool, 4. Sky light, 5. Garden.