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.
I need to convert a double garage into 2 rooms and break through the wall to make a passage into our flat. Garage is about 6mx6m. Garage doors need to be walled up with a window in. Floor tiled. Need to remove some kitchen counter and move the stove as well as remove some dry wall in the current flat.
I’d like to mount a TV on the wall above the fireplace. The heat won’t be an issue since we never use the fireplace and it doesn’t get very hot. I’d also like to install a clothing rail inside one of the cupboards, we’ll confirm the exact placement soon. Lastly, I’d like to add a sliding (railing) door in one of the doorways.
We are looking for a builder and architect to construct a modern 5-bedroom home in Nelsonia, inspired by the Bellriver Homes “Pavilion” design (see reference: https://www.realestate.com.au/home-designs/bellriver-homes/pavilion-a5bb62e0abded3c0c89). The design will need to be adapted to our site, with a focus on open-plan living, strong indoor-outdoor flow, and clean, contemporary lines. Key features we require: • 5 bedrooms including a master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite • Spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area • Covered alfresco/outdoor entertaining space • Central gallery or breezeway design feature • Study/media room, ample storage, and modern finishes • Energy-efficient and sustainable build We are open to design adjustments and welcome expressions of interest from experienced professionals who can deliver high-quality results and work collaboratively on the design-to-build journey.
I have a double-story house and I'm planning some renovations. I'd like to extend my kitchen and add a bathroom above it, which will be connected to the adjacent bedroom. I'd also like to convert the upstairs patio into a bedroom. Additionally, I'd like to relocate the stairs to lead down to the garage, which I'll be converting into a cozy wooden seating area. Lastly, I'd like to add a new garage.
4 bed 2.5 bath house. Ideally hidden/ cement roof. Open to single or double storey. Ground already cleaned up for the project. My family is not on site so it’s gonna be partially remote management. Looking at anywhere from 18- 24 months duration. Oh and please wadropes and cupboards will be built in.
Hi I hope you’re well. I’m looking for a handyman to assist with a few jobs at my home and would like to know if you’re available, and what your rates are. The work includes: Fixing 2 wardrobe doors Fixing 2 cupboard doors Painting the ceiling in one room Installing a Sunrite aluminium/steel pergola (to be drilled into pavers) Could you please confirm if you’re able to assist, provide an estimated cost (labour and materials if applicable), and your earliest availability? Thank you, Jagtershof, Kuilsriver
Proposed extension into existing outbuilding to create a large family room of approximately 80m2. With a pitched roof and gable wall at the end of the room. Standard aluminium windows with 1 sliding door on the one wall. Brickwork to be out of face brick to match existing house. Internal finishes, bishop strip system ceiling, standard batten lights. Walls prime and painted. Floors to be tiled.
A 40m x 1.8 wall using cement blocks. This is phase1 of the planned perimeter wall.The total phases will cover a total of approximately m x 1.8 area that is surrounding the house.A remote controlled gate for the car in the driveway and and a small pedestrian gate at the back of the house will be installed. The wall must be plastered inside only and wall must have simple design pillars created using blocks.
Replace a light with a light fan - already have the replacement Sort out damp wall in room - remove tongue in groove planks, repaint, sand down damp wall, seal with waterproof paint, replace tongue in groove planks, install damp plugs on outside wall. Outside braai - build it 3 bricks higher and narrower, replace cowl with chinese cover
Change current toilet seat and install wall hanging one, change bath tub and install free standing one with a faucet, change bath accessories, change floor and wall tiles, remove hand basin and install free standing basin. Install 2 side lamps.Insral shower heater Kitchen: Remove 3 old blinds and install new aluminum blinds, remove chandelier and install new. Install architraves on 2 walkways. Install new prepbowl